Singapore Airlines Group to Absorb Jetstar Asia Routes

Singapore Airlines Group will take over several routes following the upcoming closure of Jetstar Asia Airways. Scoot, the low-cost arm of the group, will operate select routes left unserved, while Singapore Airlines will increase frequencies on others. Both carriers are repositioning to fill the gap left by Jetstar Asia’s exit from the market.

Scoot is set to launch flights from Singapore to Okinawa Naha, Medan Kuala Namu, and Labuan Bajo, pending regulatory approval and commercial viability. These destinations are currently served exclusively by Jetstar Asia, which will cease operations on July 31, 2025.

The closure of Jetstar Asia, announced earlier this month by parent company Qantas Group, is attributed to escalating supplier costs, high airport charges, and growing regional competition. The airline currently serves 18 destinations across nine countries from its Singapore hub.

A spokesperson for Singapore Airlines Group confirmed that the group’s carriers would assume control or increase service on nine routes across key Southeast and South Asian markets, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. Some of these routes are also operated by other airlines.

The group has yet to confirm if it will take over flights from Singapore to Broome and Wuxi—two destinations currently served only by Jetstar Asia.

This strategic move will help Singapore Airlines Group strengthen its regional network and maintain connectivity for passengers impacted by Jetstar Asia’s departure. Regulatory clearances and operational planning are ongoing as the transition progresses.

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