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Confusion as Australian ash cloud disruption enters third day
Safety was at the heard of a developing debate in Australia this morning, with carriers offering sharply different responses to the ongoing ash cloud crisis. While Australian flag-carrier Qantas has cancelled flights across the country, competitor Virgin Atlantic insisted it was safe to fly.
Australasian airlines grounded by Chilean ash
Qantas, Jetstar and Tiger Airways have all cancelled flights this morning, as strong winds carry ash particles from Puyehue Volcano in Chile across the southern hemisphere. Air travel in South America also continues to be disrupted, with flights in and out of the Argentine and Uruguayan capitals cancelled.
Agoda.com partners with Jetstar Airways
Agoda.com, Asia’s global hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed priceline.com has announced a partnership with Jetstar Asia Airways, one the leading low-fare airlines in the Asia Pacific region.
Singapore Airlines to launch long-haul budget carrier
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a low-cost, long-haul carrier. The new carrier is expected to start operations within a year, and will be wholly owned by SIA but managed independently. It is expected to fly routes over five hours, competing with the likes of Jetstar Airways and AirAsiaX.
Jetstar launches New Zealand’s first long haul low fares airline
Low fares leader Jetstar will introduce for the first time to New Zealand long haul low fare flying with its two-class Airbus A330-200 services between Auckland* and Singapore.
Jetstar offers passengers inflight iPads
Jetstar is to become the first airline to offer passengers iPads for inflight entertainment. The Australian low-cost carrier will rent the devices for AUD10 (€6.85) per flight on domestic services from later this month, and aims to expand the service to international routes later this year.
Jetstar Airways, Asia Pacific’s fastest growing low cost airline partners with SuccessFactors
Today, SuccessFactors Inc.announced that Jetstar Airways (Jetstar) has selected the entire Business Execution (BizX) Software Suite to improve both the employee experience and the customer travel experience.
Jetstar spreads wings with Singapore base
Jetstar Airways has confirmed it is to develop its international route network, offering budget long-haul flights from a new base in Singapore. The new hub will operate two A330-200 aircraft, with the addition of up to 200 new jobs across Jetstar’s Pan Asian network.
Jetstar and AirAsia form world First Alliance
In a world first for low cost airlines, Jetstar and AirAsia announced today they would form a new alliance that would reduce costs, pool expertise and ultimately result in cheaper fares for both carriers.
Jetstar agrees Qantas distribution deal
Jetstar Asia has made a major advancement in its international flight distribution through an interline ticketing and settlement deal with Qantas.
Jetstar takes off to Hawaii
Australia’s value based international airline Jetstar has taken flight to the United States for the first time with its inaugural service from Sydney to Honolulu.
Jetstar Aisa launches online vouchers
Budget carrier Jetstar Asia is launching a gift voucher service.