Jetstar Takes Delivery of 7th A321neo LR; Changes Check-In and Bag Drop Times

Dark/Light Mode (23/05/23)  Jetstar recently took delivery of its seventh Airbus A321neo LR.

The aircraft landed in Melbourne, Australia after a 20-hour, two-stop journey from the Airbus factory in Germany.

Jetstar is set to receive another 11 A321neo LR aircraft by the end of 2024, bringing its next generation fleet to 18.

Using up to 20 per cent less fuel, the aircraft are currently operating domestic services as well as flights between Australia and Bali.

From 29 June, the NEOs will fly between Sydney and Rarotonga when Jetstar launches the only direct service between Australia and the largest of the Cook Islands.

Jetstar A321neo LR

Jetstar’s Airbus A321neo LRs are:

· 50 per cent quieter than similar size Airbus A320/A321s;

· burn up to 20 per cent less fuel to reduce emissions;

· have an extra fuel tank to fly further (about 3,500 nautical miles / 6,482 kilometers);

· 232 wider seats each with USB power;

· extra-large overhead storage bins with 40 per cent more space; and have

· coloured LED lighting to provide better comfort.

“Our Airbus A321neo LRs are some of the newest aircraft in the world and our current fleet of six has delivered world beating mechanical reliability for its aircraft type. We are excited to be adding the seventh NEO to our fleet,” said Jetstar's Chief Operating Officer, Matt Franzi.

New Check-In and Bag Drop Times

From today (Tuesday, 23 May 2023), the check-in and bag drop will close 40 minutes before departure for Australian and New Zealand domestic flights and 60 minutes prior to departure for flights departing from an international terminal.

The boarding gate will close 20 minutes before departure for both domestic and international flights.

The changes bring Jetstar’s check-in times in line with other low-cost carriers in Australia and globally

“We know our performance hasn’t been up to scratch and we are working hard to boost punctuality and reliability,” said Mr. Franzi. “To improve our performance, we’re also recruiting more airport staff, cabin crew and engineering team members and making changes to our check-in, bag drop and boarding times, to bring them in line with other low-cost carriers around the world. Everyone across the airline is committed to getting Jetstar to its best while delivering the lowest possible fares so our customers can fly to more places, more often.”

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