Jetstar to Launch Singapore - Hangzhou Flights

Jetstar is, subject to government approval, to launch direct flights between Singapore and Hangzhou in March.

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland east coast, is one of China’s most visited cities by tourists, attracting tens of millions annual visitors including increasing numbers of foreign travelers to its renowned natural beauty and historic and cultural heritage.

Commencing from 22 March 2011, Jetstar will become the first carrier to offer non-stop Singapore to Hangzhou (Shanghai) flights, which will be operated by the carrier’s growing A320 fleet.

Initially flying three times weekly, Jetstar’s Singapore-Hangzhou flying will grow to four times weekly by 27 March 2011.

To celebrate the launch of flights to Hangzhou, one way all inclusive JetSaver Light fares of Sin$98 are on sale from 03.01 am on the 18 January 2011 until 23.59 pm on 20 January 2011.

The promotional fares are available for travel between 22 March 2011 and 25 May 2011. Fares subject to availability and not available on all flights on all dates. Terms and conditions apply.

Hangzhou will become Jetstar’s seventh Chinese destination and its fourth Chinese market introduced in the past twelve months.

From Singapore Changi Airport Jetstar Asia currently serves Haikou, Shantou and Guilin with multi-weekly direct flights, and flies at least daily services from Singapore to Greater China destinations of Hong Kong, Taipei and Macau.

Jetstar’s future Singapore-Hangzhou (Shanghai) services will depart Singapore at 18:30 each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 22 March 2011, with a Sunday service to be introduced from 27 March 2011. Flight departures from Hangzhou (Shanghai) are scheduled at 00:35.

Hangzhou in the Yangtze River Delta is also situated only 180 kilometres southwest of Shanghai and with high speed train connections taking less than 45 minutes, providing an extra choice for low cost travel from Singapore to greater Shanghai.

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