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Valuair

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Low-cost travel connecting Singapore to Asia.

Founded

2004

Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Valuair was a Singaporean low-cost carrier founded in 2004, operating short- to medium-haul routes across Asia. It was one of the early budget airlines to launch in Singapore, competing in a rapidly growing regional low-cost market. In 2005, Valuair merged with Jetstar Asia Airways, with both airlines subsequently operated under the Jetstar Asia brand while Valuair was phased out as a distinct consumer brand. The merger was facilitated by Qantas, which held a stake in Jetstar Asia. Although Valuair ceased independent operations following the merger, it retained its air operator's certificate and continued to exist as a legal entity under the Jetstar Asia umbrella for regulatory purposes.

Hubs & network

Valuair operated primarily out of Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Fleet

Valuair operated Airbus A320 aircraft during its brief independent existence.

Notable facts

›Valuair was one of Singapore's first low-cost carriers when it launched in 2004.
›The airline merged with Jetstar Asia Airways in 2005.
›Qantas played a key role in facilitating the Valuair-Jetstar Asia merger.
›Despite the merger, Valuair retained its air operator's certificate as a legal entity.
›Valuair's routes and operations were absorbed into the Jetstar Asia brand following the merger.

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This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.

Primary hubs

Singapore Changi AirportSIN · 3 rts Soekarno-Hatta International AirportCGK · 1 rts Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International AirportDPS · 1 rts Juanda International AirportSUB · 1 rts

Route network map (6 legs)

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Route network

CGK → SIN320

DPS → SIN320

SIN → CGK320

SIN → DPS320

SIN → SUB320

SUB → SIN320

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Airbus A3206 routes

Encyclopaedia

Valuair was a Singapore-based low-cost carrier. It was launched on 5 May 2004, initially offering services to Bangkok and Hong Kong, before expanding to Indonesia, Mainland China and other cities in Thailand. It differentiated itself from other low-cost carriers by offering frills such as a baggage allowance of 20 kg, in-flight food, and a large seat pitch. Acquired on 24 July 2005 by Jetstar Asia, an Australian airline, the Valuair brand was retained for Jetstar Asia's scheduled services to major cities in Indonesia until 26 October 2014.

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