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Jetstar posts 9% passenger increase on trans-Tasman routes for 2025
February 18th 2026
Australia-headquartered Jetstar Airways has announced passenger numbers on its Australia and New Zealand rose 9%, to "more than 700,000 travelers" in 2025, compared with 2024. Read More » The Qantas Group LCC did not provide specific passenger data in its announcement on February 17. Jetstar CEO, Stephanie Tully, said the LCC added 145,000 seats on its trans-Tasman network last year and was working with Tourism New Zealand to grow the number of visitors travelling to the country. "Australia is New Zealand’s most important international visitor market. We are focused on getting even more Aussies to visit Aotearoa," Tully said, referring to New Zealand’s Maori name. "By expanding our trans-Tasman network and offering consistently low fares, we are making it easier for travellers to visit not just the major centres, but regional destinations across New Zealand. This means more visitors, more choice and real benefits for local communities, particularly their hospitality and tourism operators."
