Scoot to take over some Jetstar Asia routes
Singapore Airlines’ budget subsidiary, Scoot will take over some routes currently run by soon to close Jetstar Asia.
Jetstar Asia, based at Changi Airport, is set to close down on July 31, due to high airport fees and fierce competition.
Scoot will launch new routes from Singapore to Okinawa, Japan and Labuan Bajo in Indonesia, Scoot said.
Both routes were exclusive to Jetstar Asia.
Main carrier Singapore Airlines will increase capacity on other Jetstar Asia routes.
These include to Manila, Colombo and Jakarta.
Full details of expanded schedules will be announced subject to approvals.
It also said it will look to fast track applications of Jetstar Asia staff for available jobs within SIA Group.
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