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Jetstar eyes growth in Asia, India
October 2, 2009
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"Asia will be the largest market over the next 15 years, it will surpass Europe and North America," Mr Buchanan said during an address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia in Sydney on Friday.
"It's the fastest growing travel market.
"I think China and India are very exciting markets."
Mr Buchanan said that as incomes grew in China and India, and more household incomes started to pass the $US10,000 mark per annum, holiday travel would increase dramatically in those countries.
and this,
Jetstar's own press release:
19 August 2009
Melbourne
Jetstar’s strengthened Singapore hub provides platform for future Pan Asian growth
In revenue terms Jetstar has become the largest low cost carrier in Asia and continues to remain one of its most profitable with a sustainable future,” Mr Buchanan said.
“Today’s fleet announcement by the Qantas Group for Jetstar provides even stronger foundations to support our Pan Asian growth plans, in particular out of Singapore.
“Jetstar’s commitment to growth is also matched by future opportunities we believe are available in both the Australian and New Zealand markets on both domestic markets and out of our innovative international flying hubs in Darwin and Perth,” Mr Buchanan said.