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Qantas Shuts Down Jetstar Asia Amid Rising Costs and Competition

Qantas is closing Jetstar Asia to cut costs and invest $500 million in fleet renewal, offering refunds and support to affected passengers and employees.


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  • Qantas is shutting down its budget airline Jetstar Asia due to rising supplier costs and increased competition in the region.
  • The closure aims to free up $500 million for fleet renewal investments.
  • Passengers with existing bookings on cancelled flights will receive full refunds or alternative travel options.
  • Qantas will provide redundancy benefits and support to all employees impacted by the closure.
  • The decision reflects Qantas's strategy to streamline operations in a challenging market environment.

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Australia's Qantas to close budget airline Jetstar Asia
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"…The shutdown of Jetstar Asia will not impact the operations of Australia-based Jetstar Airways, nor those of Jetstar Japan, according to a statement from Qantas."

Qantas Shuts ‘Jetstar Asia’ Brand, Final Flights at the End of July
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"…Qantas has confirmed it will shut down its Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia by July 31, citing unsustainable operating costs and ongoing financial losses."

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