SINGAPORE, Nov 21 — From today, Jetstar Asia will operate four additional weekly flights between Singapore and Penang, making it a double daily service.

The capacity increase will see a total of 21,840 seats available each month between the two popular Asian destinations, the low-cost airline said in a statement.

Since July 2009, Jetstar Asia has carried more than 600,000 passengers between Singapore and Penang, enabling customers from Malaysia to benefit by using Singapore to connect to Indonesia, Australia and beyond.

Jetstar’s all day, everyday low fares between Singapore and Penang start from S$74 or RM125 one-way, inclusive of airport taxes and fees. To book flights, please visit Jetstar.com.

Jetstar Asia first took to the skies in December 2004. In 2005, Singapore carrier Valuair became the sister airline of Jetstar Asia, focusing on destinations within Indonesia.

Jetstar Asia and Valuair currently operate more than 600 weekly return flights to 21 destinations across 13 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific region. — Bernama