Qantas Group pulls the plug on Jetstar Asia

The Qantas Group will axe their intra-Asia Airline, Jetstar Asia as part of a strategic airline restructure supporting its historic fleet renewal program, which aims to strengthen its core businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

What it means for Jetstar Asia passengers

Sixteen intra-Asia routes will be impacted by the closure of the short-haul airline with no changes to Jetstar Airways and Jetstar Japan services into Asia. All Jetstar Airways international services in and out of Australia remain unchanged.

Jetstar Asia will continue to operate flights on a progressively reduced schedule, before its final day of operation on 31st July 2025. Customers with existing bookings on cancelled flights will be offered full refunds and the Group will look to reaccommodate customers onto other airlines where possible. If you are an affected traveller or want more information, you can contact them on this link.

The closure of the airline only impacts the intra-Asia routes operated by the airline from its base in Singapore and will have no impact on Jetstar Airways’ domestic and international operations in Australia and New Zealand or Jetstar Japan. Jetstar Airways will continue to fly from Australia into Asia including to all its popular destinations across Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea.

With growing challenges in recent years, Jetstar Asia and majority shareholder Westbrook Investments have been impacted by rising supplier costs, high airport fees, and intensified competition in the region, leading to this joint decision. With thirteen Airbus A320 aircraft set to be progressively redeployed to Australia and New Zealand, it is hoped to bring more low fares and grow local jobs in Australia.

Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson thanked and acknowledged all affected employees saying they should be very proud of the impact they have had on aviation in the region over the past two decades.

…. Jetstar Asia has been a pioneering force in the Asian aviation market for more than 20 years, making air travel accessible to millions of customers across Southeast Asia……

Despite their best efforts, we have seen some of Jetstar Asia’s supplier costs increase by up to 200 per cent, which has materially changed its cost base.

Singapore is a critical hub for the Qantas Group as its third largest international airport, offering connections from Singapore through nearly 20 codeshare and interline partners to a variety of destinations across Asia.