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    Jetstar flight (on British airways ticket) confusion

    Bit confused - I'm flying to London from the Gold Coast on Christmas day. All the flights (including the Gold Coast to Sydney leg on Jetstar) were booked via British Airways. My question Re these - will Jetstar check my bags through to London or will I have to collect in Sydney and recheck at...
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    Qantas and Jetstar to launch new Vanuatu routes

    More competition on the way with QF looking to utilise 738’s and E190’s, and JQ A321neos. ——— QANTAS POUNCES ON VANUATU AS ITS FLAG CARRIER FLOUNDERS Qantas and Jetstar are looking to move in on Australia-Vanuatu services following the collapse of flag carrier Air Vanuatu. The Flying...
  3. J

    Qantas International Lounge Perth T3 Access

    hello, I have Qantas Club membership, am I able to access the Qantas international lounge in Perth T3 if I'm going on a domestic Jetstar flight? Thanks
  4. chaosboi

    BNE to coughet - Jetstar vs Singapore Airlines

    I’m planning a trip to Thailand next year and almost ready to book flights but torn with a decision between redeeming my QFF or Velocity pts. The decision is between the flights that have just become available with velocity from BNE to coughet for 31,000pts & $217 which will fly Singapore on...
  5. henrus

    Kiwi Lawyer attempts to claim tax refund on $0 Jetstar fares

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/350274685/wellington-lawyer-takes-jetstar-disputes-tribunal-after-cancelling-59-return-free Stuff article explains it all but in short this really bored and dumb Kiwi lawyer decided to purchase the return for free tickets that JQ offers with a max bundle, call and...
  6. Mattg

    Avianca's rebranding to "avianca"

    Some of you may remember when Avianca announced a major rebrand last year. The change? They were putting a lower-case "a" on the word "avianca". :rolleyes: There are some details here: Avianca Airlines Rebrands, Goes Lowercase This is how avianca's CEO described the rebrand at the time: So...
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    Jetstar - What happened to the butter chicken?

    It was the only borderline-nice thing about flying JQ internationally. And now it has gone? Source: Current menu: https://www.jetstar.com/_/media/files/foods-and-drinks/bc_from-australia_light-meals.pdf 2022 menu...
  8. J

    Jetstar Denpasar to Adelaide

    I am looking to book a Bali trip next year and have noticed that there are no daytime direct flights to Adelaide from Denpasar. There are plenty leaving Bali at 11.30pm for an overnight flight, but the ones that usually leave at 10.30am are no longer appearing as available. I have searched loads...
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    Jetstar compliments

    A question so rarely seen online but, is there a way to pass a compliment re Jetstar crew A cursory search of their website threw up a web chat which seemed to be more focussed on complaints, and may or may not be AI based Ordinarily I’d email QFF but uncertain if it would be passed on (JQ677...
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    Jetstar Lounge Invitation Missing First?

    Hi Brain Trust, I've passed on a P1 invitation to a friend for a JQ flight but there is no first option under the drop down? Is this working as intended? Typing in First doesn't work either. Enhancement? This is under the independent 'Jetstar Bookings' option.
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    Jetstar Asia launches Broome to Singapore flights

    Jetstar Asia to begin services between Broome and Singapore. Seasonal twice weekly service commences 25th June, running until late-October. Fares from $145. Source: https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstar-asia-announces-low-fares-flights-from-singapore-to-broome-western-australia/
  12. RSVKanga

    Jetstar flight almost takes off from Melbourne with “door” open

    EDIT: The original post alleging a cargo door was open was removed and replaced with this one: It’s the comms panel that was left open, not the cargo door, apparently
  13. Mattg

    Scoot getting Embraer E190s

    This is kinda cool. Scoot will take delivery of its first E190 regional jets in May. The 2-2 seating layout should be quite tolerable. The first 6 Scoot E190 destinations ex Singapore have been announced as Krabi, Hat Yai, Koh Samui, Miri, Kuantan and Sibu...
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    What to do when Jetstar downgrades a Classic Reward booking

    Last May my partner and I were downgraded from J on CR bookings on 2 flights SYD-DPS and DPS-SYD some weeks before departure due to aircraft changes (no J on Neo) - which I only discovered looking at seat maps, we were still noted as J in QF App, QF/JQ webpages etc. We called Qantas but as NB’s...
  15. S

    Jetstar Catch the Stars ($20 Voucher)

    To celebrate the new uniform launch, Complete the game, answer the question and win a $20 voucher. https://jetstarmorestarsthanever.com.au/
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    Jetstar adds Adelaide to Proserpine

    Jetstar will launch flights between Adelaide and Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Service commences 1st September, and operates 3x weekly (Wed/Fri/Sun) Source: https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstars-new-flights-between-adelaide-and-the-whitsundays-go-on-sale-at-11am-aedt-today-from-just-99/
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    Jetstar New Uniform

    Highly overdue, but looks good, replacing a very stale current uniform so anything would be better. Pilots going from Black to Blue which I don’t believe anyone has, I recall the initial Tiger Airways uniform was blue, everyone else is black...
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    Neighbour Free on Jetstar Long-Haul?

    Jetstar do not offer a neighbour free product unlike Qantas, Scoot etc. Has anyone requested this at the airport at all or know of any other ways to try and request the middle seat free on a long haul flight? Jetstar planes are often at capacity given the relatively low fares, but I wouldn't...
  19. T

    Jetstar using Qantas points

    WHAT DO YOU GET ON JETSTAR USING QANTAS POINTS TO BALI.
  20. andyrb

    [The Age] Ute crashes into Jetstar aircraft on tarmac at Sydney Airport

    Ute crashes into Jetstar aircraft on tarmac at Sydney Airport A ute driven by a security contractor has crashed into a Jetstar passenger aircraft on the tarmac at Sydney Airport, trapping the driver and forcing the plane to be pulled from service. The crash happened about 5.30am on Monday...
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