Jetstar is a low-cost carrier that is part of the Qantas Group. You can redeem Qantas points to fly with Jetstar, as well as earning Qantas points and status credits when you purchase certain bundles with your Jetstar ticket. Below you can find our recent articles on Jetstar.
Jetstar is offering vouchers to customers who voluntarily switch to an alternate flight at a less popular time. We explore the pros & cons of accepting these offers.
Qantas' Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia will shut down at the end of July 2025 after almost 21 years, citing rising costs.
For Jetstar domestic flights, you can check in and drop your checked bags at the airport between 2 hours and 40 minutes before departure. There are different timings for international flights.
Jetstar will cease flying from Sydney to Honolulu in October 2025, marking the end of Jetstar service to the USA after 19 years.
Qantas Platinum members can enjoy access to the Qantas First Lounges when flying on Jetstar domestic flights that depart from international terminals. With flights available for as little as $29, this can be a great deal... assuming Jetstar doesn't cancel your flight.
If another airline has a cheaper flight, you can fly Jetstar for 10% off the competitor's fare using the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee.
Every Friday afternoon between 12-8pm, you can pick up cheap flights with Jetstar's Friday Fare Frenzy sales.
Jetstar has cheap Business Class fares on sale from Melbourne or Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City from just $599 one-way or $1,153 return. If you add on a Business Max bundle, you can even earn Qantas status credits.
Jetstar will soon fly direct from Australia to two surprising new cities in regional New Zealand - Hamilton and Dunedin.
Jetstar has updated its fare bundles, removing the Economy Max option and changing the inclusions on other bundles. As a result, some Jetstar fares now earn fewer Qantas points & status credits.
Qantas Club members, eligible Qantas frequent flyers and Jetstar Business Max passengers can enjoy lounge access at some airports when flying Jetstar.
Jetstar has just launched several new domestic routes, and there are lots more coming later in 2024 including new international routes like Brisbane-Bangkok, Sunshine Coast-Auckland and Perth-Phuket.