Jetstar Japan

Overview

Jetstar Japan is a low-cost airline headquartered in Narita, Chiba Prefecture. According to Wikipedia, it was founded in 2011 and began flying on 3 July 2012. It is a joint venture between Japan Airlines (50%), Qantas (33.3%) and Tokyo Century (16.7%). It is not a member of an alliance.

Qantas announced on 3 February 2026 that it would sell its stake, and the airline is to be rebranded by June 2027. AirlineRatings reported in October 2026 that a new brand is expected to be revealed this month, with the transition completing by summer 2027. The airline is still operating as Jetstar Japan.

Network and hubs

Bases are Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai and Nagoya Centrair. The airline flies domestic routes and short international routes in the Asia-Pacific region. Wikipedia lists about 20 destinations. Per AirlineRatings, most routes take under two hours, and the longest is the five-hour sector to Manila.

Fleet

The fleet consists only of Airbus A320-family aircraft, including A320s and A321LRs. Wikipedia lists 23 aircraft; the page was retrieved in September 2026 and does not give an exact count date.

On board

• Cabin: economy only. The A320 reviewed by AirlineRatings in October 2026 had 180 seats in a 3-3 layout, with a 28-inch pitch and a three-inch recline.
• Food: no meals are included. Hot meals can be pre-booked (JPY1,000 with a drink in October 2026), and a small menu of snacks and drinks is sold on board.
• Entertainment: the reviewer found no Wi-Fi, streaming or seat power, and power banks could not be used on board.

Good to know

• Fares and baggage: AirlineRatings lists four fares. Starter has a 7 kg carry-on. Mini allows a 14 kg carry-on. More includes 20 kg of checked baggage and a JPY500 in-flight voucher. Flex Plus adds changes and JAL miles.
• Fees: the reviewer paid JPY3,670 to add a checked bag in advance. At the gate, an overweight bag cost JPY5,500.
• Loyalty: Wikipedia lists Qantas Frequent Flyer and JAL Mileage Bank as associated programmes. Flex Plus fares allow JAL mileage collection.
• Bookings: the Jetstar app handles seats, bags, meals and changes. Check the airline's website for current rules, because the rebrand may change policies.