Bangkok--Oct 1--Thana Burin Asia Pacific
The name, brand, livery and uniform for the new Qantas Airways backed Singapore low cost carrier was unveiled.
The airline, to be called Jetstar Asia, will be an international regional extension of Jetstar, the low cost carrier launched by Qantas in the Australian domestic market in May this year. The airline will be a partnership between Qantas, Singaporean businessmen Tony Chew and FF Wong and Temasek Holdings.
Jetstar Asia will commence flying to several popular tourist and business destinations within five hours of Singapore by the end of the year and will feature a bold and distinctive silver, black and orange livery.
The Chairman of Jetstar Asia and Chief Executive Officer of Qantas Airways, Mr Geoff Dixon, said the airline's strong association with Qantas would ensure the highest standards of operational excellence, whilst delivering real savings to customers. The new Jetstar Asia brand is indicative of our fresh and vibrant approach toward low cost travel in the region.
”We are building a new Asian airline which will feature a brand-new fleet, Asian hospitality and the operational excellence for which Qantas is famous to create a new, natural and friendly on-board culture. The new uniform was a fusion of Asian tradition and contemporary design. Based on the traditional Qi Pao, it is stylish, comfortable and distinctive,” Mr Dixon said.
Low fares, great destinations and our friendly crew will create a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience, affordable to all. Jetstar Asia will enable more people to enjoy the speed, efficiency and comfort of air travel.
Jetstar Asia Chief Operating Officer, Con Korfiatis, said: It's our people that will really make the difference. Our pilots and crew are enthusiastic and committed to bring together the best of Asia and Australia, creating a truly friendly and enjoyable experience for all our customers.
This is an exciting time to be in the aviation industry and many people have applied to join Jetstar Asia. The response has been overwhelming.
Mr Korfiatis said that up to 200 jobs would be created when Jetstar Asia launched by the end of the year. The forty five experienced pilots had been recruited and over fifty cabin crew were currently in training with more to join the airline over the coming months.
Mr Korfiatis said that Jetstar Asia's fleet of brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, which seat 180 customers, would arrive in Singapore from next month. The A320 offers customers the widest cabin of any single aisle aircraft in the sky and its stylish and comfortable leather seats will provide extra comfort. It is a proven and reliable aircraft with low operating costs and this means savings for our customers.
He said, “These savings will give our customers the freedom to enjoy the efficiency and convenience of air travel. They can fly to more destinations more often. Jetstar Asia fleet will comprise four A320s by January 2005 and build to more than 20 aircraft over the next three years.
Jetstar Asia's launch date, routes and fare structures will be announced upon receipt of an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and traffic rights.
About Jetstar Asia
Jetstar Asia is a partnership between Qantas (49%); Tony Chew (22%); FF Wong (10%) and Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited (19%). The airline is expected to create approximately 200 jobs, when it commences services to a number of regional destinations within five hours of Singapore by the end of the year.
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