Jetstar Japan

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Initially planned to commence flights in late 2012, Jetstar Japan launched ahead of schedule on 3 July 2012 using Tokyo's Narita International Airport as a base.{{cite web |title=Japan Announcement |url=http://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/japan-announcement |access-date=28 March 2012 |publisher=Jetstar.com}}{{cite news |date=16 August 2011 |title=Qantas spreads wings with Jetstar Japan |url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/qantas-spreads-wings-with-jetstar-japan-20110816-1ivwo.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald}}{{cite web |date=8 February 2012 |title=Jetstar Japan brings forward launch date to Jul-2012, names initial five domestic destinations |url=http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/jetstar-japan-brings-forward-launch-date-to-jul-2012-names-initial-five-domestic-destinations-140287 |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation}} On 6 April 2012, the airline was granted an air operator's certificate by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MLITT), in preparation for the airline's launch of services.{{cite web |url=http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/jetstar-japan-receives-aoc-prepares-for-first-commercial-service-in-jul-2012-149587 |title=Jetstar Japan receives AOC, prepares for first commercial service in Jul-2012 |date=10 April 2012 |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |access-date=11 April 2012}} The first route to be served was between Tokyo Narita and Fukuoka on 3 July 2012, while services between Tokyo Narita and Okinawa (Naha Airport), Osaka (Kansai), and Sapporo (New Chitose) began on 9 July 2012. Services from Osaka Kansai to Fukuoka and Sapporo followed afterwards, on 24 August 2012.{{cite web|url=http://airlineroute.net/2012/04/17/gk-jul12/ |title=JetStar Japan Launches Operation from 03JUL12: Operational Network |publisher=airlineroute |date=17 April 2012 |access-date=17 April 2012}}

The airline also announced that it would establish a second base at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, and started service between Osaka Kansai and Okinawa on 28 October 2012. The Kansai base was originally planned to open on 18 July 2013, but the opening was postponed due to issues in improving maintenance procedures following a warning from the MLITT.{{cite news|url=http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXNASDD020CR_S3A700C1TJ2000/|title=ジェットスター、関空の拠点開設延期 整備体制作りに遅れ|trans-title=Jetstar delays Kansai base while airport improves maintenance|language=JA|work=The Nikkei|date=3 July 2013|access-date=16 July 2013}} In July 2013, the airline's chief executive officer (CEO) {{nihongo|Miyuki Suzuki|鈴木 みゆき|Suzuki Miyuki}} announced that Jetstar Japan's network strategy would be focused on the domestic market from Tokyo Narita for the foreseeable future, and that the company would try to optimize its schedule for connecting traffic with international flights operated by Australian-based Jetstar Airways.{{cite news|url=http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXNASDD030L7_T00C13A7TJ1000/|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン「国内線の充実優先」|trans-title=Jetstar Japan to "prioritise on domestic flights"|language=JA|work=The Nikkei|date=3 July 2013|access-date=16 July 2013}} Suzuki later stated in August 2013 that Jetstar Japan hoped to decide the timing of the Kansai base opening within 2014.{{cite news|last=Yoshikawa|first=Tadayuki|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン、200万人突破 関空拠点化は年内に|trans-title=Jetstar Japan surpasses two million passengers|language=JA|url=http://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/24598|access-date=14 August 2013|date=13 August 2013}}

