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Jetstar Airways is a Low-cost Airline based in Melbourne , Australia . It is a subsidiary of Qantas , created in response to the threat posed by low-cost airline Virgin Blue . It operates an extensive domestic network and regional and international services. Its main base is Melbourne Airport .1 HISTORY The airline was established by Qantas in 2003 as a low-cost domestic subsidiary. Qantas acquired Impulse Airlines and relaunched the airline under the Jetstar brand. Domestic passenger services began on 25 May 2004 , after it commenced selling tickets in February 2004 . International services to Christchurch , New Zealand , commenced on 1 December 2005 . Although owned by Qantas, its management operates largely independently of Qantas through the company formerly known as Impulse Airlines - an airline acquired by Qantas on 20 November 2001 . at Brisbane International Airport in Brisbane , Australia .]] at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney , Australia .]] Despite its low-cost ethos, Jetstar currently offers a limited number of connecting services without through Baggage Checking - though this has changed since International flights commenced in November 2006 when baggage connectivity and connecting services were added as a service offering for Domestic flights connecting with International flights only. Reserved Seating is currently provided on all routes and from 4 October 2006 Jetstar became the first Australian airline to allow customers to select their seat when booking.2 On 13 December 2004 , the first flight of sister airline Jetstar Asia Airways took off from its Singapore hub to Hong Kong , marking Qantas' entry into the Asian low-cost market, and its intentions in battling key competitor Singapore Airlines at its home ground. Note that Qantas has only a 49% stake in Jetstar Asia's ownership. ''(See Jetstar Asia Airways )'' On December 1 2005 , Jetstar commenced operations from 4 Australian cities Sydney , Melbourne , Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Christchurch in New Zealand . On December 7 2005 it was announced that Jetstar would establish the world's first global Low Cost Airline flying initially to destinations within 10 hours of Australia but later to operate to Europe and the Americas . At the end of 2005 , it was announced that Jetstar would fly to Perth, Western Australia , from Geelong's Avalon Airport . In July 2006, Jetstar and Jetstar Asia were brought together under the Jetstar brand.3 Jetstar, Jetstar Asia Airways and Valuair customers now make all online bookings through Jetstar.com. The advertising Slogan of Jetstar is "All day every day low fares". Two additional slogans have recently been used in its marketing campaigns; "Let's Fly Jetstar" (2004-2006) & "It's All About Choice" (2006-present) In 2007, Jetstar won the Low-cost Carrier section of the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Jetstar wins Best Low-Cost Airline Award for 2007 DESTINATIONS Until recently Qantas and Jetstar did not share any routes, to avoid internal competition. However, with the addition of Adelaide, Perth, Townsville and Darwin services, this is no longer the case. Due to the different markets each attracts, this seems to have a limited effect on either of the airlines. Flights from Melbourne to Sydney , Brisbane , Adelaide and Perth depart from Avalon Airport , as previously mentioned, because these routes are some of the key Qantas routes. The exceptions to this rule of no competition are flights to Tasmania and Gold Coast , routes on which Qantas operates a few services for those who would prefer travelling on the full service parent Qantas, or customers wishing to travel Business Class. Unlike other scheduled airlines, Jetstar's services from Melbourne to Adelaide , Brisbane , Sydney and Perth (and return) operate from Avalon Airport , near Geelong . All other Melbourne services use Melbourne Airport , Tullamarine. Qantas has a large maintenance facility at Avalon. -200 at Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney , Australia .]] Destinations served are: ''Operated by Jetstar International'' 4 From Australia To Asia
North America ]] ''Operated by Jetstar''
For an indication of routes served, see http://www.jetstar.com.au/routeMap/index.html FLEET .]] As of November 2006, Jetstar's average fleet age is 2.1 years. Jetstar Airways Fleet Age . Jetstar is looking to purchase 6 Airbus A321 for domestic routes. Previously operated The launch fleet of Boeing 717 s with 125 seats has been replaced with new Airbus A320 s, fitted with 177 leather seats. This has since been augmented with the addition of Airbus A330 s, operating on International services. SPONSORSHIP Jetstar Airways is the major sponsor of the Gold Coast Titans Rugby League team. INCIDENTS Since commencing operation, the airline has encountered a single in-flight incident, however no injuries or fatalities occurred.
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