Jetstar’s Hong Kong Rebuff Highlights Liberalization Limits

Credit: Jetstar
Hong Kong’s rejection of a Jetstar joint-venture startup is a blow to the spread of low-cost carrier (LCC) franchises in Asia, and to parent Qantas Group’s aspirations in the region. However, in both regards the setback is likely to be temporary rather than a serious roadblock. The decision by Hong...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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