While waiting for approval of the Osaka Kansai base, Jetstar Japan opened a number of additional domestic routes from Tokyo Narita, and announced the establishment of a new base at Nagoya's Chubu Centrair International Airport.{{cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/178483/jetstar-japan-to-establish-nagoya-operating-base/|title=Jetstar Japan to Establish Nagoya Operating Base|last=Maslen|first=Richard|website=Routesonline|publisher=Informa Markets|date=22 January 2013|access-date=24 August 2020}} On 31 March 2013, Jetstar launched service from Tokyo Narita to Oita and Kagoshima, while also adding three routes from Nagoya Centrair to Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Kagoshima on the same day.{{cite web|url=http://www.anna.aero/2013/04/04/jetstar-japan-adds-three-routes-from-nagoya-chubu-and-two-from-tokyo-narita/|title=Jetstar Japan adds three routes from Nagoya and two from Tokyo Narita|website=anna.aero|publisher=PPS Publications |date=4 April 2013 |access-date=13 April 2015}} On 31 May 2013, the services from both Tokyo Narita and Nagoya Centrair to Kagoshima commenced, while on 11 June 2013, Matsuyama Airport became Jetstar Japan's ninth destination with services to Tokyo Narita.{{cite web|url=http://www.anna.aero/2013/06/19/jetstar-japan-now-serves-13-routes-with-12-a320s/|title=Jetstar Japan now serves 13 routes with 12 A320s; Matsuyama and Kagoshima are newest destinations served|website=anna.aero|publisher=PPS Publications |date=19 June 2013 |access-date=13 April 2015}} On 10 December 2013, Jetstar Japan launched twice daily service between Tokyo Narita and Takamatsu Airport.{{cite web|url=http://www.anna.aero/2013/12/18/jetstar-japan-makes-takamatsu-eighth-route-tokyo-narita/|title=Jetstar Japan makes Takamatsu its eighth route from Tokyo Narita|website=anna.aero|publisher=PPS Publications |date=18 December 2013 |access-date=13 April 2015}}

Following airport maintenance delays, Jetstar Japan's base at Osaka's Kansai International Airport opened in June 2014, with frequencies increased on the airline's existing routes between the airport and Fukuoka, Okinawa, Sapporo, and Tokyo Narita.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/jetstar-japan-launches-critical-osaka-kansai-base-as-japan-posts-8-domestic-traffic-growth-174724 |title=JetStar Japan Launches critical Osaka Kansai base as Japan posts 8% domestic traffic growth |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |date=27 June 2014 |access-date=2 September 2014}} While no new routes were added to the base at its induction, Jetstar Japan announced on 16 July 2014 the addition of daily service to Oita Airport from 9 October 2014, and announced further expansion on 20 August 2014 with the addition of twice daily service to Kumamoto Airport starting on 26 October 2014.{{cite web|url=http://airlineroute.net/2014/08/21/gk-kmj-w14/|title=Jetstar Japan to Start Kumamoto Service from late-Oct 2014|website=Airlineroute|date=21 August 2014|access-date=21 August 2014}} Additionally, twice daily service to Kumamoto was also planned from both Nagoya Centrair and Tokyo Nartia on the same date.

Following the opening of the airline's Osaka Kansai base in June 2014, CEO Miyuki Suzuki confirmed that deliveries of the airline's remaining A320s on order would be slowed down and spread throughout the next fiscal year. She also stated Jetstar Japan's plans to commence international operations in the coming winter season, with initial destinations under consideration being within four or five hours of travel time from the airline's Tokyo Narita base.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/news/jetstar-japan-slowing-down-aircraft-deliveries-344671 |title=JetStar Japan slowing down aircraft deliveries |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |date=13 June 2014 |access-date=1 September 2014}}

In July 2014, Jetstar Japan announced the establishment of codeshare and frequent-flyer program agreements with parent airline company Japan Airlines.{{cite news|title=明暗分けた「日本流サービス」 ピーチ、満足度「大手並み」|url=http://www.nikkei.com/paper/article/?ng=DGKDZO57680790U3A720C1TJ1000|access-date=24 July 2013|work=The Nikkei|date=24 July 2013|url-access=subscription}} This gave the airline a distinction from traditional low-cost carriers, such as Peach and Vanilla Air, which were both affiliated with All Nippon Airways but lacked similar agreements with ANA. Additionally, Jetstar Japan began offering international connections with both Japan Airlines and Australian-based Jetstar Airways. From October 2014, American Airlines joined as a codeshare partner,{{cite web|url=http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/10/american-airlines-to-codeshare-on-jetstar-japan-services/ |title=American Airlines to codeshare on Jetstar Japan services |publisher=Australian Aviation |date= 23 October 2014|access-date=28 October 2014}} followed by Jetstar Japan's other parent company airline Qantas which joined as a codeshare partner in January 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/qantas-adds-jetstar-japan-codeshares| title=Qantas adds Jetstar Japan codeshare flights |last=Flynn |first=David |website=Executive Traveller |publisher=Business Travel Media Pty Ltd |date=26 November 2014 |access-date=24 August 2020}}

