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Jetstar Asia

Jetstar’s exit: How can SIA, Scoot absorb incoming staff without unsettling their own?

SIA and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have offered a lifeline to about 300 displaced former Jetstar employees.
SIA and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have offered a lifeline to about 300 displaced former Jetstar employees.

From flying to air cargo, former Jetstar Asia employees land new jobs

Mr Fatah Nawawi, 37, manager, Training and Development at SAAA@Singapore, whose duties include training people to handle dangerous goods, photographed on Aug 26, 2025.
Mr Fatah Nawawi, 37, manager, Training and Development at SAAA@Singapore, whose duties include training people to handle dangerous goods, photographed on Aug 26, 2025.

‘For one last time, let’s go home’: Tears, laughs as last scheduled Jetstar Asia flight touches down

Jetstar Asia in-flight customer service manager Norazman Sapiie (left) speaking over the intercom during the airline's last scheduled flight on July 31.
Jetstar Asia in-flight customer service manager Norazman Sapiie (left) speaking over the intercom during the airline's last scheduled flight on July 31.

Over half of job applications by retrenched Jetstar Asia staff led to offers or interviews: CEO

Jetstar Asia pilots and cabin crew going for their final flight at Changi Airport Terminal 4 on July 31.
Jetstar Asia pilots and cabin crew going for their final flight at Changi Airport Terminal 4 on July 31.

SIA Q1 profit falls 59% to $186 million; airline group sees volatile times ahead

Generic photo of a Singapore Airlines plane at Changi Airport on July 3, 2025. Can be used for SIA airline, flight, aviation, tourism stories.
Generic photo of a Singapore Airlines plane at Changi Airport on July 3, 2025. Can be used for SIA airline, flight, aviation, tourism stories.

‘May you find rainbows in your skies’: Outpouring of support for Jetstar Asia staff as closure looms

Many Jetstar Asia employees have received an outpouring of support from passengers since June 11.
Many Jetstar Asia employees have received an outpouring of support from passengers since June 11.

Forum: Jetstar’s refund practices warrant scrutiny

‘I still can’t get over it’: Flight, cabin crew mull over new course after Jetstar Asia closure

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(From left) Captain Yohan Janeau, 38, a Jetstar pilot, and Ms Vicky Wee, 65, a Jetstar customer service manager, who have been retrenched and are trying to find new jobs, on June 19, 2025. 

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(From left) Captain Yohan Janeau, 38, a Jetstar pilot, and Ms Vicky Wee, 65, a Jetstar customer service manager, who have been retrenched and are trying to find new jobs, on June 19, 2025. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

South-east Asia's budget airlines bet on travel demand, despite competition woes

Rising cost pressures that are squeezing profitability and led Qantas Airways to shut down Singapore-based  Jetstar Asia.
Rising cost pressures that are squeezing profitability and led Qantas Airways to shut down Singapore-based  Jetstar Asia.

Nearly 40 employers offer 450 roles at job fair for retrenched Jetstar Asia staff

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng (second from right) meeting Jetstar Asia workers on June 18.
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng (second from right) meeting Jetstar Asia workers on June 18.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.