Qantas has applied to the International Air Services Commission (IASC) for an allocation of unlimited capacity from points other than Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Vietnam, which would allow Jetstar to increase its flights from Darwin. Jetstar plans to operate two additional weekly services on its Darwin-Ho Chi Minh City route during peak periods with 177-seat Airbus A320s.
The IASC has opened up applications for capacity on the Vietnam route, with applications due by October 15, while public submissions are open until October 22.
