Jetstar Launches Singapore - Beijing Flights

Jetstar has launched daily flights between Singapore and the Chinese capital, Beijing.

 Jetstar’s fares for travel between Singapore and Beijing (one way, including all fees and taxes) start from Sin$248 for Economy Starter and Sin$598 for Business Class.

 Sale fares on the inaugural six hour flight were as low as Sin$98 one way for Economy Starter, inclusive of fees and taxes.

“The growth of our Singapore hub is strengthened by our maturing product. As well as lower fares, we offer an expanding network, a choice of business or economy class and on-board innovations like iPads,” said Jetstar Group CEO, Bruce Buchanan.

CEO of Jetstar’s Australia & New Zealand operations David Hall, in Singapore for the inaugural Beijing flight, said the new route was also expected to increase inbound visitors from Australia.

“Numbers of Australian visitors to China are showing double digit growth this year and this route encourages people travelling to Beijing to see what Singapore has to offer as well,” said Mr Hall.

Jetstar will operate an Airbus A330 on its Singapore-Beijing service, configured for 303 passengers across business and economy classes.

 Jetstar will also be one of the first low cost carriers to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will gradually replace its A330s from mid-2013.

Jetstar’s Singapore hub now connects to 27 destinations, including 14 in South East Asia, 10 in China and three in Australia.

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