Jetstar celebrates inaugural flight to Singapore with the chance to win one year of travel

2 July 2009, Penang: To commemorate Jetstar Asia’s inaugural service from Penang to Singapore, the low fares carrier is hosting the “JetSaver Light Challenge” where value savvy and adventure seeking contestants will have a chance to win a year’s worth of free travel from Penang to Singapore.

Jetstar will commence an inaugural daily service to Singapore on the 1 July 2009 which will grow to a double daily service on 1 October 2009*.

The new low fare A320 services will grow Jetstar’s weekly flights between Singapore and Malaysia up to 88 times weekly, and entrenches Malaysia as the biggest travel market for Jetstar from Singapore.

Jetstar also operates to Kuala Lumpur (double daily), Kota Kinabalu and Kuching from Singapore.

Jetstar is inviting value-savvy intrepid travelers to enter to be one of 20 lucky participants in the JetSaver Light Challenge. JetSaver Light is Jetstar’s new fare class which allows travelers with only 10 kilograms of carry on baggage, to fly for RM35 less per flight.

The JetSaver Light Challenge will involve ten teams of two flying to Singapore to see how they can creatively experience Singapore on RM70 a day – the savings gained by travelling JetSaver Light.

The participant with the most exciting and creative itinerary with given budget of RM70 will win a year of free flights from Penang to Singapore.

Jetstar Asia and Valuair CEO Ms Chong Phit Lian said Jetstar’s new Singapore service provided a great new value driven short break experience.

“Singapore is a perfect short break destination for Malaysians and with our even lower JetSaver Light fares, budget breaks are now even more accessible,” Ms Chong said.

“With Singapore’s famous fantastic cheap hawker food, affordable public transport and great attractions like Sentosa Island, we have no doubt the participants will have a great opportunity to show how much fun can be had on a budget flying with Jetstar,” she said.

All competition participants will stay at the Grand Mercure Roxy.

“Singapore has never been more affordable to visit than right. With an ever expanding number of routes by Jetstar – has also never been more affordable to get to” says Evan Lewis Communications VP for Accor Hotels. “The cost of accommodation in Singapore has come to a level that will now appeal to whole new travel market, that may have previously sought alternative destinations” he said.

Entry details and competition terms and conditions are available at http://www.jetstar.com and applications will close at 11.59 pm on 12th July 2009. Challenge participants will be chose by 14th July 2009 for travel on 18th -19th July 2009.

About Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel

Conveniently located just 15 minutes away from Changi International Airport, Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel offers a total travel experience that is ideal for the discerning business and leisure travellers. It is nestled in the heart of Katong, a historical area on the East Coast of Singapore rich in Peranakan culture. A short walk from the hotel is East Coast Park that has attractive beaches, dining, fun and entertaining facilities popular with adults and children. Opposite Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel is Parkway Parade, a chic one-stop shopping mall with over 250 specialty shops.

Singapore’s popular shopping hubs in Suntec City, Orchard Road and VivoCity at HarbourFront; the Singapore Flyer and the Marina Bay area where the Formula One (F1) night race is held; Sentosa Island; the Singapore Expo, the largest exhibition and convention centre in Singapore; the future Sports Hub; heritage sites and international golf courses are also within easy access from the hotel. It has 558 guest rooms and suites, choice of four dining outlets, 10 meeting rooms, a wellness spa, outdoor swimming pool and a well-equipped fitness centre. Complimentary airport shuttle bus services for guests are available at the hotel.

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