Jetstar welcomes ACCC approval for Airline Coordination in Asia Pacific
The Jetstar Group has welcomed the final determination of the ACCC approving coordination between Jetstar-branded airlines across the Asia Pacific region.
The decision is an important step in enabling Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Pacific and Jetstar Hong Kong to collaborate to deliver lower fares, a more expansive network and a singular customer experience.
Jetstar Group Chief Executive Jayne Hrdlicka said Australian customers would see great benefits from the decision.
“The ACCC’s ruling supports our objective for Jetstar airlines to work together to create a truly regional network and a consistent experience for passengers by opening up new travel opportunities and delivering lower fares for customers on the Jetstar network,” Ms Hrdlicka said.
The Jetstar Group consists of Jetstar Airways in Australia and New Zealand, Jetstar Asia in Singapore, Jetstar Pacific in Vietnam, Jetstar Japan and launching in 2013 subject to regulatory approval, Jetstar Hong Kong.
The Jetstar Group is one of Asia Pacific’s fastest growing airline brands with one of the most extensive ranges of destinations in the region. It is made up of Jetstar Airways (subsidiary of the Qantas Group) in Australia and New Zealand, Jetstar Asia in Singapore, Jetstar Pacific in Vietnam, and Jetstar Japan in Japan. Jetstar branded carriers operate up to 5,000 flights a week to more than 85 destinations. The Jetstar Group carried more than 37 million passengers in financial year 2017.