Jetstar has majorly boosted the aviation industry in the Oceania countries like Australia and in the Asia-Pacific Region with its low-cost carrier venture. Keeping in mind about the leisure travellers of Australia, New Zealand and in the continent of Asia, Jetstar Airways have provided excellent service in the form of low fares and safe travelling.Jetstar’s Australian operation is owned by Qantas Airways but the administrative part is managed separately.The Australian headquarters of Jetstar is in Melbourne.
The Intra-Asian operation is managed on a partnership basis between Qantas (49%), the local businessman Tony Chew (22%) and Temasek Holdings (19%) and the major hub is based in Singapore. The Airbus A320 provides arrangements for 180 passengers and the intra-Asian single-aisle flights have 15 international destinations including Christchurch, Phuket, Bangkok, Manila, Hong Kong, Taipei, Surabaya, Bali, Siem Reap, Phonm Penh, Yangon, Bangalore, Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka Japan. The passengers have to pay for the on-board food items and drinks. Jetstar Asia Airways have 4 fleets and serves the passengers in 10 destinations. Some of the international and domestic destinations are the same for Jetstar Asia Airways.
In-flight Services:
The passengers have to buy the food items from the company itself when they are flying. Apart from that there is a limitation of 20 kgs of baggage which can be carried by the travellers. The travellers have to pay for the extra baggage after the allowance.
Merging of Jetstar and Valueair:
The merge of Valueair and Jetstar Asia Airways was an important landmark in the history of South-east Asian aviation industry. It was done in 2005. This is an important deal which marks the beginning of a newer and better form of service from two airlines working together
Jetstar Asia Promotional Packages:
The Jetstar Asia airways offer many promotional packages to various breathtaking locations. The company provides the best deal for the passengers and offers stay in some of the luxurious hotels in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Taipei, Phonm Penh, and Siem Reap.
Fares and Insurance:
Fare sales are organized for flyers of different destinations. But the fares include surcharges, fees and taxes and the availability of seats are based on bookings. Bookings for Jetstar Asia Airways can be done online. The Jetstar Asia Airways have three types of Insurance for their passengers and they are Premier, Superior, and Classic. Depending on the nature of coverage the insurance can be divided into Individual Plans and Family Plans, Per-trip Plans and Annual Plans. Group bookings can be done in case more than one person is travelling in Jetstar Asia Airways. The rules will be decided by Jetstar and Valueair and the passengers will have special reduction in prices if they avail of this wonderful opportunity of group bookings.
Frequent Flyer Program by Jetstar Asia Airways:
According to the Qantas Airways Frequent Flyer Program the passengers are awarded miles and this is specially meant for the travellers of selected Jetstar Asia Airways. Lounge Club is not accessible for Jetstar Asia Airways passengers.
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