and jq's rebuttal
Wednesday 8 January 2014
Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Hong Kong aircraft
The Sydney Morning Herald has today reported that there are a small number of aircraft for Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Hong Kong which are awaiting deployment.
The Jetstar Group fleet order allows for a flexible approach with the allocation of flying resources. The additional aircraft in Japan will be used for upcoming services and to launch Jetstar Japan’s planned second base in Osaka this year. Jetstar Japan is Japan’s fastest growing LCC and recently launched its 10th destination and celebrated three million passengers.
There are also a small number of aircraft in Toulouse intended for Jetstar Hong Kong operations. The Jetstar Hong Kong board is evaluating options to manage its fleet in the short term as it has taken longer than anticipated to work through the approval process.
The Jetstar Group will continue to expand operations across its network, including in Australia, in 2014. About one-sixth of Qantas Group revenue comes from Asian operations. Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Hong Kong are supported by strong local partners including Mitsubishi, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shun Tak Holdings to tap into the immense opportunities of the Asia region.