Jetstar connects Perth with China’s ‘Hawaii’
Jetstar is set to launch one-stop service from Perth to China’s “Hawaii of the East” with four times weekly services to Hainan Island. The service, via Singapore, builds on an existing Jetstar route connecting Singapore with Haikou, Hainan’s capital. With... [Continue reading]
Jetstar Japan takes first A320
Jetstar Japan has taken delivery of its first aircraft, with the first of a planned fleet of 24 Airbus A320s handed over in Toulouse this week. The 180-seat A320 is the first of an initial fleet of three Jetstar Japan will use to commence services with... [Continue reading]
Distracted Jetstar pilots forgot to deploy landing gear, ATSB finds
A Jetstar Airbus A321 was forced to abort landing in Singapore in 2010 after both the crew forgot to extend the landing gear in time, according to an ATSB report. The report said the captain was distracted by his mobile phone during the aircraft’s descent... [Continue reading]
Engine chosen for Jetstar A320neo
The Qantas Group has picked CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power Jetstar’s future fleet of 78 Airbus A320neos. Jetstar is scheduled to receive the first of updated single aisle jets in 2016. About half the aircraft will replace existing leased... [Continue reading]
Jetstar joins the biofuel parade
Jetstar has made its first biofuel-powered commercial flight, an hour and 15 minute trip from Melbourne to Hobart on Thursday morning. The one-off flight came less than a week after Qantas made its own inaugural biofuel publicity flight. Both used the... [Continue reading]
Jetstar Japan tix go on sale
Jetstar’s Japanese start-up today began selling tickets ahead of first flights scheduled for July 3. A joint venture between Qantas, Japan Airlines, Mitsubishi Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation, Jetstar Japan says it will offer fares... [Continue reading]
Jetstar Japan cleared for takeoff
Jetstar Japan has received its final regulatory approval, clearing the way for the budget carrier to begin flights in July, well ahead of its original schedule. The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport issued the airline with its Air... [Continue reading]
Fair Work takes Jetstar to court over contracts
The Fair Work Ombudsman has filed legal action against Jetstar over allegations the Qantas-owned budget carrier paid trainee pilots in Australia under cheaper New Zealand contracts. The case centres on claims Jetstar employed six trainee pilots under... [Continue reading]
Jetstar Asia names new CEO
Singapore-based Jetstar Asia has tapped a former chief financial officer as its new CEO. Barathan Pasupathi will take over on July 2, replacing Chong Phit Lian, who stepped down February 1 after six years heading the budget airline. Former Jetconnect... [Continue reading]
OPINION – Hong Kong expansion shows Jetstar the main game in Asia
For all the fuss over Qantas’s so far failed attempts at launching a premium airline in Asia, it is clear that Jetstar is the main game for the Qantas Group in Asia. Today’s announcement of the launch of Jetstar Hong Kong in partnership with China... [Continue reading]
Qantas lands plans for Jetstar Hong Kong
Two weeks after abandoning plans for an Asia-based premium carrier, Qantas has secured a deal at the other end of the market and will set up a Jetstar franchise in Hong Kong. The $198 million agreement with codeshare partner China Eastern Airlines, announced... [Continue reading]
