Jetstar Asia's first service to Macau - Further Step Bridging Macau to International Connections
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Jetstar Asia launched services from Singapore to Macau on 2 February 2008, bringing the Macau International Airport family to a total of 15 airlines and 25 routes. Macau is on track to overtake Hong Kong this year in terms of total visitor arrivals, thanks in part to the burgeoning LCC services at Macau Airport.
Executive Director of Macau International Airport Co Ltd (CAM) - Ms. Liu Suning believes that, there is a scope for expansion in the passenger and cargo traffic between the two cities - Macau and Singapore, especially with the effort of the management team from both Jetstar Asia and Macau International Airport. Through the established connections of Macau International Airport to Mainland China and the regional network from Jetstar Asia in Southeast Asia, it provides Macau residents and regional travelers with a wider range of destinations and services.
Through the support and cooperation of airlines and airport service providers, Ms. Liu believes that the joint effort can surely benefit and contribute to the Macau aviation industry, tourism, and socio-economics of Macau.
With the commitment of airlines and operators at Macau International Airport, it achieved passenger volume of 5.49 million in 2007. The Southeast Asian routes recorded a 24% market share when compared to 17.3% in 2006. This year, Macau International Airport’s passenger volume is expected to have continuous growth with a more diversified market this year.
"Safety, efficiency, and cost-effective" has always been the core direction for Macau International Airport’s development, MIA will continue to optimise the facilities of the airport and create a more favourable air transport environment to cope with the SAR government policy in developing Macau to a truly international city of leisure and entertainment.
Ms Liu added that MIA will continue airport development in line with the local economic growth. Macau Airport will further strengthen cooperation with all partners to enhance safety and overall passenger experience. Also to maintain the existing routes and opening new routes; continue to develop air transport business of different types, from legacy carrier, low-cost carrier, regional aviation, business aviation, etc. At the same time focus more efforts in the development of the long haul routes, to gradually perfect air transportation network. To offer a diversified aviation services to meet the different market needs.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted 05-Feb-08
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