Singapore, 4 June 2008

Jetstar Asia Introduces Daily Flights to Phnom Penh with Thrice Weekly Stopovers in Siem Reap

Jetstar Asia, which just turned three on 13 December 2007, has turned profitable ahead of schedule. The company, which includes its sister airline Valuair, has seen a 20% increase in revenue, a 4% rise in passenger load factor to more than 75% and about 20% jump in passenger carriage for the year ended 31 March 2008.

With the new flight schedule, Jetstar Asia passengers will be able to fly to Phnom Penh daily, either with four non-stop flights weekly or via Siem Reap thrice weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The stopover flights to Siem Reap will also provide travellers departing from Singapore the option of flying between Siem Reap and Phnom Pehn.

Flight reservations for the stopover flights to Siem Reap are only available for Jetstar Asia passengers travelling to Cambodia from Singapore, and must be made through the Jetstar Call Centre at +65 6822 2288. A stopover fee of SGD 20 will be waived for the promotional sale period between 9 and 15 June 2008 while prevailing airport taxes/surcharges will be charged to each passenger. A departure tax of USD 6 is payable at Angkor International Airport in Siem Reap.

Jetstar Asia’s CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian remarked, “With this new triangular route and flight schedule, passengers can now travel to both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh on our flights ,and enjoy more flexibility and convenience when planning their itinerary. This is in line with our brand proposition to provide our customers with more value and comfort, which include benefits such as check-in and out at Changi Airport Terminal One, free online seat selection, pre-assigned seating and generous 20-kg baggage allowance.”

Singapore, 30 May 2008

Valuair Starts Evening Flights to Medan

From 2 June 2008, Valuair will offer thrice weekly morning and evening flights to Medan instead of its current six times weekly morning flights. With this new flight schedule, passengers travelling to Medan can expect more convenience and connectivity.

Valuair began operating flights to the Northern Sumatran capital city on 30 March 2008. It currently flies one morning flight daily to Medan except on Wednesdays. With the new flight schedule, it will fly three morning flights on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, as well as three evening flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The first evening flight will commence on Monday, 2 June 2008.

“We are pleased to offer our passengers, particularly those residing in Medan, this new arrangement which will allow them to connect to our regional flights departing from Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal One with more convenience,” said Valuair and Jetstar Asia’s CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian.

Besides Medan, Valuair also flies to Indonesia’s capital city, Jakarta, as well as Bali and Surabaya. Its sister airline Jetstar Asia flies to ten other Asian cities including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Manila, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Taipei and Yangon.

In addition to free online seat selection, plush leather seats and a generous 20-kg luggage allowance, Valuair and its sister airline Jetstar Asia operate from Changi Airport Terminal One, providing passengers with more comfort and convenience.

Singapore, 29 May 2008

Jetstar Asia Aids China Earthquake Survivors

Jetstar Asia has embarked on a donation drive on selected flights to provide aid to survivors of the horrific earthquake that rocked Sichuan province in China on 12 May 2008. Jetstar Asia is also the first and only airline in Singapore to organise an in-flight donation drive for the earthquake survivors.

From 26 May 2008, Jetstar Asia has begun collecting monetary donations on behalf of the Singapore Red Cross. All monies collected will be channelled to the Red Cross Society of China through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and used for relief efforts.

Jetstar Asia CEO MS Chong Phit Lian said, “My colleagues and I are saddened and shocked by the calamity that has struck millions of people in Sichuan, China. Although Jetstar Asia does not operate flights to China at the moment, our hearts are with the survivors and we are doing our best to help them with this donation drive. So far, we are getting good response to the donation drive on our flights.”

Added Ms Chong, "Although our contribution is small in comparison to the massive aid needed to help the survivors who may have lost their families and homes, we believe every effort can make a difference."

Donations are collected on selected flights and do not compromise the safety or comfort of Jetstar Asia passengers.

Singapore, 16 April 2008

Jetstar Asia Reports Profit Ahead of Schedule

Jetstar Asia, which just turned three on 13 December 2007, has turned profitable ahead of schedule. The company, which includes its sister airline Valuair, has seen a 20% increase in revenue, a 4% rise in passenger load factor to more than 75% and about 20% jump in passenger carriage for the year ended 31 March 2008.

Attributing its achievement to prudent cost and resource management, as well as healthy passenger revenue and load factors in the face of rising fuel costs, Jetstar Asia’s Chief Executive Officer Ms Chong Phit Lian says, “With these measures, we have streamlined our operations, optimised the use of our resources and increased our loads and ticket sales.” The airline sells 70 per cent of its tickets via its website at www.jetstar.com with the rest through travel agents and call centres.

While fuel accounts for 40% of the group's expenses in the year just ended, Jetstar Asia is confident that it is on the path to sustainable growth. Says Ms Chong, “Our focus will continue to be on increasing utilisation, growing revenue and broadening the earnings base.'

Jetstar Asia flew its inaugural flight to Hong Kong on 13 December 2004 and acquired Valuair on 22 July 2005. Both carriers now operate a total of seven aircrafts and 126 weekly flights to 14 Asian destinations in 9 countries, including the recently added Kuala Lumpur, Macau and Medan. It has also added a fourth daily Valuair service to Jakarta and is allowing passengers on all Jakarta flights to change their flight departure timing with a nominal fee.

Ms Chong who took the helm at Jetstar Asia two years ago says, “When I joined the group in March 2006, I forecast that we would turn in a profit in three years. But we have achieved profitability ahead of schedule in just two years. This is a testament to the team we have at Jetstar Asia and the fact that the market is more aware of and receptive to our product."

Besides free online seat selection, comfortable leather seats and a generous 20-kg luggage allowance, Jetstar Asia and Valuair operate from Changi Airport Terminal One, offering passengers more value and comfort.