On 3 December 2014, Jetstar Japan announced the long-delayed commencement of international service, with its first service to connect Osaka Kansai with Hong Kong International Airport. The service was planned to initially operate three times per week, with additional frequencies added over time.{{cite press release|url=https://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/_/media/5b45c58b41bb4a66b68aa3c0f8d4c0ab.ashx|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン、国際線就航へ|trans-title=Jetstar Japan goes international|publisher=Jetstar Japan|date=3 December 2014|access-date=24 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://zipanguflyer.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/jetstar-japan-loads-first-international.html|title=Jetstar Japan loads first international service |website=Zipanguflyer |publisher=Blogger |date=3 December 2014 |access-date=4 December 2014}} On 16 March 2015, it was announced that services to Hong Kong would increase with two additional weekly frequencies, operating five weekly flights from 18 July 2015 to 31 August 2015, and four weekly flights from 1 September 2015 to 24 October 2015.{{cite web|url=http://airlineroute.net/2015/03/16/gk-kixhkg-jul15/|title=Jetstar Japan Increases Osaka – Hong Kong Service from July 2015|website=Airlineroute|date=16 March 2015|access-date=17 March 2015}} On 21 January 2015, Jetstar Japan announced a new daily service between Nagoya Centrair and Okinawa would commence from 29 March 2015.{{cite web|url=http://airlineroute.net/2015/01/21/gk-ngooka-s15/|title=Jetstar Japan to Start Nagoya – Okinawa Service from late-March 2015|website=Airlineroute|date=21 January 2015|access-date=21 January 2015}} However the net amount of services from Nagoya Centrair were planned to remain the same, with the service to Okinawa replacing one of the two daily services to Kumamoto. In turn, the number of daily departures from Kumamoto Airport reduced from six to five.{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}

On 1 April 2015, it was announced that CEO Miyuki Suzuki had decided to resign, with Jetstar Group Executive Gerry Turner taking her place as CEO. Masaru Kataoka was also to take up the role of company chairman.{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/jetstar-parachutes-executive-gerry-turner-into-japan-ceo-role-20150401-1mcm83.html|title=Jetstar parachutes executive Gerry Turner into Japan CEO role|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=1 April 2015|access-date=7 April 2015}}

On 7 April 2015, Jetstar Japan announced its first international service from Tokyo, with the commencement of service between Tokyo Narita and Hong Kong International Airport initially at a frequency of three weekly flights starting from 1 June 2015, before advancing the service to daily from 1 September.{{cite web|url=http://airlineroute.net/2015/04/07/gk-nrthkg-jun15/|title=Jetstar Japan to Start Tokyo – Hong Kong Service from June 2015|publisher=Airlineroute.net|date=7 April 2015|access-date=7 April 2015}} On 5 August 2015, the airline carried its ten millionth passenger.{{cite press release|url=https://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/_/media/45d86c50449045338df7e01d391f6164.ashx|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン、国内 LCC として最短最速で: 累積搭乗者数 1000 万人を突破|trans-title=Jetstar Japan is the fastest growing domestic LCC: cumulative number of passengers exceeded 10 million|publisher=Jetstar Japan|date=5 August 2015|access-date=24 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://zipanguflyer.blogspot.com.au/2015/08/jetstar-japan-cuts-nagoya-kumamoto-and.html|title=Jetstar Japan cuts Nagoya – Kumamoto and Kansai – Oita. |website=Zipanguflyer|publisher=Blogger|date=19 August 2015|access-date=7 September 2015}} On 19 August 2015, it was announced that services between Nagoya Centrair and Kumamoto along with the daily service between Osaka and Oita would be discontinued at the end of the summer season on 25 October 2015.{{cite press release|url=https://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/_/media/7243378b28444e09a950a927daafa238.ashx|title=2015 年冬期運航スケジュールのお知らせ|trans-title=Notice of winter 2015 flight schedule|language=JA|publisher=Jetstar Japan|date=19 August 2015|access-date=24 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/68148|title=ジェットスター、関西－大分1年で運休 中部－熊本も|trans-title=Jetstar: Kansai–Oita and Chubu–Kumamoto suspended|language=JA|last=Kohase|first=Yusuke|website=Aviation Wire|date=19 August 2015|access-date=24 August 2020}} On 13 October 2015, the airline announced that service to Taipei Taoyuan would commence from Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, and Nagoya Centrair. Services were planned with an initial frequency of three weekly flights, with additional plans to increase the frequency to daily by the end of 2015.{{cite press release|url=http://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/about-us/~/_media/0B79F64DBE5E4A0AAC4A8E6A325FB79F.ashx|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン、本日より 台北 3 路 線の 販売 を開始 |trans-title=Jetstar Japan starts selling three Taipei routes today|language=JA|publisher=Jetstar Japan|date=13 October 2015|access-date=14 October 2015}}

