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Singapore Airlines to launch long-haul budget carrier

26 May 2011 Airline News

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 offers passengers inflight iPads

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 spreads wings with Singapore base

Jetstar spreads wings with Singapore base

12 May 2010 Airline News

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

Jetstar and AirAsia form world First Alliance

6 January 2010 Press Release Airline News

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 takes off to Hawaii

27 December 2006 Press Release Airline News

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.