Jetstar is a low-cost carrier that is part of the Qantas Group. You can redeem Qantas points to fly with Jetstar, as well as earning Qantas points and status credits when you purchase certain bundles with your Jetstar ticket. Below you can find our recent articles on Jetstar.
For Jetstar domestic flights, you can check in and drop your checked bags at the airport between 2 hours and 40 minutes before departure. There are different timings for international flights.
Jetstar will cease flying from Sydney to Honolulu in October 2025, marking the end of Jetstar service to the USA after 19 years.
Qantas Platinum members can enjoy access to the Qantas First Lounges when flying on Jetstar domestic flights that depart from international terminals. With flights available for as little as $29, this can be a great deal... assuming Jetstar doesn't cancel your flight.
Every Friday afternoon between 12-8pm, you can pick up cheap flights with Jetstar's Friday Fare Frenzy sales.
Jetstar has cheap Business Class fares on sale from Melbourne or Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City from just $599 one-way or $1,153 return. If you add on a Business Max bundle, you can even earn Qantas status credits.
Jetstar will soon fly direct from Australia to two surprising new cities in regional New Zealand - Hamilton and Dunedin.
Jetstar has updated its fare bundles, removing the Economy Max option and changing the inclusions on other bundles. As a result, some Jetstar fares now earn fewer Qantas points & status credits.
Jetstar has just launched several new domestic routes, and there are lots more coming later in 2024 including new international routes like Brisbane-Bangkok, Sunshine Coast-Auckland and Perth-Phuket.
Qantas frequent flyers and Qantas Club members flying Jetstar from Perth Airport will effectively lose lounge access from 2 September 2024, when Jetstar moves to Terminal 2.
Jetstar Asia will launch non-stop flights from Broome to Singapore, with a seasonal twice-weekly service commencing on 25 June 2024.
We found out how Jetstar calculates refunds for passengers who book Business Class but are involuntarily downgraded to Economy.
Jetstar is reducing the amount of Business Class seats available on its flights to Bali by almost 90%, as it replaces its Boeing 787s on key routes with Economy-only Airbus A321neo LR aircraft.