Jet Star
Jetstar was introduced as Qantas' solution to the growing competitive domestic market for discount air travel within Australia. This fresh airline, with its great advertising campaign featuring Magda Szubanski, was greatly anticipated by the Australian public, and while its destination portfolio may not be as extensive as some, this airline has international routes in their itinerary and a vast fleet of aircraft to follow.
With destinations covering most of the popular cities and towns within Australia and its notable reputation for cheap flights this airline is a genuine local. Going that step further, Jetstar also shows their support for Australian sport by sponsoring the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans football team.
The Jetstar Fleet consists of the following Aircraft that travels through out Australia : 27 Airbus A320s, 1 Airbus A321 and 6 Airbus A330s. In addition to this it has a fleet of Airbus A330-200 that service its international flights.
Jet Star Destinations
- Within Australia (21)
- Within New Zealand (1)
- International Destinations (27)
- Ballina
- Byron
- Adelaide
- Whitsunday Coast
- Brisbane
- Fraser Coast
- Cairns
- Darwin
- Gold Coast
- Hamilton Island
- Hobart
- Launceston
- Hayman
- Port Douglas
- Newcastle
- Perth
- Sunshine Coast
- Sydney
- Melbourne (Avalon)
- Melbourne (Tullamarine)
- Townsville
Pre-pay your Meals
International flights with Jetstar now allow the economy traveler to choose what they would like and to pay for it before they get on board! Saves the hassle of paying for your meal on board and the convenience of choosing exactly what you would like!
Fly Jetstar: earn Qantas Frequent Flyer miles
As a subsidiary of Qantas, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can take full advantage of earning points on Jetstar flights the same was as they do on Qantas flights, and if you forget to add the information when you make the booking you can always add it later, this means you can even add it on the check in kiosk at the airport!
Check in early and relax!
The check in time for Jetstar flights open 2 hours before all domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. So there is plenty of time to grab the family and get to the airport. However don't leave it till it's too late! Jetstar can offer you travel tips, be it for the individual or a family. These tips even range to that for kids and how to cope with travelling and of course lots of helpful hints for Mum and Dad.
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