Summary
- Jetstar is launching a brand new direct service between Sydney and Osaka, providing over 100,000 seats annually on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
- The service will operate 3 times per week, departing Sydney on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:20 AEST until October 5.
- Osaka is often called the food capital of Japan and is a preferred destination for Australian tourists, making it an exciting addition to Jetstar’s expanding international services.
If you happen to’ve got a craving for sushi that those pre-packed supermarket selections just aren’t hitting, Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar is launching a brand new direct service between Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Osaka’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) perfect for Aussie foodies trying to get their fix at Japan’s cuisine capital.
Osaka-bound
Launching April 1, 2024, the service will operate on Jetstar’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet 3 times per week, providing over 100,000 seats annually. Flights are scheduled to depart Sydney on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the return service operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until October 5.
Route |
Flight Number |
Departure |
Arrival |
---|---|---|---|
Sydney (SYD) – Osaka (KIX) |
JQ13 |
11:20 AEST |
19:00 JST |
Osaka (KIX) – Sydney (SYD) |
JQ14 |
21:00 JST |
08:35 AEST (+1) |
The announcement comes as Jetstar scales up its international services following an influx of Airbus A321neo deliveries requiring the carrier to redeploy its 787s across its network. Earlier this month, Jetstar confirmed it will add three latest Asian-bound routes from Brisbane Airport (BNW) in Queensland: Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, Tokyo-Narita International Airport (NRT), and Osaka. Brisbane to Osaka is scheduled to operate 4 weekly return flights, launching on February 2.
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Before the pandemic, around 500,000 Japanese residents visited Australia, contributing over AU$2 billion ($1.3 billion) to the economy; equally, Japan stays a top-rated destination for Australian tourists, with 522,000 tourists visiting in 2019. Jetstar is currently the one operator offering direct services between Sydney, Brisbane, and Cairns Airport (CNS), three of Australia’s hottest destinations for Japanese tourists. Flag carrier Qantas previously operated the Sydney – Osaka service until 2020; nonetheless, it has yet to announce any plans to relaunch the route.
In a press release shared by Jetstar, group CEO Stephanie Tully noted the carrier’s rapid outwards expansion following the addition of its eighth latest international service this yr. Tully added,
Ready for revamp
Jetstar currently operates a fleet of 11 787s, averaging around nine years in age, totally on its popular international services to Australian holiday hotspots Bali (DPS), Bangkok (BKK), and Honolulu (HNL).
Photo: Jetstar
Earlier this week, the airline unveiled ambitious plans to revamp and overhaul the cabin interiors amid growth in demand for business class travel. The multi-million-dollar project will see Jetstar increase its current premium offerings from 21 seats to 44, with economy scaled back from 314 seats to 281.
Business class features to be added within the refresh include personal device holders, power outlets, and seats with a really generous recline, while economy class will profit from seat-back smartphone holders and an influence outlet. Seating across each classes will probably be replaced with RECARO Aircraft Seating’s ergonomic options to enhance comfort during long-haul operations and reduce aircraft weight.
Jetstar can be set so as to add onboard WiFi for the primary time, allowing for easier, personal in-flight entertainment.
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