Airline Guide · Oceania
Jetstar Airways (JQ)
Qantas's low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar operates extensive domestic and Asian service from bases in Australia and Singapore.
JQ airline facts
IATA Code
JQ
ICAO Code
JST
Callsign
Jetstar
Country
Australia
Headquarters
Melbourne
Region
Oceania
Alliance
Independent
Founded
2003
Jetstar Airways hubs
Primary airports where Jetstar Airways concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: JQ
Where is Jetstar Airways based?
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Jetstar Airways (IATA: JQ, ICAO: JST) is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The airline was founded in 2003 and operates a fleet of approximately 80 aircraft.
What is Jetstar Airways's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Jetstar Airways is JQ. The ICAO code is JST. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Jetstar".
Which alliance does Jetstar Airways belong to?
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Jetstar Airways is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Jetstar Airways's primary hubs?
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Jetstar Airways operates primary hubs at MEL, SYD. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Jetstar Airways have?
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Jetstar Airways operates a fleet of approximately 80 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Jetstar Airways founded?
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Jetstar Airways was founded in 2003, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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