The Singapore Commentator

The skies are getting crowded. But it’s also getting cheaper. New budget carrier Jetstar Asia prepares to take off.

Jetstar Asia starts flights with launch of Hong Kong route next week
Jetstar Asia will take to the skies for the first time when it flies to Hong Kong one week from now at a promotional fare of 48 Singapore dollars (29 US) for a one-way ticket, the Singapore-based budget carrier said. On December 16, the Qantas-backed carrier will launch its Taipei route at a promotional fare of 88 dollars for a one-way trip and services to the Thai resort of Pattaya will begin four days later with a special fare of 28 dollars one-way, it said. Chief operating officer Con Korfiatis said the airline will announce details of four other routes -- Shanghai, Jakarta, Surabaya and Manila -- at a later date...

And just in time for the holiday season.