Highlights: Jetstar Asia to shutter, says 'really high cost increases' in Singapore affected business
The airline will continue to operate flights for the next seven weeks on a progressively reduced schedule, before its final day of operation on Jul 31.
Jetstar planes on the tarmac at Chang Airport in Singapore on Sep 23, 2018. (Photo: iStock)
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SINGAPORE: Jetstar Asia will cease operations at the end of July, affecting more than 500 employees in Singapore and 16 regional routes.
This marks an end to over two decades of air travel under the Singapore-based budget airline, whose parent company is Qantas Group.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday (Jun 11), Jetstar Group CEO Stephanie Tully said the airline has seen "really high cost increases" at its Singapore base, including rises in fuel, airport fees and ground handling charges.
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