In early 2016, it was announced on 15 January that services between Osaka Kansai and Kumamoto would be discontinued at the beginning of the summer timetable on 27 March, while on 21 January, it was announced that new service linking Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, and Nagoya Centrair with Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport would be inaugurated in March. The airline became the first Japanese low-cost carrier to serve Manila, which was also the airline's third international destination.{{cite web|url=https://www.aviationtribune.com/jetstarjapan-announces-new-services-from-tokyo-osaka-and-nagoya-to-manila |title=Jetstar Japan announces new services from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya to Manila |publisher=Aviation Tribune |date=21 January 2016 |access-date=18 February 2025 }} However, on 1 July 2016, Jetstar Japan cancelled the service between Osaka Kansai and Manila, while services to Manila from Nagoya and Tokyo Narita were temporarily suspended until 1 September 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/267791/jetstar-japan-suspends-manila-in-julyaug-2016/|title=Jetstar Japan Suspends Manila in July/Aug 2016|website=Routesonline|publisher=UBM (UK) Ltd.|date=7 July 2016|access-date=7 July 2016}}

On 9 August 2016, Jetstar Japan gained approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China to serve four routes between Japan and China, consisting of Tokyo and Osaka to Shanghai and Guangzhou.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/china-japan-aviation-lccs-peach-jetstar-japan-gain-traffic-rights-raising-overcapacity-concerns-296147| title=China-Japan aviation: LCCs Peach, Jetstar Japan gain traffic rights, raising overcapacity concerns|website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |date=10 August 2016 |access-date=26 September 2016}} On 23 August 2016, the airline was confirmed to have made its first profit, and also announced plans to grow its fleet from the current 20 aircraft to 28 over the next three years.{{cite web|url=http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/jetstar-japan-to-grow-fleet-from-20-to-28-aircraft-over-the-next-three-years-588255| title=Jetstar Japan to grow fleet from 20 to 28 aircraft over the next three years |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |date=24 August 2016 |access-date=26 September 2016}}

On 27 November 2018, Jetstar Japan announced that it was considering the opening of a fourth base in Japan, following Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, and Nagoya Centrair.{{cite web|url=https://blueswandaily.com/jetstar-japan-considering-fourth-domestic-base/|title=Jetstar Japan considering fourth domestic base|website=Blue Swan Daily|publisher=CAPA - Centre for Aviation|date=28 November 2018|access-date=24 August 2020}}{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In April 2019, Jetstar Japan announced a new domestic route between Tokyo Narita and Shonai Airport, beginning on 1 August 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/283943/jetstar-japan-adds-tokyo-shonai-service-from-august-2019/|title=Jetstar Japan adds Tokyo – Shonai service from August 2019|last=Liu|first=Jim|website=Routesonline|publisher=Informa Markets|date=18 April 2019|access-date=18 April 2019}} In June 2020, one of the airline's Airbus A321LRs was shown during production in a revised livery.{{cite web|url=https://aibfamily.flights/A320/10067|title=A321-251NX, Jetstar Japan, D-AYAV, JA26LR (MSN 10067)|website=AIB Family Flights|date=1 June 2020|access-date=25 August 2020}}

