Virgin Blue to change Broome service from nighttime to daytime flight

Virgin Blue has announced it will re-time its Adelaide-Broome from 2 August to a convenient morning flight.

The schedule enhancement follows the arrival of more 737 aircraft and comes just weeks after the launch of the low fare carrier's direct service, which currently operates overnight.

The new daytime flight will depart Adelaide every Saturday morning at 9.35am, arriving in Broome at 12.05pm.

The return flight will depart Broome at 12.35pm, arriving back in Adelaide at 5.20pm.

Virgin Blue Public and Media Relations Manager, Amanda Bolger said, "As with all new Virgin Blue routes, we dip our toe in the water to test the reaction and, in the case of Broome, it has been tremendous."

She continued, "Moving the flight from a late night/early morning service to a day-time flight is the first step in response to the support we have already received from both the community and the travelling public. We are confident the daytime flight will entice even more people to Broome to enjoy the delights of the region."

"The local Broome business and tourism communities have really got behind the airline and been instrumental in the early success of this route which, in turn, has led to us being able to offer an improved service. With continued enthusiasm and ongoing public support, we are excited about the future possibilities for this route." Ms Bolger concluded.