Jetstar Asia is a proud recipient of various industry awards, including the prestigious Skytrax Airline of the Year Award for Best Low-cost Airline in both the Asia and South-east Asia categories in 2006 and World's Best Low-Cost Airlines in 2007. It is also voted TTG Travel’s Best Asian Low-Cost Carrier awards for both 2006 and 2007.

Singapore, 16 April 2008

Jetstar Gives Away RM30,000 Worth of Travel Vouchers at 1 Utama's "Fashion on 1" 2008

Jetstar is sponsoring RM30,000 worth of travel vouchers for the photography contest held In conjunction with 1 Utama Shopping Centre’s annual "Fashion on 1" event happening between 24 April and 4 May 2008.

The theme for this year’s contest is "Flight". In line with the theme, the event area is designed to resemble an airport, while the hosts of the fashion event will also be dressed in Jetstar’s cabin crew uniform.

Participants of the photography contest are required to enter their best creative shots taken during the fashion shows staged for the event. The Grand Prize winner of the photography contest stands to win RM5,000 worth of travel vouchers, while the First, Second and Third Runner-Ups stand to win RM3,000, RM1,000 and RM500 worth of travel vouchers respectively. 100 Consolation Prize winners will also walk away with travel vouchers worth RM200 each.

Said Jetstar's Head of Commercial, Mr Raphael Saw, "Jetstar is pleased to be a sponsor of 'Fashion on 1' at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. As a top Malaysian shopping destination which attracts millions of shoppers a year, we are also excited at the opportunity to create more awareness of our low fare flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur amongst its shoppers.”

Since 1st February 2008, Jetstar has been operating daily flights between Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal One and Kuala Lumpur International Airport's Main Terminal. Travelling time between the two cities is within an hour. From KLIA Main Terminal, the heart of Kuala Lumpur is just 45 minutes away via city trains and the KLIA Express, offering more convenience to business and leisure travellers alike. Fares between KL and Singapore start from as low as RM8* per way.

Jetstar offers its passengers more convenience and comfort through its free online seat selection and reservations at www.jetstar.com, spacious leather seats, generous 20kg baggage allowance and award-winning service.

*Fare excludes prevailing taxes and surcharges.

Singapore, 6 March 2008

More Flexibility on Valuair Jakarta Flights

From 11 March 2008, travellers to the capital city of Indonesia can enjoy more flexibility with Valuair’s four times daily Jakarta flights.

Passengers can now change their flight schedules for same day flights subject to seat availability. To change their flight, passengers can approach the ticketing sales counter at the airport or call up the reservations hotline before the time of their preferred flight on the same day. A change fee of SGD20 or USD15 is applicable for each change in timing.

CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian said, "This enhanced flexibility is a welcome change for business travellers for whom time is money. Now they can choose to travel earlier or later on the same day to accommodate changes to their appointment schedules."

Valuair currently flies 28 flights weekly or four times daily to Jakarta. Regular fares are priced from SGD68 for flights from Singapore to Jakarta and USD49 for flights from Jakarta to Singapore, exclusive of surcharges and taxes. In addition to Jakarta, Valuair operates additional 16 times weekly services to the other Indonesian cities of Surabaya, Medan* and Bali. In total, Valuair operates a total of 44 times weekly flights between Singapore and Indonesia.

Valuair and its sister company Jetstar Asia operate from Changi Airport Terminal One. Free online seat selection, comfortable leather seats and generous 20-kg luggage allowance are the current standard offers to passengers. Please book early for the best deals at www.valuair.com or www.jetstar.com.

The SIN-CGK-SIN flight service is currently as follows:

Valuair Hotline Numbers: +65 6822 2288 (Singapore) +62 21 1571 2727(Jakarta)

Singapore, 5 March 2008

Valuair Adds New Destination in Indonesia

Valuair is launching air services to Medan on 30 March 2008. With this launch, the sister company of Jetstar Asia will add the fourth city on its Indonesia route map.

CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian said, “Valuair is our flagship brand flying to Indonesia cities. From 30th March, Valuair’s six times weekly schedule between Singapore and Medan will bring more convenience and choice to the consumers of the two cities.”

Promotional fares starts from SGD28 one-way for passengers travelling out of Singapore and USD28 one-way for passengers travelling out of Medan during the launch period. Regular fares are priced from SGD58 for Singapore to Medan and USD39 for Medan to Singapore, exclusive of surcharges and taxes. Light refreshments are served on board.

Medan is the third biggest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. As the capital of North Sumatra, Medan is fast gaining prominence as an administrative, commercial and tourism hub. Lake Toba, one of the major tour attractions in Medan, is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia (1,262 sq km). The cool climate and scenic views at Lake Toba are reasons for many to spend leisure, wellness and relaxation time.

Ms Chong further added, "In addition to Medan, Valuair just mounted the 4th daily service between Singapore and Jakarta. This brings our total number of weekly flights to Indonesia to 44 with six times weekly to Surabaya and four times weekly to Bali. We will continue to dish out more value-added offers to our passengers".

Valuair and Jetstar Asia operate from Changi Airport Terminal One. Free online seat selection, comfortable leather seats and generous 20-kg luggage allowance are the current standard offers to passengers. Please book early for the best deals at www.valuair.com or www.jetstar.com.

Valuair’s SIN-MES-SIN flight service will commence from 30 March 2008:

Singapore, 25 February 2008

Jetstar Asia Celebrates Singapore 2010 with Special Fares from S$2.01

Jetstar Asia congratulates Singapore for winning the bid to host the Youth Olympics in 2010. To celebrate this exhilarating news, Jetstar Asia is offering special fares from as low as S$2.01.

Attractive deals start from S$2.01 for Kuala Lumpur sector to S$20.10 for Bali, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Macau, Manila, Medan*, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Surabaya and Taipei sectors. You can start booking from 25 February to 28 February 2008 via www.JetstarAsia.com. These low fares are good for minimum two persons to travel together, from 16 March through to 30 April 2008; seats are subject to first-come-first-served basis.

