Jetstar to launch flights to mainland China
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Low-cost carrier Jetstar will launch its first services into mainland China from 16 December 2009 with a four times weekly service between Singapore and Haikou, capital of Hainan province. The new services will be operated by Jetstar’s eighth A320 aircraft.
In the coming 12 months, Jetstar plans to increase its existing capacity from Singapore by 46%, supported by the arrival of three additional A320 aircraft to support ongoing expansion from its Singapore hub.
Jetstar Asia and Valuair Chief Executive Officer, Chong Phit Lian, said the carrier’s first entry into mainland China was an important next step in Jetstar’s long term growth plan from its Singapore hub. “Mainland China has immense potential for Jetstar’s low fares offering and the broader Jetstar Group network connections,” Ms Chong said. “Haikou has long been in our sights for both its appeal to the large Hainanese community living in Singapore and the broader group of Asian holiday makers looking for low fares access to the island.”
The announcement follows new double-daily services between Singapore and Phuket from 15 December, and additional Singapore-Manila flights (growing to 10 flights weekly) from 25 October.
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