{"id":99133,"date":"2025-06-11T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=99133"},"modified":"2025-06-11T14:17:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T08:47:53","slug":"qantas-to-shut-down-jetstar-asia-cancels-16-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/11\/qantas-to-shut-down-jetstar-asia-cancels-16-routes\/","title":{"rendered":"Qantas to Close Jetstar Asia, Cancels 16 Routes from Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SYDNEY-<\/strong> Qantas Group (QF)<\/a> has announced the closure of its Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Asia (3K), effective July 31, 2025. The strategic move aligns with the Group\u2019s ambitious fleet renewal and capital reallocation plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shutdown will affect 16 intra-Asia routes from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)<\/a>, but does not impact Jetstar Airways (JQ) or Jetstar Japan (GK) services into or out of Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qantas to Close Jetstar Asia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Jetstar Asia, a key player in Southeast Asia\u2019s budget travel market for over 20 years, is ceasing operations due to rising supplier costs, some up by 200%, and heightened regional competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite a legacy of reliable service, the airline could not match the profitability of Qantas Group\u2019s core operations in Australia<\/a> and New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline is forecasted to report a $35 million underlying EBIT loss in FY25. Operations will wind down over seven weeks, ending on July 31, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affected customers will be eligible for full refunds or rebooking on alternate carriers, while staff will receive redundancy support and job placement assistance within the Qantas Group or other regional carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Redeployment of Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The closure will enable the Qantas Group to recycle up to $500 million in capital. Thirteen Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 aircraft<\/a> will be transferred to Jetstar Airways and QantasLink operations across Australia and New Zealand. These redeployments will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n