AirAsia, Jetstar in non-equity alliance

Jetstar, the budget airline owned by Australia’s Qantas Airways Ltd, and Malaysia’s AirAsia will form a non-equity alliance to cut costs, a sign that even budget airlines were feeling the burden of the aviation industry downturn.

Wednesday’s joint announcement comes less than a month after Qantas flagged a possible tie-up between the region’s two fastest growing no-frills airlines.

“The aviation market in Asia is a growth market, and has proven resilient over the past 12 months, despite the tough operating environment, with significant growth in passenger numbers forecast in the region,” Qantas Airways chief executive officer Alan Joyce said.

Airlines worldwide have been grappling with falling demand, higher funding costs and volatile fuel prices.

AirAsia and Jetstar compete regionally with Tiger Airways, which is 49 per cent-owned by Singapore Airlines and which has received a lukewarm response to a planned initial offering of shares.

The alliance between Jetstar and AirAsia will explore opportunities in areas including joint procurement of aircraft and pooling of inventories, the statement added.

AirAsia, the region’s biggest low-cost carrier, and Jetstar have grown rapidly and now fly routes across Southeast Asia and Australia.

“With joint purchasing power it means that we can potentially work with airline manufacturers on the right configuration and design of an aircraft specifically for AirAsia and that best suits our operational needs for the future,” Air Asia CEO Tony Fernandes said.

The Jetstar Group currently operates a total fleet of 60 aircraft comprising 48 A320 family aircraft, and has future orders and purchase rights for about 100 new aircraft.


Source : Business TImes
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Jetstar To Fly Direct To Penang

Jetstar Asia Thursday launched a daily direct service to Penang, marking its 17th destination from Singapore and the fourth Malaysian city now served through its expanding intra-Asian network.

In a statement here today, Jetstar said with the new route its weekly flights between Singapore and Malaysia would be increased to 88.

Jetstar also operates to Kuala Lumpur three times daily, Kuching daily and Kota Kinabalu four times weekly from Singapore.

From Oct 1, 2009 Jetstar services on the Singapore-Penang route would be expanded to double daily, or 14 times, weekly services, it said.


Source : Bernama
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Book Jetstar to Singapore and fly, ride, stay and shop for free!

If you love Singapore and a good deal, then there is no better time to book Jetstar to one of South-East Asia’s most exciting destinations.

Jetstar, in collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Tourism Board, is offering passengers the ultimate experience: fly on Jetstar, stay in great accommodation, take a ride on the Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest observation wheel, and shop at the airport — all for free!

Passengers who book a Jetstar flight to Singapore between June 8 and June 16, 2009 for travel between July 1 and Oct 31, 2009, will receive a free return flight (excluding airport taxes).

For every one-night stay at participating Accor properties — IBIS Singapore on Bencoolen, the Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel or the Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay — Jetstar passengers will get the second night’s stay for free during this promotional period.

By presenting the Jetstar boarding pass, passengers will be able to take a free ride on the iconic Singapore Flyer and enjoy a S$5 (RM12) voucher to shop at Singapore Changi Airport.

If you need ideas on what to do in Singapore, here are some exciting events coming up:

o Great Singapore Sale (now on till July 26)

o Ballet Under the Stars (July 17)

o Singapore Food Festival (July 17-July 26)

o Jazz by the Beach (July 4 )

o Nine Inch Nails Live in Singapore (Aug 10)

o Singapore Sun Festival (Oct 3-Oct 12)

o ARTSingapore (Oct 9-Oct 12)

Book on jetstar.com or call 1800 81 3090. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.jetstar.com/specials/1for1

About the promotion

The promotion applies to travel from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Penang, Ho Chi Minh, Manila, Taipei, Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya. Flights are subject to availability. Complimentary rides on the Singapore Flyer must be redeemed within three days of arrival. The shopping voucher of RM12 is only available for collection upon departure from Singapore.

Accommodation can be booked by calling the Accor reservation centre in the relevant country. Callers must specify the Jetstar promotion and provide the booking reference at the time of making the hotel reservation.

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88,000 free seats to mark Jetstar Asia’s Penang route

Jetstar Asia is offering 88,000 free seats for travel between July 1 to March 25 from Singapore to four local destinations. This offer to celebrate the launch of its Penang service ends on Wednesday.

The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will be starting daily flights from the republic to Penang from July 1, marking the airline’s 17th destination and fourth Malaysian

route. The other three routes are from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

Jetstar offers flights to 17 destinations in 10 countries within five hours from the Lion City.

With a new Airbus A320 to be purchased in October, Jetstar would also double the number of its Singapore-Penang flights, chief executive officer Chong Phit Lian said in a statement yesterday.

The free-seat promotion excludes airport taxes, administrative and insurance charges.

For enquiries, call 800-6167-017 (24-hour call centre) or visit www.jetstar.com.

Source : Star
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Jetstar Asia to fly to new destiniations in Malaysia

Jetstar Asia has been given flying rights approval (22-Apr-09) by the Air Traffic Rights Committee to commence services to Penang and Langkawi in Malaysia.

The new routes will represent Jetstar Asia’s 17th and 18th destinations.

Jetstar Asia will commence flights later this year, with schedule and fares to be announced in due course.

