JQ Aims to encircle China.

[markis10]

Whats next for the orange roo, looks like HKG/TPE and Korea are possible bases and/or JV opportunities:

HONG Kong, Tapei and Korea are potential targets for Jetstar joint ventures as the airline moves to strengthen its presence in North Asia and build a network in China.

The airline is well on its way to building a presence in China with nine destinations serviced from Singapore and up to three more on the way.
Chief executive Bruce Buchanan unveiled a strategy yesterday for "surrounding" the world's fastest-growing aviation market as the low-cost carrier builds up up its presence.
And he did not rule out forming a domestic joint venture in China if the opportunity arose but indicated this was likely to be years away.
"We want to build the brand ahead of . . . getting more and more established in the marketplace," he said.
"So what you'll see I think from us is connecting the dots first up."
Mr Buchanan said this would mean further growth into China from existing joint ventures in Singapore, Vietnam, Japan and possibly out of Australia.

Jetstar aims to build a network in China | The Australian

 

[samh004]

I'd say their best bet would be a joint venture (in China, now), but can't imagine CX would be particularly impressed about them adding a base in HKG. That said, there is a new low-cost terminal in HKG, so there's a spot for them. CX might like to convert DragonAir into. Low cost carrier now to stave off the inevitable.

I'd hope that the eventual plan is to connect all the different hubs up to allow better connections and such, instead of lots of different hubs in the region not really working together.

Look out Tiger!


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