CEO Ms. Chong Phit Lian said, "As with all the people in Singapore, I am thrilled with this piece of good news. Jetstar Asia would like to share this joy with Singapore by offering this special promotion." Visit www.JetstarAsia.com from 25 February 2008 onwards to take advantage of the attractive fares.

Singapore, 2 February 2008

Another Celebration - Jetstar Asia's Inaugural Flight to Macau on 2nd February 2008

On 2nd Feb 2008, with the launch of Inaugural flight 3K 575 from Singapore to Macau, Jetstar Asia will add Macau to its network, providing more options, capacity, comfort and convenience to travelers between the two cities and beyond.

Macau is a city currently underserved by air connection from Singapore. With the growing number of high quality attractions to cater to the wide spectrum of consumer and corporate interests demand for air link will continue to grow. Jetstar Asia's additional daily flight will add 180 seats each way.

CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian said, "Macau is an exciting destination with growing air link demand. Jetstar Asia's offer of daily flights will add capacity, options for better value and comfort to travelers between Macau, Singapore and beyond. Jetstar Asia and its sister airline ValuAir operate a network of 14 cities in Asia using Singapore Changi Terminal One as its hub , and will be able to bring traffic from beyond Singapore to Macau"

Ms Chong further added that "Jetstar Asia's award winning product with low fare offer will attract a wider spectrum of travelers between the two cities. Our network also offers cost effective direct point to point travel.

With this new route, Jetstar Asia will be the first Singapore-carrier that provides a twin-city experience for travelers to fly from Singapore - Macau // Hong Kong - Singapore or viceversa. This option provides traveler the flexibility to visit two cities in a single trip without having to pay the exorbitant one-way ticket fare previously required.

Passengers on-board the inaugural flight 3K 575 on 2nd February, will each receive a Jetstar's travel voucher worth S$50 for redemption on any Jetstar Asia flight departing from Singapore and commemorative gift from Macau Government Tourist Office.

Singapore, 1 February 2008

Jetstar Asia's Inaugural Flight to Kuala Lumpur on 1 February 2008

The inaugural flight between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur marks another important milestone for
Singapore's low-cost-carrier Jetstar Asia. On 1 February 2008, Jetstar Asia commences daily flight on the Singapore/Kuala Lumpur/Singapore, utilizing an A320-200 aircraft with 180-seat configuration.

CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian said, "Jetstar Asia is excited about the commencement of its flight between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. This is an important event as it marks the start of the availability of lower fare options to fly between Singapore and Malaysia cities. We are confident that our product will be appreciated by the traveling public between the cities. We are also happy to play a part in bringing the linkages of the two closely knitted cities even closer."

Passengers on-board the inaugural flight 3K 687 will receive a travel voucher worth S$50 for redemption on any Jetstar Asia flight and a commemorative gift from Tourism Malaysia. Ms Chong added, "On 1 February, we are going to delight our passengers who bring along a friend who will travel for free! (taxes and surcharges and a handling fee of $5 per sector still applicable)."

Jetstar Asia will operate out of Changi Airport Terminal One and KLIA's Main Terminal. Travel time from KLIA main terminals to the heart of Kuala Lumpur is well within 45 minutes via city trains and the KLIA Express. This is a welcomed advantage for business persons, shoppers and party-goers.

Consistent with Jetstar Asia's proposition of providing better value, passengers can book their seats online at www.jetstarasia.com or at the sales counters of both airport terminals in Singapore and in Kuala Lumpur. In addition, the 3-year-old airline offers free online seats selection, leather seats and generous 20-kg luggage allowance.

Passengers on-board the inaugural flight 3K 575 on 2nd February, will each receive a Jetstar's travel voucher worth S$50 for redemption on any Jetstar Asia flight departing from Singapore and commemorative gift from Macau Government Tourist Office.

Singapore, 07 January 2008

More fabulous deals to celebrate Jetstar Asia's first to launch all day low fares on Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

Jetstar Asia was the first to announce its launch fare, among the 3 additional carriers from Singapore and Malaysia who were granted rights to operate a daily service between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The promotional fare starts from as low as 88 cents one way for passengers traveling out of Singapore and 1.88 Ringgit one way for Kuala Lumpur originating passengers (all fares exclude surcharges and taxes). The air services will commence from 1 February 2008.

The launch offer during the past 2 days has been greeted with overwhelming response. CEO, Chong Phit Lian said, "88 cents and 1.88 Ringgit are symbolically chosen as the launch fare to usher in an auspicious start to this service. On top of the low fare, our passengers are getting more value in return in the form of use of Terminal One of the award winning Singapore Changi Airport, free Internet seat selection, 20kg baggage allowance and leather seats in the cabin".

Consistent with Jetstar Asia's approach of offering value to its passengers, the flights will also be operating from the main terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To celebrate this long awaited launch, Jetstar Asia is offering another exciting offer. For booking made from 9 to 11 January 2008, a "Buy-One-Get-One-Free" promotion will be launched for travel on Jetstar Asia's entire network of 14 cities. This promotion applies to all flights on all days, including weekends, from 10 January 2008 to 3 February 2008. Among these 14 cities, are Jetstar Asia's new destinations of Macau and Kuala Lumpur*.

CEO, Chong Phit Lian added, "This Buy-One-Get-One-Free initiative that extends to the entire network is to thank our passengers for their support and to celebrate the launch of our Singapore - Kuala Lumpur services."

This promotion is available from 9 - 11 January 2008 at www.jetstar.com/specials/1+1.

Jetstar Asia's SIN-KUL service will commence with the following schedule:

* Flights to Kuala Lumpur will start commencing on 1 February and Macau on 2 February.