Jetstar Asia Chief Executive Officer Ms Chong Phit Lian said she was excited about the prospect of further expansion of Jetstar Asia into Malaysia.

“With flights already to Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, these new destinations will further expand the important role Malaysia plays in the Jetstar network.

“We are excited to be able to now pursue flying to two of Malaysia’s best holiday destinations.”

Source : Peanuts Online
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JetStar to Fly to KL Daily

From February 1, 2008, Jetstar Asia will commence daily flights to Kuala Lumpur.

Passengers departing from Singapore get to fly from Changi Airport Terminal One and arrive in Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

To celebrate the launch, Genting is partnering with Jetstar to give away a one-night free stay at First World Hotel Genting to the first 200 bookings made online between today, January 15, and January 20, 2008.

For passengers flying from KL to Singapore, Nirwana Gardens Bintan is collaborating with Jetstar in giving 100 free room nights in the assortment of beach resorts owned by Nirwana Gardens for the first 100 bookings made online from January 15 to 20, 2008.

The promotional fare starts from as low as S$0.88 (US$0.62) one-way for passengers traveling out of Singapore and 1.88 Malaysian Ringgit (0.58) one-way from KL (all fares exclude surcharges and taxes).


Source : TravelWeekly
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Jetstar Asia granted rights to fly to KL

Low fare carrier Jetstar Asia has been granted the rights by Singapore’s Air Traffic Rights Committee to start a daily service between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 1 February 2008.

The services will give consumers ticket savings of up to 70 per cent compared to the current fares available.

Chong Phit Lian, CEO of Jetstar Asia/Valuair said: “Jetstar Asia is happy to provide a low-fare air travel alternative for both business and leisure travelers between the two cities.

We are confident our product will be well supported in view of the strong ties between the two cities where many residents of both cities have friends and relatives.

Jetstar Asia’s big advantages are our operations out of Changi Airport Terminal One, free online seat selection, pre-assigned seating and 20-kg baggage allowance.”


Source : TravelWeekly
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Jetstar launches low-cost KL-Sydney flights

Australia's Jetstar has announced that the first low-cost direct long-haul flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney will take off Sept 9 with a special web-only offer from RM88 upwards for a one-way ticket.

However, bookings have to be made between now and 10pm tomorrow, Wednesday, July 25.

The offer is for two travel periods spanning Sept 9-20 this year and Feb 3-28 next year. The standard economy fare at other periods would be RM488, excluding surcharges and taxes.

The company hopes to have three weekly flights, subject to regulatory approval, it said at a presentation to travel industry representatives here Tuesday.

"Jetstar has sought to take a price leadership position in all international markets it serves," David May, general manager of marketing, said in a statement.

The company would also modify its "Double the Difference" voucher guarantee to include its KL-Sydney route.

"If any customer who finds a lower fare online against a Jetstar International flight on the same long-haul city pair, such as KL-Sydney, on the same travel date ... we will double the difference when the Jetstar fare is purchased," he said.

Jetstar currently has five other international destinations -- Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar and Osaka.

Source : STAR
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Only RM10 to Australia with AirAsia X

For less than RM10, passengers can fly from here to Australia come early September when low-cost carriers AirAsia X and Jetstar begin their separate operations.

AirAsia X, the country’s first long-haul budget airline, is expected to start its first flight between here and an Australian east-coast city on Sept 8.

Insiders said the Malaysian airline is expected to start its promotional one-way fare at RM9.90.

A day later on Sept 9, Jetstar - the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas - will start its operations from here to Sydney.

For starters, Jetstar is offering fares from RM88 for one-way travel in September and February. This does not include taxes and surcharges, which come to a total of RM409.50.

The offer is valid till 10pm today and travellers can book online at www.jetstar.com or call 1800-813-090.

Jetstar’s one-way fare for October and November is RM488 excluding taxes and surcharges.

Jetstar will also offer 36 business-class seats, and the one-way fare for the route is RM1,488, excluding taxes.

“Our fares will be about 20% cheaper than those offered by full-service carriers,” Jetstar general manager for marketing David May told a press conference yesterday.

For comparison, the cheapest return economy fare on Malaysia Airlines is RM2,734.80.

FAX chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani said, “On the average, our fare will be about 30% to 50% cheaper than the full service carrier.”

AirAisa X is likely to announce its first destination tomorrow, he said when asked about the announcement of Jetstar’s flight between here and Sydney.

The thrice-weekly Jetstar flights will operate out of KLIA on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, departing Sydney at 12.15pm and KLIA at 8.15pm.

Though Jetstar is a low-cost carrier, May said they had opted for KLIA because the “price difference in landing and parking charges offered by the Malaysian authorities was too insignificant to the LCCT.”

Jetstar’s Australian operation is wholly owned by Qantas but is managed separately, and operates independently with its Australian headquarters in Melbourne.

Its intra-Asian operation is a Singapore-based partnership involving Qantas (49%), local businessmen Tony Chew (22%) and F.F. Wong (10%) and Temasek Holdings (19%), with the hub in Singapore. Besides operating a domestic service in Australia, Jetstar also flies to six international destinations – Bangkok, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Denpasar, Nagoya and Osaka.

Flights from Sydney to KLIA are just the start of Jetstar’s journey into Malaysia.

Source : STAR
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