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Singapore, BTNp: TODAY after more than four years, Jetstar Asia has resumed its Singapore to Perth services, the third Australian destination in the airline’s network following the relaunch
of flights from Singapore to Darwin and Melbourne.
Jetstar Asia flight 3K133 departed Singapore’s Changi Airport at 4:05pm and is expected to
arrive in Perth at 9:30pm. The returning flight 3K134, a designated Vaccinated Travel Lane
(VTL) service, will depart at 10.30 pm, arriving back in Singapore at 3:50am.
Jetstar Asia will operate four weekly services to the Western Australian capital to meet the
pent-up demand for travellers wanting to return to this ever-popular destination.
Jetstar Asia’s CEO, Bara Pasupathi, said before the pandemic, Singaporeans made up one
of the largest group of visitors to Perth and now quarantine-free travel was back on the menu,
they expected the route to be as popular as ever.
“With family ties, education and business interests, not to mention the incredible places to visit
in Western Australian from Fremantle, Rottnest Island and Monkey Mia to the stunning
Margaret River region, we know this destination is high of people’s list of places to visit,”
Pasupathi said.
“While we have operated a handful of services over the past two years to support business
needs in Perth, Jetstar Asia is very excited to officially add Perth back into our schedule.
“We know our customers are eager to reunite with friends and families, as well as enjoy the
incredible beaches, vineyards and natural wonders WA has to offer, so I’m sure they will
welcome Jetstar Asia’s low fares as well as the recent easing of quarantine requirements and
the move from PCR tests to ART.
“And in return, we can’t wait to welcome Western Australians back to the Lion City while
providing them access to services operated by Jetstar’s global network of codeshare and
interline partners, as well as Jetstar Asia’s Southeast Asian network.”
Tourism Minister Roger Cook said he welcomed the resumption of the Jetstar Asia flights from
Singapore to Perth.
“Western Australia is open for business and open for tourism,” Minister Cook said.
“We look forward to welcoming more tourists and travellers to Perth on the new Jetstar Asia
service.”
Jetstar’s Fly Flexible policy offers customers who book flights before 30 April 2022 with a ‘fee
free’ date change when travelling before 31 August 2023. Jetstar have also extended credit
vouchers for use until at least 31 December 2022, for flights up to the end of 2023. *BTNewspaper
