Jetstar Japan is a low-fare domestic Japanese airline, initially planned to commence flights in late 2012,[2] but it launched ahead of schedule on 3 July 2012.[3] The airline operates to five destinations, with Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa to be served from the carrier's main base at Tokyo Narita Airport, using a fleet of three new Airbus A320 aircraft.
It is owned by Qantas (33.3%), Japan Airlines (33.3%), Mitsubishi Corporation (16.7%), and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (16.7%).[4] Total capitalization commitment for the new airline is up to ¥12 billion.
The airline plans to expand its initial fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft to a total of 24 within the first few years of operation.[2] Jetstar Japan will compete against Peach Aviation and AirAsia Japan in the domestic low-cost market.[3]
History [edit]
On 6 April 2012 the airline was granted an Air operator's certificate by the Japanese MLIT, in preparation for the launch of services in July 2012.[5]
Destinations [edit]
Jetstar Japan announced that it would commence operations on 3 July 2012 using Narita Airport as a hub (subject to regulatory approval).[6] The first route to be served was between Tokyo and Fukuoka, while services between Tokyo and Sapporo, Okinawa, and Osaka began on 9 July 2012, with services from Osaka to Fukuoka and Sapporo shortly after on 24 August 2012.[7] The airline announced that it will establish Kansai International Airport as a second hub and started service from Osaka to Okinawa on 28 October 2012.[1] The following airports will be served:
Jetstar Japan began operations with three aircraft and has since been adding a new aircraft every 4–6 weeks.
Jetstar Japan Fleet
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Airbus A320[6]
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10
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2 |
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180
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180
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