Jetstar confirms long haul flights from Singapore

[JohnK]

Perhaps I got it slightly wrong yesterday.

There is a 3K flight to MNL at 01:30 and then from 6:00-8:25am there are 7 3K and 2 VF flights on the departure boards at SIN T1. There are also some other flights sprinkled throughout the day. Very impressive that 3K and VF have been able to setup that many routes.

 

[futaris]

NB, a QFF redemption on 3K401 or 3K402 would cost: 36k QFF + taxes.

An online Krisflyer Economy Saver redemption on SQ... would cost 23,375 + $154.50 taxes. You'd earn ~5,225 each way, so 9 return trips credited to Krisflyer should give a free return trip.

QFF earn/burn would only be better if you were QF platinum flying on a JetFlex or StarClass fare. Shame that you won't be able to use miles from another Oneworld program to redeem on this.

 

[futaris]

Soon, Jetstar will commence direct flights from Auckland to Singapore!*

And to celebrate, we have an exclusive JetMail members only sale, with fares for just $99^ Economy class or $599 for StarClass, Jetstar's International Business class! Click here to find out more about StarClass.

This sale is only available by clicking on the 'BOOK' button below from 7pm - 9pm today, Monday 21 June 2010, unless sold out prior.

So get ready to come back and book your sale fare at 7pm today!


Auckland to Singapore flights are operated by Jetstar Airways for Jetstar Asia (3K).
*Flights commence 18 March 2011, subject to regulatory approval.

Sale fares are one way, for travel 18 Mar - 12 Apr 2011 & 3 - 25 May 2011, limited availability during public holidays and weekends. Available on selected days and flights only.

Zone 6, so 140 SCs for 599 NZD. i.e. approx 3.45 AUD/SC.

 

[gilby08]

Zone 6, so 140 SCs for 599 NZD. i.e. approx 3.45 AUD/SC.

17th March 2011 AKL-SIN flight is already showing.. GET IN while the website works (albeit only one flight!)


EDIT: which is odd due to flights starting on the 18th.. Hmmmmmm book it or not!

 

[anat0l]

17th March 2011 AKL-SIN flight is already showing.. GET IN while the website works (albeit only one flight!)


EDIT: which is odd due to flights starting on the 18th.. Hmmmmmm book it or not!

Don't like the sound of this either way! (Can you imagine the Kiwis thinking that they've had to wait until 7pm to get these fares and find out that someone's already nicked them - yep, from across the Tasman...)

Zone 6, so 140 SCs for 599 NZD. i.e. approx 3.45 AUD/SC.

With today's exchange rate plus 3% Amex conversion charge, it's more like AUD 3.6 / SC. Still, a good rate and hard to beat. No idea if return sector is offered at the same price, but in any case I'm saving up for something else and don't have spare cash at the moment , otherwise a good deal.

 

[futaris]

Introducing direct flights from Singapore to Auckland for just $98!

for the return

 

[gilby08]

Prices seem good on that leg too!

 

[gilby08]

Also something interesting i think....

It advises that it will be operated by Jetstar Airways for Jetstar Asia (3k)?

So JQ crew on 3K aircraft?

 

[anat0l]

Also something interesting i think....

It advises that it will be operated by Jetstar Airways for Jetstar Asia (3k)?

So JQ crew on 3K aircraft?

Qantas may need to update their T&Cs if 3K start offering Star Class, otherwise there may be some bitter confusion when the SCs don't come rolling in.

Frequent Flyer - About the Program - Terms & Conditions (then scroll down to Jetstar section)

 

[Zoe]

:d:d

also something interesting i think....

It advises that it will be operated by jetstar airways for jetstar asia (3k)?

So jq crew on 3k aircraft?

:d

 

[gilby08]

:d:d

:d

Okkkkkayyyyyy?!

Thanks for that insightful post there...

 

[serfty]

Qantas may need to update their T&Cs if 3K start offering Star Class, otherwise there may be some bitter confusion when the SCs don't come rolling in.

Frequent Flyer - About the Program - Terms & Conditions (then scroll down to Jetstar section)

Can't see a problem!

Jetstar (JQ) (3K) (VF)   VY (JetFlex)       Economy       1        -
                         DJ (StarClass)     Premium       1        25%
                         --------------------------------------------- 
                         Status Credits are earned on all eligible Booking Classes. 
                         Flights operated by Jetstar Asia (3K) and Valuair (VF) 
                         do not offer StarClass.
                         Excluded: Points and Status Credits are not earned 
                         when travelling in the Economy Cabin on flights with a 
                         Jetstar (JQ), Jetstar Asia (3K) or Valuair (VF) flight 
                         number as part of a Qantas International fare or on Qantas 
                         codeshare flights (ie with a QF flight number) operated by 
                         Jetstar other than in Qantas Economy booking classes of B, 
                         H, K or Y.

As noted:

...
It advises that it will be operated by Jetstar Airways for Jetstar Asia (3k)?

So JQ crew on 3K aircraft?

That would be JQ crew on JQ operated Aircraft on behalf of Jetstar Asia (3K).

 

[gilby08]

Flights operated by Jetstar Asia (3K) and Valuair (VF) do not offer StarClass.

 

[serfty]

Flights operated by Jetstar Asia (3K) and Valuair (VF) do not offer StarClass.

... and [332] flights operated by Jetstar do!

As you posted:

... It advises that it will be operated by Jetstar Airways for Jetstar Asia (3k)? ...

That would mean:

• JQ Aircraft (332 which does have *Class)
• JQ Staff

I presume 3K will "sell/market" the tickets and "pay" JQ to operate the flights.

 

[gilby08]

... and [332] flights operated by Jetstar do!


As you posted: That would mean:

• JQ Aircraft (332 which does have *Class)
• JQ Staff

I presume 3K will "sell" the tickets and "pay" JQ to operate the flights.

Yer all good mate, i knew the *Class would be fine for earning points, just find it an interesting how they are doing what they are doing with the a/c, flt numbers and crewing etc etc

 

[markis10]

... and [332] flights operated by Jetstar do!

As you posted: That would mean:

• JQ Aircraft (332 which does have *Class)
• JQ Staff

I presume 3K will "sell" the tickets and "pay" JQ to operate the flights.

And if its a 3K flight number - no lounge access including in Starclass
Bet they update the T&C's!

 

[gilby08]

Fares are up on website and not slow at the moment!!

 

[serfty]

Singapore-Auckland 19:50-09:55
Auckland-Singapore 11:25-18:00

Inclusive prices:

R/T ex SIN: SGD1,178.38 for *Class, SGD178.38 for light
R/T ex AKL: NZD1,216.67 for *Class, NZD216.67 for light

 

[dajop]

Yer all good mate, i knew the *Class would be fine for earning points, just find it an interesting how they are doing what they are doing with the a/c, flt numbers and crewing etc etc

Bet it's something to do with traffic rights from Singapore -NZ. Do Australian airlines (in this instance JQ) have rights for non stop routes between the two countries?