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Speaking at an event on Monday, the CEO said the distance between the two was a “pain point” for passengers and combining them would encourage the national carrier to invest in its lounges.
New data released by the Department of Transport reveals Jetstar’s cancellation rate is up to 9.5 per cent – nearly five times greater than the long-term industry average of just 2.1 per cent.
Chairman Lim Kim Hai said the result was “truly unprecedented in the airline world” and added the business is looking to acquire another two 737s to expand its fleet of seven.
New official figures back up recent claims by the national carrier and show that 69 per cent of its flights by Qantas and QantasLink arrived on time in September, compared to 68 per cent for Virgin and VARA combined.
The airline said it had achieved the remarkable turnaround by removing $300 million worth of costs and re-contracting more than 450 corporate accounts.
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