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Jetstar Airways (IATA: JQ, ICAO: JST) is an AU airline.

Jetstar Airways is Australia's leading low-cost carrier and a subsidiary of the Qantas Group. Founded in 2004, Jetstar operates domestic Australian routes alongside international services to Asia and the Pacific, competing directly with budget carriers on Qantas's less profitable routes. The Jetstar brand has been extended to Japan, Singapore, and the Pacific through joint-venture carriers.

Did you know? Jetstar is a subsidiary of Qantas Group and was designed from inception to protect the Qantas brand from low-cost competition while capturing the budget-travel market segment — a dual-brand strategy now widely copied by full-service airlines worldwide.

Jetstar Airways — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Jetstar Airways passengers

Main Hubs
Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD)
Founded
2004 — 22 years of service
Fleet Size
~80 aircraft
Airbus A320, Airbus A321
Destinations
55+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
No free checked bag on Economy Starter fares. Carry-on: 7kg only. Economy (Starter Plus/Business Lite): 23kg bag included. Jetstar Business: 30kg. Pre-book bags online.
Check-in Tips
Jetstar online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 60 minutes before departure. Jetstar uses secondary terminals at some airports — verify terminal when booking (e.g., Terminal 2 at Melbourne Tullamarine).

How to Track Jetstar Airways Flights

Tracking a Jetstar Airways flight on Departra is simple. Enter your JQ flight number in the search box above — for example, JQ100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.