The head office of Jetstar Japan is in Narita, Chiba Prefecture.{{cite web|url=http://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/conditions-of-carriage-en|title=Conditions of Carriage|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140119234809/http://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/conditions-of-carriage-en|website=Jetstar Japan|access-date=19 January 2014|quote=Our address is Jetstar Japan, Narita Operation Centre 3F, Narita International Airport Terminal 2, Narita, Chiba, 282-0004|archive-date=19 January 2014}} The airline is owned by Japan Airlines (50%), Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation (16.7%) and Australian flag-carrier Qantas (33.3%), who own the Jetstar brand.{{cite web |url=http://www.jetstar.com/mediacentre/latest-announcements/detail?Id=dec80205-79b6-40eb-8374-d853a98f3396&language=en |title=Jetstar Japan announces new strategic partner |publisher=JetStar |access-date=2012-04-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325200615/http://www.jetstar.com/mediacentre/latest-announcements/detail?Id=dec80205-79b6-40eb-8374-d853a98f3396&language=en |archive-date=2012-03-25 |df=dmy-all }} Total capitalisation committed to the new airline has been up to ¥12 billion. Prior to 2019, Mitsubishi Corporation owned a 16.7% stake in the airline which was purchased by Japan Airlines in 2019, increasing its stake from 33.3% to 50%.

In November 2013, Qantas and Japan Airlines each injected ¥5.5 billion of fresh capital in the form of non-voting shares. This kept the ownership structure the same however both Qantas and Japan Airlines economic interest in Jetstar Japan rose to 45.7% each.{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-jal-in-cash-boost-for-jetstar-japan/story-e6frg95x-1226750307164 |title=Qantas, JAL in cash boost for Jetstar Japan|work=TheAustralian | publisher=The Australian |access-date=11 October 2014}}

In November 2014, Qantas and Japan Airlines each agreed to inject a further ¥5.5 billion of fresh capital in the form of non-voting shares. This capital injection was to be undertaken in two tranches and was the second re-capitalisation in under a year. The issuance of non-voting shares kept the ownership structure the same however both Qantas and Japan Airlines economic interest in Jetstar Japan rose to 47.1% each.{{cite web|url=http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/11/qantas-jal-tip-extra-funds-into-jetstar-japan/ |title=Qantas, JAL tip extra funds into Jetstar Japan| publisher=Australian Aviation|date= 2014-11-27|access-date=2 December 2014}} The first tranche totaling ¥7 billion was injected in November 2014 with the second tranche of ¥4 billion paid in July 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-to-pump-more-funds-into-jetstar-japan-20150625-ghy64i.html |title=Qantas to pump more funds into Jetstar Japan| publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=28 June 2015|access-date=8 September 2015}}

In August 2015, at the announcement of Qantas' annual financial results, it was revealed that further capital injections would take place into Jetstar Japan totaling ¥10 billion. No dates were announced for when the capital would be injected, although it was planned to be done in two tranches with the first consisting of ¥7 billion, and the second of ¥3 billion.{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/aviation/qantas-injects-another-55-million-into-jetstar-japan-20150821-gj4nmc.html |title=Qantas injects another $55 million into Jetstar Japan| publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|date=23 August 2015|access-date=8 September 2015}}

For the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2013, Jetstar Japan earned total revenue of JPY 12.8 billion and made a loss of JPY 8.8 billion.

For the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2014, Jetstar Japan's total revenue increased to JPY 29.1 billion but its loss also increased to JPY 11.1 billion.

For the September fiscal quarter of 2014, Japan's Japan's MLITT Domestic market statistics reported that Jetstar Japan had total revenue earned from the domestic market of JPY10,123 million, up 44.1% from the September 2013 quarter. Revenue per passenger was JPY9,000 up 4.7%, Passenger revenue per RPK was JPY8.7 up 8.7% and passenger numbers were 1.1 million which was up 37.2%.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/news/japanese-airlines-3q2014-domestic-yield-down-2-starflyer-and-jetstar-japan-report-positive-growth-399408|title=Japanese airlines 3Q2014 domestic yield down 2%, StarFlyer and Jetstar Japan report positive growth|website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation|date=3 December 2014|access-date=3 April 2015}}

