Scoot, the budget arm of Singapore Airlines, will take over some of the routes operated by Jetstar Asia, which will cease operations in July.
Local media reports, citing a Singapore Airlines spokesperson, state that Scoot will launch new flights from Singapore to Okinawa, Japan and Labuan Bajo in Indonesia. These routes, which have been exclusively operated by Jetstar Asia, are subject to regulatory approval and ongoing discussions with partners.
Airline Economics has contacted Singapore Airlines for comment.
Qantas said earlier this week that it would close Jetstar Asia, blaming the decision on rising supplier costs, high airport fees, and intensified competition in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Australian airline said that it has been “fundamentally challenging” for Jetstar Asia to deliver returns comparable to the stronger-performing core markets within the Qantas Group, with all airline operations ceasing on July 31, 2025.
The closure of the airline will see 13 Jetstar Asia A320 aircraft progressively redeployed throughout “core markets” in Australia and New Zealand. This will also allow for the redeployment of up to A$500 million ($325.4 million) in capital, supporting Qantas’ fleet renewal program.
Singapore Airlines will also reportedly increase services to other routes impacted by the closure of Jetstar Asia. These include services from Singapore to Manila, Colombo and Jakarta.
Jetstar Asia operates around 180 weekly services at Singapore’s Changi Airport and carried about 2.3 million passengers in 2024, around 3% of the airport’s total traffic.