Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget carrier Scoot will ramp up flights across Asia after Jetstar Asia, the Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary of Qantas, ceases operations on 31 July 2025, reported Business Times.
Jetstar Asia’s closure will affect 16 routes, including four destinations. Broome (Australia), Labuan Bajo (Indonesia), Okinawa (Japan), and Wuxi (China), which were exclusively operated by the airline.
The carrier operated about 180 weekly flights from Changi Airport and carried approximately 2.3 million passengers in 2024, accounting for around 3 per cent of the airport’s total passenger traffic.
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SIA and Scoot Expand Regional Services
From August 2025, Scoot will increase its flights to Bangkok from 35 to 39 per week, and to Penang from 21 to 28 per week.
Scoot will also begin new services to Okinawa and Labuan Bajo, with up to four weekly flights to Okinawa and twice weekly to Labuan Bajo planned for the northern winter season, which runs from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026.
Daily flights to Medan, Indonesia, are also scheduled to start during this period.
Singapore Airlines Increases Capacity
Singapore Airlines will boost its services to Colombo, Sri Lanka, from seven to ten per week, to Jakarta from 63 to 70 per week, and to Manila from 28 to 35 per week.
The number of weekly flights to Phuket will rise from 30 to 42.
Scoot will also increase its weekly flights to Clark, Philippines, from five to seven, and will use larger Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets on half of its 14 weekly flights to Manila.
The SIA Group stated that these adjustments are subject to regulatory approval and coordination with airline partners. The group is monitoring travel demand and will continue to adjust capacity as needed.
Support for Affected Jetstar Asia Staff
Jetstar Asia’s shutdown will result in more than 500 layoffs in Singapore.
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SIA Group is working with Jetstar Asia and Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress to offer employment opportunities to affected staff, including around 100 pilot and 200 cabin crew positions.
SIA and Scoot representatives will meet Jetstar Asia employees from 17 to 19 June 2025 to discuss available roles.
Reasons Behind Jetstar Asia’s Shutdown
Jetstar Asia cited rising operational costs, higher Changi Airport fees, and intense competition as reasons for its closure.
Qantas, Jetstar Asia’s parent, said the move will free up as much as AUD500 million (~S$$450 million) to fund its fleet renewal program.
Changi Airport Group noted that of the 16 routes affected, 12 are served by 18 other airlines offering more than 1,000 weekly services. The airport operator will work to restore connectivity to destinations exclusively served by Jetstar Asia.
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