Also an interesting Jetstar article in the Australian based on seemingly a lengthy briefing/interview with Hrdlicka
Title is: Jetstar’s chief sees blue skies ahead
if you want to Google it.
Couple of interesting points.
Overall business
- 120 aircraft to 64 destinations in 16 countries
- 27 million pax this year
- Employ 4000 people
- Generated > $1 billion profit for Qantas Group over 10 yrs
- Each of the Asian business have local boards and local chairs, Jetstar (Aus) merely participates and provides some services
Singapore
- Recognition from all players inc Tiger and Air Asia that there is overcapacity
Hong Kong
- Has now sold 3 of its 9 aircraft -- think this is new news
- Remains "quietly optimistic" about approvals
Pacific (Vietnam)
- Fleet restructure complete to 6 A320s, more on way
Japan
- Going strength to strength
- Osaka base delays will work through system