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Jetstar Takes Off to the South Pacific
MELBOURNE, Australia, Mar. 29 /Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
Low fares leader Jetstar has today celebrated its inaugural services to the South Pacific with first-time direct
flights to Fiji, one of the most popular destinations for Australian holidaymakers seeking a fun and friendly
beach international getaway just four hours from Sydney.
Jetstar, a Qantas Group airline, will now offer a four times weekly A320 service between Sydney and Nadi,
with connections available to and from Melbourne and other major Australian capital cities.
A delegation of Jetstar executives including Executive Manager Commercial David Koczkar today arrive in
Nadi aboard the inaugural Jetstar service.
Jetstar executives met with Government representatives including Attorney General and Minister for
Justice, Anti-Corruption, Public Enterprises, Industry, Tourism Trade and Communications Mr Aiyaz Sayed-
Khaiyum, as well as Airport and Tourism officials, at a welcome reception in Nadi.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan said since Jetstar had decided to enter the Fiji market, the
price of airfares from Australia to Fiji had dropped dramatically, making Fiji an even more attractive destination
for Australian holidaymakers.
Jetstar's services to Fiji operate with its modern A320 fleet and will offer the choice of portable video on
demand units for hire with latest movie releases, TV programs, music videos and audio and a range of hot
food, snacks, beverages and alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
Mr Buchanan said Jetstar had a positive outlook for its Fiji services.
"Fiji fits well into the extensive holiday destinations on offer through Jetstar's growing low fares network,
including Bali, Phuket, Bangkok, Singapore, Sydney, the Gold Coast and Melbourne.
"Jetstar is experiencing strong demand for our Fiji services and we look forward to stimulating further
growth. We will pursue future opportunities to build upon our existing services which will benefit the tourism
industry and broader economy of Fiji," Mr Buchanan said.
Jetstar's every day JetSaver Light# fares between Fiji (Nadi) and Sydney start from $169 USD at
Jetstar.com*. (*Subject to regulatory approval).
Jetstar's Sydney-Nadi schedule from 29 March 2010 - 3 April 2010 (Departs Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat)
Sydney-Nadi: JQ 119 (09.00 - 14.05)
Nadi-Sydney: JQ 120 (15.05 - 19.00)
Jetstar's Sydney-Nadi schedule from 4 April 2010 - 2 October 2010 (Departs Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat)
Sydney-Nadi: JQ 119 (09.00 - 15.05)
Nadi-Sydney: JQ 120 (16.05 - 19.00)
Media Enquiries:
Andrea Wait
Corporate Communications Adviser
M: +61 (0) 438 090 970
*Subject to regulatory approval.
#JetSaver Light fares offer customers the choice to travel for a lower fare with carry on baggage only - to a
maximum of 10kg. JetSaver fares can be purchased for $20USD more per international flight with a 20kg
checked-in baggage allowance, plus 10kg carry-on.
JETSTAR BACKGROUNDER
1. About Jetstar
Jetstar is a value based, low fares airline with an open approach to air travel. The carrier is a fully owned
subsidiary of Qantas Airways and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
Jetstar commenced operations on 25 May 2004 and is both the world's largest low-cost long haul carrier
and now largest LCC in Asia.
The Jetstar Brands comprise Jetstar domestic, Jetstar international, including New Zealand based
operations, Jetstar Asia / Valuair (based in Singapore), Jetstar Pacific operations in Vietnam and Express
Ground Handling (EGH).
Jetstar has been profitable since start-up and is predicted to be 10 times its launch operational size by year
2012. Its operations carried over 10.7 million passengers to over 50 destinations in Australia, New Zealand
and Asia in 2008/2009 and recorded 7.3 million passengers for the 2010FY half year to 31 December 2009
within Australia, New Zealand and from its markets served from Singapore.
Jetstar remains the third largest Australian domestic carrier and is now the third largest international carrier
in the Australian market behind Qantas and Singapore Airlines, having first commenced international services
in December 2005.
The Jetstar Brands fleet presently comprises 60 aircraft including 48 single class A320/A321, 7 two-class
A330-200s and 5 B737s (within Jetstar Pacific).
2. All about Choice
Jetstar Fares
Available at Jetstar.com or Jetstar Reservations on 008002171 (Quoted one-way, US Dollars)
JetSaver Light fares: from $169USD
JetSaver fares: from $189USD
JetFlex Fares: from $499USD
* JetSaver Light fares offer customers with the choice to travel for a lower fare with carry on baggage only - to
a maximum 10kg.
* JetSaver fares allow customers to book with a 20 kilogram baggage allowance for $20USD more per
international flight.
* JetFlex fares have more flexible conditions, refundable for a fee, earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points and
Status Credits and allow 20 kilogram baggage allowance per domestic flight.
^Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee (^ Conditions apply)
For any traveller who finds a lower internet fare with another carrier at a comparable date and time, Jetstar
will beat the comparable fare by 10 per cent. The Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee applies to available published
internet airfares on the same route at a comparable time (i.e. domestic and trans-Tasman fares must be within
an hour, other international fares must be on the same day).
Passengers who find a lower comparable fare online can call the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee telephone
number 008002171 and Jetstar will beat the fare by 10 per cent, subject to verifying the competing fare and
the Jetstar fares are available. Conditions apply, visit jetstar.com for more details.
^Extra Leg Room (^Conditions apply)
Passengers can also choose an Extra Leg Room option upgrade when booking JetSaver Light and
JetSaver fares at Jetstar.com, Jetstar Telephone Reservations or prior to check-in when available. An Extra
Leg Room^ seat has a seat pitch of 38 inches, offering 20 per cent more seat pitch compared to a regular
economy seat.
Passengers who choose an Extra Leg Room seat must confirm that they meet the requirements to be
seated in an exit row seat prior to booking. Jetstar has the sole discretion at check-in, or boarding, to
determine whether a passenger meets the requirements to sit in an exit row seat.
Extra Leg Room seats are not transferable and not refundable. If the passenger doesn't meet the
requirements, the passenger will be assigned a regular economy seat and will not receive a refund for the
additional amount paid to sit in an Extra Legroom Seat. Visit Jetstar.com for more details.
Seat Pre-Selection
Customers may pre-select their seats on Jetstar. The option to 'pre-select' a seat for domestic and
international flights can be made at the time of making a booking online at Jetstar.com or through Jetstar
Telephone Reservations.
3. Onboard Experience - Inflight Product
Jetstar's onboard product on its flights to Fiji includes a range of food, beverages including alcoholic and
non-alcoholic, snacks and light meals available for purchase. Items may be purchased on board only.
JetSounds will be provided and accessed through the purchase of headphones ($3 AUD). Jetstar's Fiji
services also offer Video On Demand units (In-flight video and audio entertainment) for rent for $10 AUD.
4. Payment options
Bookings can be made at Jetstar.com or via Jetstar Telephone Reservations on 008002171 with payment
via credit card or debit card.
$25AUD extra will be charged for bookings through Jetstar Telephone Reservations on 008002171. Travel
agents may sell these fares for more.
5. Jetstar's Fleet - Airbus A320
Jetstar's A320 fleet boasts 177 seats in single class configuration. The aircraft feature:
* Comfy all leather seats
* JetSounds - Jetstar's audio entertainment, available with purchase of reusable headset onboard.
* Containerised cargo loading system
* IAE V2500 turbofan twin engines
SOURCE: Jetstar Airways
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