Singapore low-cost operators expand Southeast Asia networks
Two Singapore-based low-cost carriers – Scoot and Jetstar Asia – have announced expansions on their Southeast Asian networks. Jetstar Asia will in June launch flights to Krabi in Thailand and resume operations to Clark in the Philippines. Flights to Krabi will be operated six times weekly from 7 June, while the Clark flights begin on 16 June. The Qantas unit will operate four weekly flights to Clark before adding another frequency in October. Says Jetstar Asia chief John Simeone: “We’re excited to add these two popular destinations, responding to demand, providing our customers with more incredible low-cost travel options and supporting the travel and tourism industries in these two critical markets.” Jetstar Asia will be the second carrier to fly between Krabi and Singapore, after compatriot Scoot, which will be upping capacity with three additional weekly flights. Scoot’s network expansion comes as the Singapore Airlines Group unit prepares to take delivery of its first Embraer 190-E2 aircraft. The airline on 5 March disclosed the E2’s initial network, including the addition of two regional points from Singapore. The airline announced that the E2s – on lease from lessor Azorra – will be flying to Samui in Thailand from May, and Sibu in Malaysia from June. In addition, the E2s will be deployed on flights to Hat Yai and Krabi in Thailand, as well as to Kuantan and Miri in Malaysia. Meanwhile, other low-cost operators in the region have also disclosed network expansion plans. Vietjet on 5 March announced new flights from Hanoi to Melbourne and Hiroshima. The twice-weekly flights between Hanoi and Melbourne will commence from 2 June, while flights to Hiroshima are operated twice a week, and begin on 12 May. States the airline: “The new services are crucial in Vietjet’s plan to expand its flight network in response to pent-up travel demand, stimulating cultural exchange, education, economic development, and tourism between Vietnam and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.”<br/>
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Singapore low-cost operators expand Southeast Asia networks
Two Singapore-based low-cost carriers – Scoot and Jetstar Asia – have announced expansions on their Southeast Asian networks. Jetstar Asia will in June launch flights to Krabi in Thailand and resume operations to Clark in the Philippines. Flights to Krabi will be operated six times weekly from 7 June, while the Clark flights begin on 16 June. The Qantas unit will operate four weekly flights to Clark before adding another frequency in October. Says Jetstar Asia chief John Simeone: “We’re excited to add these two popular destinations, responding to demand, providing our customers with more incredible low-cost travel options and supporting the travel and tourism industries in these two critical markets.” Jetstar Asia will be the second carrier to fly between Krabi and Singapore, after compatriot Scoot, which will be upping capacity with three additional weekly flights. Scoot’s network expansion comes as the Singapore Airlines Group unit prepares to take delivery of its first Embraer 190-E2 aircraft. The airline on 5 March disclosed the E2’s initial network, including the addition of two regional points from Singapore. The airline announced that the E2s – on lease from lessor Azorra – will be flying to Samui in Thailand from May, and Sibu in Malaysia from June. In addition, the E2s will be deployed on flights to Hat Yai and Krabi in Thailand, as well as to Kuantan and Miri in Malaysia. Meanwhile, other low-cost operators in the region have also disclosed network expansion plans. Vietjet on 5 March announced new flights from Hanoi to Melbourne and Hiroshima. The twice-weekly flights between Hanoi and Melbourne will commence from 2 June, while flights to Hiroshima are operated twice a week, and begin on 12 May. States the airline: “The new services are crucial in Vietjet’s plan to expand its flight network in response to pent-up travel demand, stimulating cultural exchange, education, economic development, and tourism between Vietnam and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.”<br/>
