Dirty Dave

Here's the jetstar web release for those who are interested Jetstar Airways Pty Limited ABN 33 069 720 243 1 23 November 2006 Melbourne (2 pages) Jetstar goes global with first long haul international flights Qantas Group valued based airline Jetstar has commenced its long haul international operations with its first flight taking off from Melbourne to Bangkok. Representing an exciting new direction for both the airline and aviation, Jetstar is bringing choice to international long haul air travel as one of two strong brands for the future of Qantas. Jetstar Flight JQ29 was farewelled in celebratory style at Melbourne International Airport, capturing some of the culture, flavour and unique attractiveness of Thailand at the Airport prior to departure. Passengers on Jetstar’s launch international service, who had purchased special web fares at Jetstar.com from AU$199 one way, were treated to a special inflight offering of massages, celebratory gift packs and champagne. Jetstar’s first long haul international flight into Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok’s new international gateway, will carry Jetstar’s Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce and be met by the Chairman of Qantas, Margaret Jackson AC and Australian Ambassador to Thailand, William Paterson. Jetstar will fly long haul to 7 international destinations from Australia covering 11 international routes directly from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane* or Cairns* by September 2007. The airline’s long haul network includes Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Honolulu* and both Osaka* and Nagoya* in western Japan. Jetstar’s initial fleet of Airbus A330-200 aircraft (303 seat configured), numbering six by mid 2007, will offer two classes of service including StarClass, Jetstar’s business class. The Jetstar CEO was joined by executives from Melbourne Airport, Victorian Tourism and Major Events Minister Hon. John Pandazopoulos MP and Australian tourism leaders for the departure of Flight JQ29 Melbourne-Bangkok, which will operate 3 times weekly. Jetstar will also soon fly direct Melbourne-Bali and Melbourne-Honolulu* services from Melbourne. Jetstar’s commitment to the Thailand market will be reinforced with tomorrow’s inaugural Sydney – Phuket service (3 times weekly), one of 5 international destinations Jetstar will serve directly from Sydney International Airport. Direct services between Sydney – Ho Chi Minh City, a new international route for Qantas, commence 30 November 2006. Mr Dixon said Jetstar over the next four years would develop a significant international network to a large number of Australian and overseas destinations. “Importantly Jetstar’s international network will grow mainly on inbound markets into Australia, providing new opportunities for Australian tourism,” Mr Dixon said. “This is no better reflected by half of Jetstar’s start-up fleet of A330s being committed to fly direct routes between Australia and western Japan next year. Jetstar is initiating a multi-million dollar campaign in Japan to market these future services through both advertising and established distribution channels.” Mr Joyce said Jetstar would take a price leadership position in international leisure markets for Qantas offering choice for both Australian and international travellers. Jetstar Airways Pty Limited ABN 33 069 720 243 2 “Jetstar is committed to offering the lowest fares on the international markets we fly. We can offer low fares by achieving the best cost base of all international carriers operating in Australia, replicating our cost leadership in the Australian domestic market,” Mr Joyce said. StarClass on Jetstar international routes will bring business class service with an international economy fare. “StarClass passengers will enjoy extended legroom and a wider seat with in-seat power, video on demand, priority check-in and boarding and access to lounges,” Mr Joyce said. “When flying Jetstar our customers have a choice of not just flying to exciting new international destinations, but also for what they want to pay for.” The airline will become the Qantas Group’s launch customer for the new generation Boeing 787 aircraft from late 2008 taking 12 of these aircraft. * Flights Subject to Regulatory approval Media enquiries: Simon Westaway GM, Corporate Relations M: +61 (0) 401 994627 Simone Pregellio Jetstar Corporate Relations M: +61 (0) 418 981 470 For more about Jetstar international services (See Backgrounder) Enjoy!

Try Jetstar.com.au dont know what dates they are flying, but cant hurt to check.

Emirates is nice, although as other posters have pointed out the restricted part of the ticket is if you dont go, no money back and no date change type stuff - usually restricted to special fares such as promotions - "TV" Deals and that type of stuff. Fantastic ticket but YOU are going on the date on the ticket or not at all basically.

Whoops, me to excited, press send early Sorry! Jetsar will only be flying from Christchurch at the moment, especially as Qantas wants to make a loss on the Auk - Syd run so as to get their code share agreement with Air NZ through both NZ and Aus regulators, It may later fly from Auckland depends on the outcome of the code share request, flyer demand and the holy $$$$$$$$$$$. As a Kiwi, how much does it cost on Air NZ link to Christchurh?? Prolly cheaper to go to Christchurh and fly Jetstar Via Aus then any other way.

Thanks for the reply Tayug!! Jetstar is a subsidiary of Qantas, Qantas doesent want it "muscling in" on highly profitable Qantas routes so it will fly from places like Christchurch and Avalon (o/s Melbourne) on routes that would be marginal for a full service airlline. so as to make a larger profit for the parent group Qantas. Remember if flying Jetstar to set aside extra $ for food, pillows and movies. Also check your conditions of flying EXTENSIVELY as they will probably be very restrictive - No date change, no name change on group bookings etc. But all said and done it is FANTASTIC that their is an airline that does this type of fare, if it is not used it will soon be gone to the dustbin of failed airline routes.

BKK Return $492 Source Flight Centre Newsletter - Flying Jetstar. Dont know about the Melbourne One - I think it may have been an error in the newsletter. Phuket Return $358 - Jetstar, same source. Also Good deals to Ho Chi Min, Bali.

Jetstar will be flying to BKK too, $319. from sydney. Melbourne - BKK $199. (This may not be the correct price as all other BKK fares from Aus and NZ are in the $300) Source: Jetstar Newsletter

No Idea - sorry, just cruising the fares and dreamin.............

$536 not including taxes Return from Sydney on Zuji.com.au China Airlines 11pm Sunday 4/6/05