+ From 30 March 2008, the departure time for SIN-KUL will be changed to 1455 and arrival at 1555 remains unchanged.

Singapore, 07 December 2007

Jetstar Asia granted rights to mount Kuala Lumpur flights

Leading low fare carrier Jetstar Asia has been granted the rights by Singapore's Air Traffic Rights Committee to start a daily service between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 1 February 2008.

The services will give consumers ticket savings of up to 70 per cent compared to the current fares available.

"I am most delighted with the approval," says Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia/Valuair.

"Jetstar Asia is happy to provide a low-fare air travel alternative for both business and leisure travelers between the two cities. We are confident our product will be well supported in view of the strong ties between the two cities where many residents of both cities have friends and relatives. Jetstar Asia's big advantages are our operations out of Changi Airport Terminal One, free online seat selection, pre-assigned seating and 20-kg baggage allowance. Our customers get to enjoy a myriad of shopping and dining options, in addition to the comfort and accessibility of Terminal One. We will soon roll out special promotions to our current database of customers so log on to www.jetstar.com to check out our special fares!"

Singapore, 14 November 2007

Jetstar Asia launches daily flights to Macau

Promotional fares to start from $28 per way

From 2 February 2008, Jetstar Asia will commence daily flights to the exciting city of Macau! To celebrate this occasion, the airline is offering promotional fares to Macau from $28 per way (Sale from 14-18 November, travel period from 2 February to 30 June 2008).

Ms Chong Phit Lian, Jetstar Asia/Valuair's Chief Executive Officer said: "Jetstar Asia's launch of daily flights to Macau serves as a direct air link catering to the growing number of visitors from Singapore to Macau. Our expansion into new destinations and the increasing of capacity to existing destinations indicates a clear sign of growth."

Located 60km from Hong Kong and 145km from Guangzhou, Macau is one of the two special administrative regions (SARs) of People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong. With 442 years of Portuguese rule, Macau is the oldest European colony in the history of East Asia. Macau has undergone remarkable changes in recent years. Testament of Macau's booming economy lies in its tourism numbers which have grown from 9.1 million visitors in 2000 to almost 22 million last year. Latest developments include the Wynn Macau, MGM Grand Macau and the upcoming Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16.

This year, the first phase of Macau's Cotai Strip opened with The Venetian Macau, a mega integrated shopping, entertainment and conventions complex. Other premier casinos and hotels, slated to open in the next two years, include the Far East Consortium Complex, Four Seasons, Galaxy Cotai Mega Resort, City of Dreams, The Mandarin Oriental and Grand Hyatt. When completed, the Cotai Strip will see a total of 19,000 guest rooms in its seven resort hotels.

Macau is also famous for her Historic Centre inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2005. This includes some twenty-five historic monuments and eight public squares, such as the Ruins of Saint Paul's Cathedral, A-Ma Temple and Mount Fortress.

Ms Chong added: "Jetstar Asia is committed to growing its Pan Asia Network with Changi Airport Terminal One's excellent facilities as our hub. As we move into 2008, there will be more exciting developments in this area, including our interests and readiness to operate to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities once the rights are available. Our airline has won, for the second year running, Best Asian Low-Cost Carrier at this year's TTG Travel Awards. Terminal One check-in, free online seat selection, pre-assigned seating, 20 kg baggage allowance, leather seats and well trained cabin crew are the airline's unique selling points preferred by our passengers. Check out www.jetstar.com for our other exciting offers!"

Eng. João Manuel Costa Antunes, Director of the Macau Government Tourist Office said: "The new Jetstar route will further attract visitors from Singapore to Macau, diversify Macau's source market portfolio and strengthen connectivity between Singapore and Macau. This will result in more regional business and tourism development. We extend our open hand of friendship to visitors from Singapore and we are confident that our guests will experience our warm hospitality."

Singapore, 05 November 2007

Jetstar Asia turns 3!

Celebrates birthday bash with $3 and $33 fares

Jetstar Asia turns 3 on 13 December!

To kick off the festivities, our airline is loading 50,000 seats to offer $3* and $33** fares. Customers just need to log on and book at www.jetstar.com/birthday from 5 to 11 November to enjoy these special fares. The special promotional tickets are valid for travel between 3 January and 30 June 2008.

The airline saw many milestones in the past year. Among them, we received our 3 Millionth Passenger. Mr Lee Swee Poh, on Jetstar Asia's flight to Hong Kong, won $3,333 worth of Jetstar vouchers. On why he chose to fly Jetstar, Mr Lee said: "I like Jetstar's free online seat selection, pre-assigned seating and Changi Airport Terminal One check-in."

Jetstar Asia has also garnered many prestigious awards in the past year. They include Best Asian Low Cost Carrier, won two years in a row, at the recent TTG Travel Awards, two prestigious Changi Airline Awards awarded by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore – "Top 10 Airlines By Passenger Carriage 2006" and "Top 5 Airlines by Growth in Passenger Carriage 2006" and second place in Smart Travel Asia.com's (an independent online travel magazine read by over 1,000,000 people a year) Best Budget Airlines, Asia, poll.

Recently, the airline increased its flight frequency from daily to 13 weekly to Ho Chi Minh City and plans to commence flights to new destinations early next year.

Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia/ Valuair said: "We are very excited to celebrate Jetstar Asia's 3rd birthday with our loyal customers. These special deals like our birthday fares and promotional offers are rewards for those who have supported us."

* Flights to Bangkok/Phuket/Ho Chi Minh City/Phnom Penh/Siem Reap/Jakarta/Surabaya

** Flights to Hong Kong/Taipei/Manila/Yangon

Singapore, 01 November 2007

Jetstar named CAPA Low Cost Carrier of the Year

The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) has awarded Jetstar the "CAPA Low Cost Airline of the Year" in the Asia Pacific region, the second time the value based carrier has won the prestigious annual award in its short operational history.

Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce was in Singapore to accept the award at CAPA's Gala Awards Dinner and to participate in the Centre's annual conference featuring the Asia Pacific region's pre-eminent aviation leaders.

Australia's leading low fares airline in July this year secured the reputable SkyTrax Awards for "Best LCC in the World", "Best LCC in the Asia Pacific Region" and "Best Cabin Crew – Australia and New Zealand". Jetstar also achieved Airline Business. Magazine's award for Operational Excellence.

"Jetstar's competitiveness across the Asia Pacific region has long been recognized, but to again win this award in such an environment is a wonderful result for our talented and dynamic team," Mr Joyce said.

"2007 has been a record year for Jetstar both financially and operationally. This prestigious award caps off a year of significant success as we've become one of two future growth brands in the Qantas Group.

"Jetstar is now developing into a pan Asian brand which forms a major part of our next phase of sustainable growth. Our challenge is to now build on this momentum and to continually improve."

Jetstar achieved a record AUD $115 million Profit Before Tax (PBT) result for the 2007 financial year (ex international start-up costs) with its Australian domestic operations achieving four-fold profit growth.

The successful on-time launch in November 2006 of its value based long haul international operations from Australia to key Asian and Asia Pacific ports also contributed a small PBT result, with other operational highlights including:

•  Carriage of 7.6 million passengers (rising 32 per cent) for the 2007FY also supported by rising seat factors and higher yields;

•  Industry leading cost base in the Australian market supporting Jetstar's low fares leadership;

•  Successful introduction of new customer initiatives including a two-class cabin service for long haul international flying (with StarClass );

•  Positive launch into the critical inbound tourism market of Japan from March 2007; and

•  Continued evolution of Jetstar.com into a one-stop travel website with strong traffic growth.

Mr Joyce said the successful start-up of its new value based long haul international operations, without hindering the continued strong performance of existing Australian domestic and trans Tasman services, was a clear catalyst for the CAPA award.

CAPA Executive Chairman Peter Harbison said: "Jetstar is forging a path other LCCs around the world are watching and following. Its breakthrough long haul services have positioned not only Jetstar, but the wider Qantas Group, to capitalise on the Australian outbound travel boom, while its low cost focus gives the Group a strong backbone to address rising short-haul competition."

Singapore, 26 October 2007

Jetstar Asia wins Best Asian Low-Cost Carrier award for the 2nd year running

Expresses strong interest in flying to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities

Leading low fare carrier Jetstar Asia has won the Best Asian Low-Cost Carrier award at last night's 18th TTG Travel Awards 2007. The airline has won this award for two consecutive years.

The annual TTG Travel Awards has been honouring the best players in the travel industry since 1989, growing from 10 awards to 66 awards across four categories now. Organized by TTG Asia Media, the awards were given out in a ceremony and gala dinner at Sofitel Centara Grand in Bangkok. TTG Asia is a 30-year-old travel trade newspaper in Asia, enjoying a wide circulation of 16,800 readers every week. Award winners were selected based on votes by readers of TTG Asia, TTG China, TTGmice and TTG-BTmice China. These publications are read by over 60,000 travel service providers and business travelers in Asia Pacific.

Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia/Valuair, who was on hand to receive the award, said, "I would like to thank our customers for their support and our staff for a job well done. We are jubilant of the win as this is testimony of our product's great appeal to industry experts, leisure and business travellers."

Separately, Ms Chong also responded to news regarding the possibility of an additional low fare airline commencing flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

"From the beginning of our operations, we have expressed our interest to the Singapore and Malaysian authorities to operate into Malaysian cities including Kuala Lumpur. This gives consumers the choice of low fare flights, stimulates demand for travel and is in the interest of both countries to enjoy a closer relationship. Our product meets the needs of many as we operate out of Changi Airport Terminal One, providing excellent connectivity to all destinations other than point to point travel. For this reason, Jetstar Asia is well poised to meet the needs of both short and long haul travelers."

Singapore, 16 October 2007

Jetstar Asia Welcomes Our Third Millionth Passenger!

Leading low fare carrier Jetstar Asia said a big "Congratulations" to our Third Millionth Passenger today. Mr Lee Swee Poh, a 30-year-old IT systems analyst, was feted with $3,333 worth of Jetstar Asia travel vouchers, buffet vouchers at Novotel Clarke Quay's The Square, 3-nights hotel stay in Hong Kong sponsored by Octopus Travel and Jetstar memorabilia.

Ms Chong Phit Lian, Jetstar Asia and Valuair's Chief Executive Officer, presented Mr Lee the above prizes at Jetstar's check-in counter at Changi Airport Terminal One. An elated Mr Lee said this was his first time flying Jetstar. "I heard good things about Jetstar from my friends so I decided to give it a try. I'm really happy and excited to have won and look forward to using the vouchers to go to Taipei and other Jetstar destinations," he said.

On what attracted him to book with Jetstar, "Definitely the free online seat selection, 20 kg baggage allowance and Changi Airport Terminal One check-in. These services make Jetstar stand apart from its competitors."

Jetstar Asia's Third Millionth Passenger event marks an important milestone for the airline, said Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer at Jetstar Asia Airways and Valuair. "We are happy to have received our third millionth passenger before our 3rd anniversary in December. This shows that our product works for leisure and business travelers. Customers realize our unique selling points: Free pre-assigned seating, ease of booking with on or offline payment modes and Changi Airport Terminal One check-in."

Singapore, 08 October 2007

Jetstar Asia and Pacific Airlines enter code share agreement

Ho Chi Minh City flights increased from daily to 13 weekly Jetstar Asia (flight code 3K) and Pacific Airlines in Vietnam (flight code BL) have commenced a Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City code share collaboration.

