Jetstar launches third recent Perth to Asia route with flights to Bangkok

Jetstar is rapidly growing its Perth presence by offering a third new Asian service, opening a plane and pilot base, and shifting its flights to a different domestic terminal.

The budget airline will begin flying up to four times a week between Perth and Bangkok from Friday, a month after launching services from the WA capital to Singapore and Phuket.

Flights to Bangkok start at $199, Singapore from $159 and Phuket at $229.

“Last year we flew more than 370,000 customers between Perth and Bali, so we know West Australians can’t get enough of Asia, and we’re confident these new flights will be just as popular,” Jetstar chief executive Stephanie Tully said.

To support the extra flights Jetstar has opened a new base in Perth for up to 60 pilots and four of the newest aircraft in its fleet — the Airbus A321neo LR.

“Initially basing up to 60 pilots and four aircraft in Perth will allow us to continue to expand our network out of the West in coming years,” Ms Tully said.

Jetstar is also making changes to its domestic flights departing and arriving in Perth. The carrier has shifted its domestic services from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, which is next to Terminal 1 where its international flights operate from.

This will provide “a quicker and more convenient journey for customers” connecting between flights, the company said in a statement.

“The change means customers can walk between Jetstar’s domestic and international services, rather than having to take a shuttle bus between terminal precincts, and more easily connect to central Perth via the underground airport train station.”