For the December fiscal quarter of 2014, Japan's MLITT Domestic market statistics reported that Jetstar Japan had total revenue earned from the domestic market of JPY7,818 million, up 46.2% from the December 2013 quarter. Revenue per passenger was JPY7,600 up 10.1%, Passenger revenue per RPK was JPY7.6 up 15.2% and passenger numbers were 1 million which was up 31.2%.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/news/japanese-lcc-revenue-and-yield-growth-exceeds-full-service-carriers-in-dec-2014-quarter-426364|title=Japanese LCC revenue and yield growth exceeds full service carriers in Dec-2014 quarter|website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation|date=3 December 2014|access-date=3 April 2015}}

For the March fiscal quarter of 2015, Japan's MLITT Domestic market statistics reported that Jetstar Japan had total revenue earned from the domestic market of JPY8,982 million, up 69.3% from the March 2014 quarter. Revenue per passenger was JPY7,600 up 20.6%, Passenger revenue per RPK was JPY7.6 up 24.6% and passenger numbers were 1.2 million which was up 39.3%.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/news/japanese-airlines-reports-mixed-domestic-yield-and-pax-revenue-in-mar-2015-quarter-451619|title=Japanese airlines reports mixed domestic yield and pax revenue in Mar-2015 quarter|website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation|date=2 June 2015|access-date=2 July 2015}}

For the June fiscal quarter of 2015, Japan's MLITT Domestic market statistics reported that Jetstar Japan had total revenue earned from the domestic market of JPY8,005 million, up 40.1% from the June 2014 quarter. Revenue per passenger was JPY6,800 up 3.4%, Passenger revenue per RPK was JPY6.5 up 0.9% and passenger numbers were 1.2 million which was up 35.5%.{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/news/japanese-airlines-domestic-yield-generally-up-in-jun-2015-quarter-479459|title=Japanese airlines' domestic yield generally up in Jun-2015 quarter|website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation|date=3 September 2015|access-date=7 September 2015}}

This means that for the fiscal year ending on 30 June 2015, the total domestic revenue of Jetstar Japan was JPY34.928 billion, which does not include revenue from international operations or ancillary services.

{{Main|List of Jetstar Japan destinations}}

Jetstar Japan flies to 20 destinations in the Asia-Pacific region. While the airline mostly operates domestic flights within Japan, it also operates international flights to China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

Jetstar Japan has codeshare agreements with the following airlines:{{cite web|url=http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/jetstar-japan-gk |title=Profile on Jetstar Japan |website=CAPA - Centre for Aviation |access-date=2 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102153020/http://centreforaviation.com/profiles/airlines/jetstar-japan-gk |archive-date=2 November 2016|url-status=live}}

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{{As of|2024|07}}, Jetstar Japan operates the following aircraft:{{cite journal |title=Global Airline Guide 2019 (Part One) |journal=Airliner World |issue=October 2019 |page=18}}

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Jetstar Japan began operations with three aircraft, and up to October 2013 was adding a new aircraft every four to six weeks. The airline planned to expand its initial fleet of three Airbus A320 aircraft to a total of 24 within the first few years of operation. However, due to delays in opening the second base at Kansai International Airport along with restrictions imposed on the company by Japanese authorities, the company paused its fleet expansion at eighteen aircraft. Fleet expansion restarted in October 2014 with two new A320s delivered prior to the end of that year.{{cite press release|url=https://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/_/media/3b19461beeed4ab1bdad929c3c638c1b.ashx|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン、累積搭乗者数 600 万人達成|trans-title=Jetstar Japan achieves 6 million cumulative passengers|publisher=Jetstar Japan|date=25 September 2015|access-date=24 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://zipanguflyer.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/jetstar-japan-surpasses-6-million.html|title=Jetstar Japan surpasses 6 million passengers.|website=Zipanguflyer|date=27 September 2014|publisher=Blogger|access-date=9 October 2014}}