The code share involves a six times per week service (from 17 October 2007) between Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City-Singapore, bringing the total number of flights to 13 weekly.

"Jetstar Asia and Pacific Airlines recognize the rising demand of flights between Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City and back. The increase in flight frequency will spur business opportunities and allow a healthy exchange of ideas between both countries," said Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia and Valuair.

"This cooperation strengthens the network of the two Airlines in the region," added Mr Mr Luong Hoai Nam, Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Airlines. "It is our pleasure to corporate with Jetstar Asia Airways as this enables passengers to discover each other's exciting sights, sounds and culture."

Singapore, 26 September 2007

Jetstar Asia guarantees the lowest fares among all low-cost carriers
"Double the difference" voucher issued to any customer who finds a web fare lower to that of Jetstar Asia's

Soak in the sights of Ho Chi Minh City, explore the ruins of Angkor Wat or scuba dive in Bali. Now you can do it all with Jetstar Asia's lowest fares guarantee!

In fact, Jetstar Asia is so confident of its low fares that should customers source a web fare lower to that of a Jetstar Asia one on the same city pair (eg. Singapore-Manila), the airline will double the difference in a travel voucher. In a pre-purchase situation, customers can call Jetstar Telephone Reservations on Tel: + 800 4008 3900 to alert our Call Centre on the web fare difference. Once the Call Centre confirms the fares, the customer must book a Jetstar Asia Jetsaver ticket before a "Double the Difference" voucher is issued.

Customers with a Jetstar Asia (3K) ticket can also obtain a "Double the Difference" voucher should they spot a lower priced airline fare within 3 hours of booking their Jetstar Asia ticket online. To obtain the voucher, just submit their booking reference number, along with a screen shot of the other airline's published Internet fares, via email to lowestfare@jetstar.com lowestfare@jetstar.com lowestfare@jetstar.com lowestfare@jetstar.com lowestfare@jetstar.com lowestfare@jetstar.com This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

Each voucher will be emailed within 31 days to the person who makes the payment for a Jetsaver booking. Vouchers are valid for six months from the date of issue. This offer ends 28 November 2007.

"Jetstar Asia is committed to giving our passengers the lowest, value for money product. On top of Changi Airport Terminal One check-in, free online seat selection and a generous 20-kg baggage allowance, customers can now have the assurance of Jetstar Asia's commitment to offering the lowest regional fares throughout our network," said Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia/Valuair.

Singapore, 19 September 2007

Jetstar named World's Best Low-Cost Airline

Jetstar has been named the World's Best Low-Cost by SkyTrax as part of their annual World Airline Survey carried out between August 2006 and June 2007.

The World Airline Survey is regarded as the primary benchmarking tool for Passenger Satisfaction levels of airlines throughout the world, with their annual survey of the world's airlines involving over 14 million respondents to interviews.

There were 5 million respondents alone to the Low Cost Carrier category.

Jetstar was named in the 2007 World Airline Survey as:

• World's Best Low Cost Airline.

SURVEY DETAILS
www.worldairlineawards.com

The World's Best Low-Cost Airline and World's Best Cabin Staff Survey are commissioned and conducted by Skytrax Research of London. No outside sponsorship or external influence is applied to any aspect of the Survey.

More than 90 different nationalities of passengers took part in this major, global survey which was operated between August 2006 and July 2007.

A total of 5,053,215 eligible survey interviews were completed for this worldwide 2006/7 survey of low-cost airlines.

Out of a total 3,778,502 survey interviews for the 2006/7 Cabin Staff Survey, 244,221 responses were ineligible - either due to duplicate submissions, or where input was not considered bona-fide or independent.

The World's Best Low-Cost Airline Survey and the World's Best Cabin Staff Survey data was gathered using a range of input sources:

• Online Customer Survey
• Business Research Group Interviews
• Customer Telephone Interviews
• Selected Passenger Interviews.

Additional research comprised back-up interviews, amongst a random, representative sample of Survey respondents. This research was to both verify survey interviews, and to gain respondent reasons for specific airline nominations.

Singapore, 17 September 2007

Pay for Jetstar Asia tickets at all KFC outlets in Ho Chi Minh City

Jetstar Asia has partnered Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Ho Chi Minh City to bring greater convenience to its customers. Now you can walk into any of KFC's outlets in Ho Chi Minh City and pay for Jetstar Asia tickets to Singapore. This new service follows Jetstar Asia's other highly successful offline payment options in Singapore (7 Eleven and SingPost) and the Philippines (GCash).

To make a booking, log onto www.jetstar.com or contact the Jetstar Asia Call Centre in Ho Chi Minh City at +84 (8)-910-5375. Proceed to any KFC restaurant to make cash payment within 2 days of your booking to receive a payment acknowledgement slip. After that, receive your e-ticket via email within three working days. This service is only available for Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore flights and back.

"Jetstar Asia listens to our customers and recognizes their desire for offline payment solutions. Travel is now all the more fast, direct and enjoyable through our collaboration with KFC. By having a meal and paying for our flight at the same location, Jetstar customers get to experience yet another value added benefit of our airline. We will continue to work on offline payment solutions in other markets," said Ms Chong Phit Lian, CEO of Jetstar Asia/Valuair.

Mr Pornchai Thuratum, General Director of KFC Vietnam, welcomes this innovative service at all KFC outlets. "KFC operates more than 30 outlets in Ho Chi Minh City. Our collaboration with Jetstar Asia enables us to bring accessibility of travel to our customers and promote bilateral relations between Vietnam and Singapore at the same time."

Singapore, 06 September 2007

Jetstar Asia: One of the Best On Time Performance Records among Low Cost Carriers
Additional service to Yangon; New destinations in China and Vietnam eyed for 08

Jetstar Asia has recorded one of the best on-time performances (OTP) system-wide compared to its competitors. Despite additional security measures, an increase of flights and route expansion, the airline's network punctuality rate achieved an average of 90 per cent for the past year. From February to August 07, the on-time performance system wide was 92 per cent.

