Virgin Blue has launched a new Perth to Port Hedland service Tuesday with the inaugural flight leaving Perth at 4.10pm and touching down at Port Hedland for the first time ever at 6.15pm.

The inaugural flight signals the first of Virgin Blue’s new daily services that will operate between Port Hedland and Perth, bringing with it a new era of affordable fares for the people and businesses of Port Hedland.

Virgin Blue will operate a daily service between the WA capital and Port Hedland using the modern executive style EMBRAER Jet aircraft which are tailored to suit the needs of non-metropolitan communities. The E-170 seats 78 Guests in 2 x 2 seating, while the slightly larger E-190 can offer a smooth flight to 104 Guests.

Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey, said the carrier has made no secret that regional WA is a big focus for it this year.

"We are pleased to be launching flights to Port Hedland today that will no doubt bring some great fares and great service to a region that will greatly benefit for having a second airline option.”

A special sale fare of $99* one way on the internet for flights between Port Hedland and Perth is on offer for 48 hours from 10am Tuesday until 10am Thursday August 6 for travel between September 1-23 and October 13- December 10. Virgin Blue will offer connecting flights between Port Hedland and Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.