On 30 November 2018, three Airbus A321LR aircraft were allocated to Jetstar Japan between the 18 A321LRs ordered by Qantas for its Jetstar affiliate airlines, with delivery of the jets originally planned for mid 2020,{{cite web|url=https://www.aviationwire.jp/archives/161289|title=ジェットスター・ジャパン、A321LR導入 中距離国際線検討|trans-title=Jetstar Japan introduces A321LR, considering medium-haul international flights|language=JA|last=Yoshikawa|first=Tadayuki|website=Aviation Wire|date=27 November 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://australianaviation.com.au/2018/11/jetstar-japan-to-add-three-a321lrs-from-2020/|title=Jetstar Japan to add three A321LRs from 2020|publisher=Australian Aviation|date=30 November 2018}} but subsequently deferred to 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/qantas-boeing-787-airbus-a321neo-deliveries|title=Qantas hits pause on new Boeing 787, Airbus A321neo jets|last=Flynn|first=David|website=Executive Traveller|publisher=Business Travel Media Pty Ltd|date=11 May 2020|access-date=25 August 2020}} Unlike Jetstar's A321LRs which were revealed to have a seating capacity of 232,{{cite press release|url=https://newsroom.jetstar.com/jetstar-unveils-next-generation-cabin-for-its-airbus-a321neo-lr/|title=Jetstar unveils next generation cabin for its Airbus A321neo (LR)|publisher=Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd|date=1 November 2019|access-date=25 August 2020}} Jetstar Japan reported its A321LRs would have a seating capacity of 238.{{cite web|url=https://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1216333.html|title=ジェットスター、「エアバス A321LR」導入は2020年夏。全座席にUSBポート、「無線機内エンタテイメントシステム」も|trans-title=Jetstar introduces "Airbus A321LR" in the summer of 2020. To feature USB ports for all seats and a "radio entertainment system"|language=JA|website=Travel Watch|publisher=Impress Co., Ltd|date=1 November 2020|access-date=25 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.knaviation.net/jetstar-japan-a321lr-details/|title=Jetstar Japan Unveils A321LRs Cabin Configuration, Plans to Receive the First Airframe in Mid-2020|last=Nukina|first=Keishi|website=KN Aviation|date=1 November 2019|access-date=25 August 2020}} In March 2021, Qantas announced the temporary transfer of up to six of Jetstar Japan's Airbus A320s to Jetstar, citing the slower recovery of Japan's domestic travel market during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/101514-jetstar-moves-a320s-to-australia-from-japan-singapore|title=Jetstar moves A320s to Australia from Japan, Singapore|website=ch-aviation|date=18 March 2021|access-date=2 August 2021}}

While originally, it was reported that Jetstar Japan would operate A321-200P2Fs on behalf of Yamato Transport from 2024, Japan Airlines ultimately decided to operate the aircraft through its majority-owned Spring Airlines Japan subsidiary instead.{{Cite web |last=Nukina |first=Keishi |date=2023-11-22 |title=Yamato Transport A321P2F Starts Proving Flights, Aims for April 2024 Launch |url=https://knaviation.net/yamato-a321p2f-starts-proving-flights/ |access-date=2023-11-23 |website=KN Aviation |language=en-US}}

While Jetstar Japan does not have its own frequent-flyer program, it participates in the programs of other airlines, which consist of Emirates Skywards, JAL Mileage Bank, and Qantas Frequent Flyer.{{cite web|url=https://www.jetstar.com/jp/en/flights/frequent-flyer-partners|title=Frequent flyer partners|website=Jetstar Japan|access-date=24 August 2020}}

Jetstar Japan uses a red panda mascot character named "Jetta" (ジェッ太). The airline later created other characters as Jetta's family, consisting of Papa (パパ), Mama (ママ), Seiko (せいこ), and Hoshimi (ほしみ).{{cite web|author=Creedy, Steve|url=https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-australian/20150617/282119225173466|title=Panda-mania pays off for Jetstar|newspaper=The Australian|date=2015-06-17|access-date=2020-05-25}} - [https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/asian-ventures-call-for-innovation-jetstar-exec-hrdlicka/news-story/da611c164260cb914d407b1cd272abc2 Alternative link]{{cite web|url=https://www.jetstar.com/jp/ja/about-us/jetta|title=Jetta|script-title=ja:ジェッ太|publisher=Jetstar Japan|language=ja|access-date=2020-05-25}} The airline created the character since the Japanese business partners of Jetstar argued that mascots bring success to Japan-based businesses. Steve Creedy of The Australian wrote in 2015 that the character "has since become something of a cult figure in Japan."

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