OTP is defined as aircraft leaving the designated gates no more than 15 minutes beyond the scheduled departure time, given the considerations of congestion at the tarmac and regulatory exit points. To ensure consistency, Jetstar Asia's punctuality targets are measured on an on-going basis comparing year on year performance.

In March 07, the airline's seven carriers were on-time 95 per cent of the time, a 4 per cent improvement from last March; in July this year, the punctuality rate was 94 per cent, a 4 per cent increase from July 06. Latest figures in August 07 show out of 210 departures, 195 leaving the gate within 15 minutes, 163 on-time and an overall of 93 per cent in network punctuality.

This is good news for Jetstar passengers, be they business or vacationing, as time is their most precious commodity. "Jetstar is proud of our consistent on-time arrival track record. This reflects the high competency and maintenance quality of our aircraft, different parts of ground operations working seamlessly and good operational capabilities. Our passengers get to their destinations on-time without compromising safety or service levels," said Ms Chong Phit Lian, Jetstar Asia and Valuair's Chief Executive Officer.

In other Jetstar Asia news: A fourth service to Yangon will commence on September 28.

The airline is looking to launch new destinations in Vietnam and China to accommodate the growing needs of travelers. There are also plans to increase the number of flights in certain existing ports; all likely to take place during the first quarter of 2008.

Singapore, 31 July 2007

Jetstar Asia partners Globe Telecom to offer GCash mobile payment in the Philippines

Good news to all Jetstar Asia customers in the Philippines! Our Filipino customers can now book their Jetstar Asia flights online and pay for their tickets via GCash (Powered by G-Xchange (GXI), this m-commerce platform turns one's handphone into a mobile wallet, allowing customers to send and receive payments through mobile text messaging(SMS)).

Here's how it works: GCash subscribers book their Manila-Singapore flights online at www.jetstar.com, then pay for tickets instantly and wirelessly with a GCash-enabled Globe or TM SIM card. Just text BILLPAY <amount><GCash MPIN><3K><Jetstar booking reference number> to 2882 and receive an instant text message to confirm one's payment.

For individuals on the move, or those without Internet access, GCash in one's mobile phone provides fast, convenient and direct booking of Jetstar Asia tickets.

Ms Chong Phit Lian, Jetstar Asia's Chief Executive Officer says, "Statistics show that Singapore is now attracting younger visitors as traveling has become more affordable. We want to bring greater convenience to our customers so what better way to reach out to this age group than through their mobile phones. We are glad that Globe Telecom is proactive and equipped with the technology to handle what we want to do."

GXI President Rizza Maniego-Eala notes,"This groundbreaking joint venture with Jetstar Asia further expands the capabilities of the GCash mobile platform as it diversifies its ecosystem, increasing public access at the same time. Our partnership with Jetstar Asia brings Filipinos to greater heights and more places around the world."

Singapore, 23 July 2007

Jetstar moves to Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 2

From August 13, passengers on Jetstar's departing flights from Hong Kong will be able to experience the quick, breezy and fun experience of checking into Hong Kong International Airport's brand new Terminal 2. On top of a speedy check-in, Immigration and Quarantine time, Jetstar customers can also enjoy a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Spread across three floors, Terminal 2's exciting highlights include 100 retail shops, 25 eateries and even a 4-D Extreme Screen Cinema to kick back and relax in!

How to get there?

If arriving from the City to Chap Lap Kok direction via Airport Express train, the usual Terminal 1 is the left exit whereas Terminal 2 is the exit on the right.

Singapore, 22 June 2007

Peace of mind with JetCover Travel Insurance

Protect yourself against the unexpected with JetCover Travel Insurance. From as little as S$7, Jetstar passengers flying out of Singapore can now travel with peace of mind knowing they are protected against unfortunate events such as medical emergencies, accidents, lost travel documents, lost suitcases or delayed flights.

This convenient and affordable product is underwritten by American Home Assurance Company, Singapore (AHA), a member company of American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

Specifically designed with Jetstar passengers' needs in mind, JetCover is now available at www.jetstar.com for Singapore originating flights. Simply add JetCover to yourjetstar.com itinerary and receive your AHA insurance certificate through email. All Jetstar passengers aged 75 years old and below are eligible to take advantage of JetCover.

Key highlights of JetCover include:

• Accident & Sickness Medical Benefits: Covers accidents or sickness during your trip by reimbursing your medical bills (up to S$20,000) through cash payments if you're confined in a hospital; and by helping you get back home to your loved ones. This benefit is available for Round-Trip Plans only.
• Jetstar Flight Delay Benefit: Compensates you with cash for time spent waiting for rescheduled Jetstar flights.
• Jetstar Flight Cancellation & Interruption Benefits: Covers the non-refundable portion of your Jetstar ticket if you have to cancel or cut short your trip due to insurable reasons like death in the family or serious injury.
• Baggage & Personal Effects Benefit: Covers the loss of or damage to your luggage while you are travelling on Jetstar.
• 24-hr Emergency Medical Assistance Benefit: Provides you round-the-clock assistance for medical emergencies.

To learn more about JetCover, please visit us at www.jetstar.com/sg/jetcover.

"Jetstar.com has received 5.3 million visitors in the past six months. This is a clear indication that consumers are savvy with online booking and the products that we offer. Our online travel insurance coverage is fast, efficient and eliminates the need for paperwork," said Ms Chong Phit Lian, Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia and Valuair.

"AIG's partnership with Jetstar to provide valuable travel insurance products to Jetstar's Singapore-originating passengers is a natural extension of AIG's partnership with Jetstar in Australia. We have drawn on our market expertise to put together a product customised for Jetstar travellers - designed to protect them from unforeseen events and to assure them a worry-free trip," said Kevin Goulding, AHA President.

