Jetstar Asia has this week announced plans to launch flights between Singapore and Colombo, starting in a few months time.
Information has been released by the airline of what the services will look like when they launch.
Without further ado, let’s get into it…
The New Singapore-Colombo Flights with Jetstar Asia…
Subject to government approval, Jetstar Asia will launch the new flights between Singapore & Colombo on November 21 this year.
Using their Airbus A320 aircraft, below is the proposed scheduling for these new flights:
| Flight # | Frequency | From | To | Depart | Arrive |
| 3K331 | Mon, Wed, Sat | Singapore | Colombo | 2100 | 2230 |
| 3K332 | Mon, Wed, Sat | Colombo | Singapore | 2330 | 0600 +1 |
| 3K333 | Thu, Sun | Singapore | Colombo | 0855 | 1030 |
| 3K334 | Thu, Sun | Colombo | Singapore | 1130 | 1800 |
Providing the flights go ahead, Jetstar Asia will become the only low-cost carrier to fly between Singapore and Colombo.
A Lot of Stakeholders Are Excited for the Launch…
Jetstar Asia CEO John Simeone celebrated the new flights between Singapore & Colombo:
“Sri Lanka is a vibrant destination known for its stunning scenery and warm hospitality and is must-visit place for many”.
“With our incredible low fares, we’re excited to enable more people to experience this wonderful country with its stunning beaches, delicious food and fascinating history and culture.”
“Today’s announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to introducing exciting new destinations and I want to thank Changi Airport Group, Sri Lanka Tourism, Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka and Hayleys for their ongoing support.”
Also adding to the excitement was Changi Airport Group’s Executive Vice President for Air Hub & Cargo Development, Mr. Lim Ching Kiat:
“Changi Airport congratulates Jetstar Asia on the launch of its new service to Colombo, Sri Lanka,”
“Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination which has seen rapid recovery since the pandemic.
“Travellers from Sri Lanka can also leverage this new service to visit Singapore, as well as use Changi Airport as a gateway to fly to Southeast Asia and the rest of Asia Pacific.”
Overall…
In conclusion, the new flights between Singapore and Colombo with Jetstar Asia is being seen as a unique opportunity for the airline.
With their low-cost ability, they can take on existing competition, which are typically the more expensive legacy carriers.
Furthermore, it will be interesting to see whether this will cause a price war when the services launch in November.
But for now, all we can do is wait and see after the launch period of the new flights.
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