Jetstar launches Perth-Singapore services
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Jetstar has commenced (02-Dec-08) its new daily Perth-Singapore service, Jetstar’s third international destination from the Western Australian capital to be introduced following the commencement of flights to Bali (Denpasar) and Jakarta in October.
The flight brings Jetstar’s international services from Perth to 14 per week, in addition to the existing double daily flights to Melbourne Airport. The airline’s services will be further bolstered with the commencement of daily flights from Perth to Adelaide from 02-Feb-09 and a three times weekly service to Cairns from 06-Feb-09.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said, “Jetstar is focused on continuing to grow its short haul international flying into Asia from Australia, of which Perth is a vital port. Perth is an important component of our Australian network, encouraging easy and affordable business and leisure travel.”
“We have already flagged our intention to create a hub to Asia from Perth, and this goal remains.”
Mr Buchanan said strong forward bookings showed the Perth-Singapore route had great potential, maintaining its place as the third biggest international route in Australia in terms of traffic.
Mr Buchanan said, “Singapore is the biggest source of South East Asian traffic to Australia, with more than 263,000 visitors for the year ending 2007.”
Perth Airport CEO Brad Geatches welcomed the additional international Jetstar service departing from Perth.
Mr Geatches added, "In October, Jetstar introduced their first international services from Perth to Denpasar and Jakarta and this new route for Jetstar certainly provides more opportunities for Western Australians to travel to more places on low cost carriers. We look forward to seeing further expansion with Jetstar within the Perth market.”
Jetstar’s new services from Perth will be operated with Jetstar’s A320 fleet, offering 177 seats in a single class.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 01-Dec-08
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