Jetstar Hong Kong
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Jetstar Hong Kong was a planned low fare airline, based at Hong Kong International Airport (Currently as a brand used for promoting the sister companies of Jetstar). In June 2015, Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority refused Jetstar Hong Kong's application for an operating licence.[1]
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Founded | 2012 | ||||||
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Ceased operations | 2015 | ||||||
Key people | Pansy Ho (Chairman) Edward Lau (CEO) | ||||||
Website | www.jetstarhongkong.com |
It was formed in 2012 as a venture between China Eastern Airlines and Qantas.[2][3] Later, on 6 June 2013, Shun Tak Holdings, a conglomerate in Hong Kong and Macau managed by Pansy Ho invested US$66 million for a 33.3% stake with China Eastern Airlines and Qantas.[4] Jetstar Hong Kong is a subsidiary of Shun Tak Holdings under the Listing Rules.[5]
However, Hong Kong's Air Transport Licensing Authority refused Jetstar Hong Kong's application for an operating licence on 25 June 2015.[6] Subsequently, China Eastern Airlines and Qantas announced the end of its involvement in Jetstar Hong Kong.[7][8]
Jetstar Hong Kong remains a promotion brand in Hong Kong with an active Facebook page and emphasize their direct flights to Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Hanoi and Da Nang.[9]