BANGKOK, 29 November 2018: Qantas has expanded its codeshare arrangement with Jetstar to offer more travel options between Australia and Thailand.
Qantas will add its code to Jetstar’s Sydney-Phuket, Melbourne-Phuket and Melbourne-Bangkok services, operated by Jetstar’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Customers travelling between Australia and Thailand will now be able to book the direct Jetstar-operated service between Melbourne/Sydney and Thailand in one direction, with a Qantas-operated service on the return leg.
When travelling on a Qantas codeshare service operated by Jetstar’s 787 aircraft between Melbourne/Sydney and Thailand, Qantas customers continue to enjoy benefits.
It includes earning Qantas frequent flyer points and status credits on all sectors. They will receive a complimentary hot meal and a pre-landing drinks not served to Jetstar passengers who are required to pay for extras.
Other complimentary features include seat back in-flight entertainment and a comfort pack – including a pillow blanket and eye mask. Access to Qantas lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore is open to eligible passengers
The Qantas International baggage allowance applies to all Jetstar Airways and Jetstar Asia-operated services (as stated in the ticket).
| Sector | Qantas Flight No. | Jetstar Flight No. | Day of Operation | Departure Time (Local) | Arrival Time (Local) | Flight Time (h.mm) |
| Sydney-Phuket | QF263 | JQ27 | Mon, Wed, Sat | 15.10 hrs. | 20.10 hrs. | 9 hours |
| Phuket-Sydney | QF264 | JQ28 | Mon, Wed, Sat | 21.45 hrs. | 10.40 hrs. | 8.55 hours |
| Melbourne-Phuket | QF211 | JQ17 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | 15.30 hrs. | 20.20 hrs | 8.50 hours |
| Phuket-Melbourne | QF212 | JQ18 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | 21.45 hrs. | 10.20 hrs. | 8.35 hours |
| Melbourne-Bangkok | QF265 | JQ29 | Tue, Thu, Sat | 14.35 hrs. | 19.50 hrs. | 9.15 hours |
| Bangkok-Melbourne | QF266 | JQ30 | Tue, Thu, Sat | 21.25 hrs. | 10.30 hrs. | 9.05 hours |
