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Diet With the Jetstar Light Program

February 13, 2008 at 9:32 AM | 2 Comments

Despite sounding more like a weight loss plan than a cheap airfare, we're still happy to hear about the new Jetsaver Light deals that Qantas spin-off and Aussie LCC Jetstar has come up with.

Like RyanAir, Jetstar has figured out that passengers who don't check any baggage are a whole lot cheaper to deal with. But unlike the RyanAir method of punishing their suitcase-carrying customers with ever-increasing extra charges, Jetstar has done the opposite and is offering the Light fares to passengers who only want to take carry on luggage. That means that people wanting to fly domestic Australian routes with just 10 kg or less of hand baggage will get a $10 discount, and on routes to Asia the fare will be $20 cheaper.

To celebrate the Jetstar Light deal, the airline is doing a bit of a publicity sale with 5,000 seats being sold for just one (Australian) cent each, including taxes (!). They're just for six of the domestic routes, but you can't complain much for just a cent.

Related Stories:
· Return of the Mega-Cheap Airfare [News.com.au]
· Jetstar Considering Asian Hubs [Jaunted]
· RyanAir Really Wants You To Leave Luggage At Home [Jaunted]

[Photo: Claire L. Evans]