Jetstar to launch Long Haul Low Cost Flights from Singapore

Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch Singapore’s first long haul low cost airline with services from Changi Airport commencing late in 2010.

 The airline will operate its next two A330-200 aircraft from Singapore and will employ up to 200 new aviation jobs across its growing Pan Asian network including Pilots, Cabin Crew, Engineers and Airport Customer Service staff.

Jetstar presently flies up to 2,000 weekly flights to 57 destinations with a fleet of 61 aircraft across the Asia Pacific Region. The airline now plans to introduce new services to Australia, North Asia and/or European destinations.

"We are pleased that Jetstar is on track to be the first airline at Changi Airport to offer low-cost long-haul flights for passengers," said Mr Yam Kum Weng, Executive Vice President Changi Airport Group. “This is an exciting development. It will give air travellers greater choice, while enhancing Singapore’s connectivity and attractiveness as an air hub. Changi Airport Group will continue to work with Jetstar to support its growth at Changi.”

Jetstar’s A330-200 fleet is configured in two classes. Jetstar long haul international services now operate from Australia directly into Asia and the Asia Pacific destinations of Bali, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Phuket and Honolulu.

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