The flight to Wuxi’s Sunan Shuofang International Airport makes Jetstar Asia the only airline to fly from Singapore to the historically, culturally, and commercially important city in China’s southern Jiangsu province.
Operated by Jetstar’s expanding fleet of Airbus A320s, the service will commence with two weekly return flights before increasing to four weekly services from 15 January 2024 to meet growing demand, with the airline offering more than 70,000 low fare seats between the two destinations, Wuxi and Singapore, each year.
Jetstar Asia CEO, Barathan Pasupathi said “This year has seen us increase our fleet, expand our network and grow our Jetstar family, so launching a brand-new route to such an important destination is a fitting way to end the year. China is a critical market for Jetstar and our customers, so it’s great to start flying to Wuxi, our second Chinese port following the successful launch of flights to Haikou early this year.We’ve seen strong demand for this route since we announced it in October, especially as borders are open and COVID travel restrictions have been removed.Our low fares will ensure our customers in China and Singapore can enjoy seamless and affordable connectivity between these two cities, bridging access to the Yangtze River Delta region. This will not only enhance travel experiences for business and tourism, but also enable families and friends to reconnect.”
Executive Vice President of Air Hub & Cargo Development at Changi Airport Group, Mr. Lim Ching Kiat said the launch of Jetstar Asia’s new flight would reconnect Changi with Wuxi and bring China connectivity to 26 cities, providing more choices for travellers between China and Singapore. “With the recent announcement of a 30-day mutual visa-exemption agreement between Singapore and China, we eagerly anticipate the increase in both leisure and business travels in the coming year.”
Wuxi is located in the southern Jiangsu province, just over 100 kilometres from Shanghai and sits on the banks of Taihu, one of China's largest freshwater lakes.
