Why I Flew Jetstar to the AFF Melbourne Gathering
Given a choice of Qantas, Virgin Australia or Jetstar, I chose to fly the budget carrier from Canberra to Melbourne for last weekend’s AFF gathering. No, I’m not crazy… here’s why.
Given a choice of Qantas, Virgin Australia or Jetstar, I chose to fly the budget carrier from Canberra to Melbourne for last weekend’s AFF gathering. No, I’m not crazy… here’s why.
For a $65 annual fee, Club Jetstar gets you access to discounted member-only fares and 20% off baggage & seat selection fees.
Jetstar flyers can now earn more Qantas Points and bonus status credits with a Qantas Frequent Flyer Extra subscription, costing $199 per year (in addition to the cost of a Club Jetstar membership).
Jetstar flights from Singapore will depart from Terminal 2 at Changi Airport from 21 January 2026 — a much more convenient terminal for connectivity, and closer to the Qantas lounges.
Jetstar will install Business Class seats on its new Airbus A321XlR fleet. Once these new planes arrive, you’ll even be able to upgrade into these seats using Qantas Points.