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Valuair
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Singapore's pioneer low-cost carrier to Southeast Asia.
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Valuair was a Singapore-based low-cost airline founded in 2004, making it one of the earliest budget carriers to emerge from Singapore. The airline focused on leisure travel within Asia, connecting Singapore to destinations in Southeast Asia and beyond at competitive fares.
In 2005, Valuair merged with Jetstar Asia Airways, a subsidiary of Qantas, to form a combined operation under the Jetstar Asia brand. Following the merger, Valuair ceased independent operations, and its routes and assets were absorbed into Jetstar Asia, which continued to serve the region.
Although Valuair's independent existence was short-lived, it played a notable role in the early development of the low-cost aviation sector in Singapore and Southeast Asia, paving the way for increased budget travel options in the region.
Hubs & network
Valuair operated primarily from Singapore Changi Airport as its main hub.
Fleet
Valuair operated Airbus A320 family aircraft during its brief period of independent operations.
Notable facts
- ›Valuair was one of Singapore's first low-cost carriers, launching operations in 2004.
- ›The airline merged with Jetstar Asia Airways in 2005, ceasing independent operations.
- ›After the merger, Valuair's brand was gradually phased out in favor of the Jetstar Asia identity.
- ›Valuair's routes included destinations in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
- ›The merger was driven by competitive pressures in the rapidly growing Asian low-cost carrier market.
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Primary hubs
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)
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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