Jetstar to Launch International Flights from Avalon
Jetstar, the low-cost carrier owned by Qantas, plans to start new international services from Avalon Airport. This move includes flights to Bali beginning March 23.
The airline is equipping its aircraft with crew rest areas, enabling longer flights and expanding network possibilities for Qantas.
The decision targets the growing population in Melbourne's western suburbs, which extend as far as Geelong, aiming to capture this emerging market.
Details of the New Service
- First international flights from Avalon Airport
- Initial route: Avalon to Bali, starting March 23
- Possibility of additional destinations following fleet upgrades
"The low-cost carrier is fitting its planes with crew rest areas that will allow them to fly further, unlocking more network advantages for Qantas."
Jetstar’s expansion reflects Qantas’ strategy to leverage growth in Melbourne’s expanding western region through its subsidiary.
Summary
Jetstar will begin flying internationally from Avalon Airport to Bali later in March, enhancing Qantas’s network by targeting Melbourne's growing western suburbs.
Author’s summary: Jetstar's new international flights from Avalon Airport aim to tap Melbourne’s expanding western suburbs and extend Qantas’s reach through strategic fleet upgrades.