Find out more about AIG JetCover...

Singapore, 08 May 2007

Jetstar offers free online seat selection

Aisle, window or bulkhead? With a click of the mouse, Jetstar passengers can now choose where they want to sit, at no extra cost!

The process is simple: Just log onto Jetstar.com to access Jetstar's online booking system. Choose your desired destination and travel dates, then go to the "Select Flights" page. Opt for either "JetSaver" (a ticket that allows flight date, time or name change with a nominal fee) or "JetFlex" (a refundable ticket that allows flight date, time or destination changes). This takes you to the "Passengers & Payment" page which contains the "Select My Seat" option.

Click on that and view your flights' seat allocation plans: Check out which are the available, occupied and emergency exit row seats. From there, just choose your preferred seating arrangement on the plane. Once you're done, pay for your ticket via credit card, 7-11 or SingPost outlets. Passengers are allowed to change their seat selections up to 48 hours before flight departure.

JetSaver customers can choose all but front and emergency exit row seats (reserved for JetFlex customers).

Ms Chong Phit Lian, chief executive officer of Jetstar Asia and Valuair, said: "This is another value added service that makes the whole Jetstar experience fun and interesting. And best of all, it's free!"

Singapore, 30 April 2007

Jetstar wins Changi Airline Awards

Jetstar Asia scooped two awards at the second Changi Airline Awards on 26th April 2007.
Organised by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the awards were given out to top performing airlines in recognition of their contribution to Changi Airport’s status as a leading aviation hub.

Jetstar Asia's first accolade, "Top 10 Airlines By Passenger Carriage 2006,'' acknowledged Jetstar Asia as one of the carriers with the largest passenger numbers to and through Changi Airport in 2006. The second, "Top 5 Airlines by Growth in Passenger Carriage 2006", saw Jetstar Asia as one of the airlines with the highest year-on-year growth in passenger numbers. Held at Raffles The Plaza hotel, the event had a total of 21 airlines receiving awards under four different categories.

Ms Chong Phit Lian, CEO of Jetstar Asia and Valuair, said: "This is a wonderful honour which would not have been possible without the support of our customers."

Singapore, 29 March 2007

Jetstar and Myanmar Airways International extend code share collaboration

Full service carrier Myanmar Airways International (flight code 8M) and low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia (flight code 3K) have decided to extend their successful Singapore-Yangon code share collaboration.

The code share will continue with a minimum three times per week service between Singapore and Yangon, with a potential increase of flights during peak season.

"I am most delighted with the extension of this code share agreement as Jetstar Asia and Myanmar Airways International have worked well together. I am sure this will continue to offer good value to passengers from both cities," said Ms Chong Phit Lian, CEO of Jetstar Asia and Valuair.

Jetstar's low fares and value added services (flights operated out of Terminal One, allocated seating, a generous 20kg baggage allowance and basic meal service on board) has won the airline several awards as preferred low fare airline of many passengers.

About Jetstar Asia

Jetstar is a Singapore based airline that currently flies to multiple destinations within five hours of Singapore including Bali, Bangkok, Cairns (via Darwin), Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Surabaya, Taipei and Yangon. It is a majority Singapore owned company with a significant Qantas shareholding, ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence and safety standards, while delivering real value to customers.

Singapore to Indonesia flights are operated by Valuair - a sister company of Jetstar.

Singapore, 28 March 2007

Free travel guides now available on Jetstar.com

Good news travelers. No more lugging of heavy guide books while on vacation or trawling through the Internet for random holiday tips. Now you can get all the vital travel information you need on each of Jetstar's 38 destinations (Asia and Oceania) by downloading Jetstar's travel guides, for free!

Find out what to do and see in each city (Museum of History in Ho Chi Minh City and Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap are recommended), where to shop (Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and Shi Lin in Taipei are good bets) and the best night spots to hit (check out Bugils in Jakarta and Club Rio in Phuket). The guides also feature a list of event highlights, restaurants, hotels, detailed maps to navigate you around town and essential information like transport and emergency numbers.

Written by local journalists in each city, all information is updated frequently and available in either English, Thai or simplified and traditional Chinese. So if you’re out to find the best places to shop, eat, party and stay for your next vacation, let Jetstar's destination guides (www.jetstar.com) point you in the right direction.

Singapore, 06 February 2007

Jetstar touches down in Ho Chi Minh City on 25 March 2007

Arrival of Singapore's value-for-money airline

Ho Chi Minh City, will soon receive Jetstar's inaugural flight on 25 March 2007, marking another chapter of Jetstar's network expansion. The brand new Airbus A320 will touch down at the Tan Son Nhat Airport early on Sunday. Jetstar flies between Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore daily; offering travelers a choice of either morning or evening departures.

•  Monday to Sunday (Except Tuesday)
Singapore/ Ho Chi Minh City     3K551          0725/ 0825
Ho Chi Minh City/ Singapore     3K552          0905/ 1205

•  Tuesday only
Singapore/ Ho Chi Minh City     3K553          1905/ 2005
Ho Chi Minh City/ Singapore     3K554          2055/ 0005

Jetstar launched the Ho Chi Minh City service with fares from S$19 per way, tickets can be purchased from the website at www.jetstar.com, local travel agencies or at 20 Singapore Post Office outlets. Alternatively, passengers could also contact Jetstar's Call Centre at 6822 2288. A nominal service fee applies for all off-line bookings.

Jetstar is a Singapore based airline that currently flies to multiple destinations within five hours of Singapore including Bali, Bangkok, Cairns (via Darwin), Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Manila, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Surabaya, Taipei and Yangon. It is a majority Singapore owned company with a significant Qantas shareholding, ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence and safety standards, while delivering real value to customers.

Singapore to Indonesia flights are operated by Valuair - a sister company of Jetstar.