Face-to-Face: Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Offer, Jetstar Asia Airways
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1) The low-cost carrier market in SE Asia is now very competitive. How is Jetstar Asia able to keep ahead of local rivals?
We are committed to keeping fares low for our passengers and offer a generous 20kg baggage allowance, free online seat selection, operations out of Changi Airport Terminal One and comfortable leather seats
In addition, we are the only Singapore-based low cost carrier operating into all of the major cities in South East Asia, Hong Kong, Taipei and Macau.
Our passengers recognise the value of the above and this is reflected in the increasing number of cost-conscious corporate travellers who travel with us.
2) How, if at all, is the proposed merger of Qantas with British Airways likely to affect Jetstar Asia’s operations?
In the event of any merger situation, Jetstar Asia operations will remain unaffected.
3) Like the majority of global industries, Asian tourism has slowed this year. Do you believe the long-term outlook for the region is still positive?
Individual and businesses have to be prepared to cope with uncertainty. However, positive actions are needed to prepare for recovery. Because travel will still be in the plan for both leisure and business, better value and cost-effective options are now more important to individual and businesses. At Jetstar Asia and Valuair Airlines, we are already seeing more corporate bookings for business travelling within cities in Asia.
In addition, we are seeing an increase in leisure travelers travelling to nearer destinations and switching from full cost carriers to low cost carriers like Jetstar Asia.
4) What does the next 12 months hold in store for Jetstar Asia?
The economic environment is expected to be difficult but we are confident that with our competitive low fares, generous 20kg baggage allowance, free online seat selection, operations out of Changi Airport Terminal One, comfortable leather seats and extensive network in the region, we are well placed to take advantage of the opportunities that will present itself in the coming year.
We will continue to see a steady growth in the coming 12 months. On top of that, we are also looking at increasing our fleet from 7 to 9 aircrafts next year.
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