Budget airline Jetstar Asia to close in weeks, customers offered refunds
Summary
Jetstar Asia, a budget airline based in Singapore, will close at the end of July. The airline will refund affected passengers, and the closure will not affect Jetstar Airways in Australia or Jetstar Japan. Over 500 employees will lose their jobs, and the shutdown impacts 16 routes in Asia.Key Facts
- Jetstar Asia will operate flights until the end of July before closing.
- Passengers will receive refunds if their flights are canceled.
- More than 500 employees will be laid off due to the closure.
- The closure won't impact Jetstar Airways in Australia or Jetstar Japan.
- The airline has faced rising costs and more competition.
- A total of 16 flight routes in Asia will be affected.
- Qantas, Jetstar Asia's part-owner, will use the closure to invest A$500 million in new aircraft.
- Customers with tickets after July will be contacted and some may be moved to other flights by Qantas Group.
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