Jetstar celebrated Christmas day with the
arrival of two brand new Airbus A321neo LR aircraft.
The aircraft flew in
formation from the Airbus factory in Hamburg, Germany and stopped
in Bengaluru, India and Perth on their way to Melbourne, Australia.
The two NEOs are
the third and fourth aircraft in Jetstar’s A321neo LR fleet which
is expected to reach 18 by the middle of 2024.
Initially, the
new NEOs will be operated on some of Jetstar’s most popular destinations including Brisbane, the Gold
Coast and Bali.
And from next June, they will also fly non-stop
from Sydney to Rarotonga, the airline’s newest international
route.
Jetstar’s NEOs 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
– Coloured LED lighting to provide better comfort.
In
coming months, customers flying on the NEOs will be able to stream
Jetstar’s inflight entertainment on their own devices.
