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Jetstar is set to further expand its New Zealand operations, when it introduces an additional Airbus A320 aircraft to its service later this year.

The low cost carrier currently flies six A320 aircraft in New Zealand, evenly split between its fledging domestic low fare operations and multiple daily trans Tasman services from Christchurch and Auckland.

The new aircraft, which will be the 7th Jetstar A320 to be based in New Zealand, will operate on domestic or international routes from its existing NZ ports.

The additional A320 aircraft will help create around 50 new jobs in Jetstar’s New Zealand operations, boosting the total to around 300 jobs.

Jetstar is also considering deployment of two-class A330-200 aircraft to support the launch of first time value based long haul Jetstar international services to New Zealand.

Jetstar CEO Bruce Buchanan said, “Jetstar now has a pathway towards future strategic growth in New Zealand through our ongoing success and strong customer demand for our low fare services.”

“With a well established brand, strong and efficient on-time operations, a partnership in growth with major New Zealand airports and a great Kiwi workforce, Jetstar is well advanced to deliver this next round of sustainable low fares flight expansion.”

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