Jetstar adds Manila... & a sale
And it is marking the occasion with fares from $199, one-way.
A Jetstar spokesperson says: 'It will be the first time Jetstar has ever flown between Perth and the Philippines.
'These flights will be operated by some of the newest aircraft in Jetstar's fleet the Airbus A321LR with their quieter engines, greater fuel efficiency, larger overhead storage, seat-back device holders and in-seat charging points.'
Jetstar now has a fleet of four Perth-based Airbus A321LRs and a local pilot base which has grown to more than 60 pilots including captains, first officers and cadet pilots.
With the addition of Manila, Jetstar will have five international routes out of Perth — as it already flies to Bali, Singapore, Bangkok and Phuket. One-way sale fares for the destinations start from $148 to Bali, $135 to Singapore, $189 to Bangkok and $195 to Phuket.
All sale prices end at 9.59am WST on Friday July 18, 2025, unless sold out.
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