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Time Out
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Out
Turbulence ahead for budget travel? Jetstar Asia grounded by rising costs
Singapore has long been a top destination for travellers from Bangkok, thanks to its proximity and diverse attractions. Just two hours away by air, the city-state offers everything from world-class shopping and dining to cultural landmarks. Likewise, many Singaporeans regularly visit Thailand, making the connection between the two nations strong. So, it may come as a surprise that low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia will cease operations from July 31. The airline cited rising supplier costs, increased airport fees, soaring aviation expenses, and heightened regional competition as reasons for the decision. The closure impacts 16 intra-Asia routes, including flights between Singapore and Bangkok. However, Jetstar Airways and Jetstar Japan services within Asia remain unaffected. Since launching in December 2004, Jetstar Asia has been a popular choice for affordable travel between the two cities, operating up to 28 weekly round trips at its peak. Its Airbus A320 fleet catered to strong demand from both leisure and business travellers. While airlines like Scoot, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways will continue to serve this busy route, the loss of 28 weekly flights may reduce seat availability in the short term. This could lead to slightly higher fares on budget routes until other carriers step in to fill the gap.
Rakyat Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Jetstar Asia To Cease Operations on 31 July
Subscribe to our FREE Those who have booked Jetstar Asia flights for trips after 31 July will have to rebook their tickets with other airlines. Australia's Qantas said Jetstar Asia, the group's Singapore-based budget airline, will close and cease operations on 31 July due to rising supplier costs, higher airport fees, and increasing competition among low-cost carriers. Group CEO Vanessa Hudson said the company has seen some supplier cost rise by up to 200%. The high costs challenge the airline's ability to provide According to With Jetstar Asia's closure, more than 500 people will be laid off. Employees will be provided with redundancy benefits and employment support services while Qantas works to place former staff across the group or with other airlines in the region. Which flight routes will be affected? Jetstar Asia flights from Singapore to destinations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, China, Sri Lanka, Japan, and Australia will be affected. Routes out of Singapore to Broome (Australia), Labuan Bajo (Indonesia), Okinawa (Japan) and Wuxi (China) are also directly affected as these flights are exclusively operated by the airline. However, domestic and international operations in Australia and New Zealand and Jetstar Japan will remain unaffected. Additionally, Qantas said 13 Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 aircraft will be redirected to Australia and New Zealand. Information to note about refunds If your flight is before 31 July, you or your travel agent will be informed of any flight changes. If your flight is after 31 July, you will be offered a full cash refund or offered an alternative Qantas Group flight. You will be contacted by email or through your travel agent. If you have vouchers or memberships, voucher balances can be converted into monetary refund. Singapore-based Club Jetstar members will also have their annual fee refunded. However, there are no refunds for vouchers and memberships that expired before 11 June. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Jetstar Asia to immediately close - with planes to be diverted back to Australia
Jetstar Asia will close more than two decades after it launched in Singapore. Qantas will redirect the 13 Jetstar Asia planes to routes in Australia and New Zealand. Jetstar Japan will not be impacted.
Japan Today
22-04-2025
- Business
- Japan Today
Court orders Jetstar Japan to pay damages, grant rest breaks to crew
A Japanese court on Tuesday ordered a low-cost airline pay damages and grant its cabin crew breaks during flights in a lawsuit brought against the company claiming the lack of mandated rest while on duty violated the country's labor laws. The Tokyo District Court ordered Jetstar Japan Co to pay 110,000 yen to each of the 35 plaintiffs, noting that there is a "high level of psychological and physical stress" during flights. The case centered on whether a rule that allows exceptions to mandatory breaks -- such as for long-haul services or when work includes time that effectively serves as a break -- applied in this instance. "The crew's health and dignity need to be protected for safe flights," the plaintiffs said in a statement after the ruling. Jetstar Japan expressed regret at the decision and filed an appeal later in the day. During the trial, the airline had claimed the flight attendants' work conditions did not require specified break periods, saying that they could take so-called crew rests in designated areas after providing in-flight services. But Presiding Judge Yasumori Takase said crew rests did not count as breaks as they would still be required to attend to passengers and medical emergencies, ensure flight safety and clean the cabin and therefore the circumstances could not be recognized as "low in stress." © KYODO
