JetSMART is a Chilean low-cost airline based in Santiago, Chile. JetSMART made its formal request for an air operator certificate to the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority in January 2017, which it gained later in the year. In July 2017, JetSMART commenced operations with its first flight service from Santiago to Calama in northern Chile.
From its hub at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, also known as Santiago International Airport. JetSMART flies to eight international destinations in within Argentina, Brazil and Peru and flies domestically to 10 destinations within Chile with a fleet of 12 aircraft. JetSMART also files one international route to Lima, Peru, which it launched in early 2018 and three other international routes to Argentina, which it launched in late 2018. JetSMART has long-term plans to fly to various different destinations across South America.
JetSMART is one of two South American airlines owned by Indigo Partners — the other being JetSMART Argentina.
As of November 2019, JetSMART fleet consists of:
The airline has ordered 14 Airbus A321neo which will start to be delivered at the start of 2020 and a further 12 Airbus A321XLR will also be delivered in the future.
One piece of carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 10kg is included in your ticket fare. Carry-on baggage must not exceed maximum dimensions of 45cm x 35cm x 25cm.
Checked Baggage, as well as additional carry-on baggage, can be added to your booking via the JetSMART website. Prepaid baggage must not exceed 23kg. Nor have a total dimension of more than 158 linear cm. Any baggage that is larger than these dimensions will be charged as oversized baggage.
Online check-in is open from 72 hours before your flight and closes 40 minutes prior. Passengers can check-in for their JetSMART flight online by visiting the JetSMART website and click check-in.
Passengers can also check-in for their JetSMART flight by visiting a JetSMART check-in agent at the JetSMART check-in desk at the airport of departure. The airport is open between 120—40 minutes before scheduled flight departure time for domestic flights and 180—60 minutes before scheduled flight departure time before international flights.
The aircraft are all new, offering clean, comfortable, and modern interiors.
JetSmart is a dedicated low-cost carrier and has added extra seating so that more people can fly at an even lower cost.
The airline does not offer entertainment, Wi-Fi, or onboard magazines. It is focused on cost-reduction for the customer. The basic rate enables customers to travel simply, from point A to point B, along with a small handbag. Add-on is then available for customers who require more from their fare:
You can select the seat you want at a very low cost. Secure your front row seats, emergency exits or SMART seats (rows 2 to 4) where you will have more space to enjoy the flight.
Check baggage is not included in the price, as not everyone requires it, but can be added for a small fare.
If priority boarding is important to you, you can also pay a small fee for this service.
The new and modern seats are pre-reclined and full of comfort with an ample amount of legroom.
As of November 2019, JetSMART flies to 10 domestic destinations as well as 8 international destinations.
AIRPORT | CITY AND COUNTRY |
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Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (ANF) | Antofagasta, Chile |
El Loa International Airport (CJC) | Calama, Chile |
Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) | Copiapó, Chile |
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) | Concepcion, Chile |
La Florida Airport (LSC) | La Serena, Chile |
El Tepual International Airport (PMC) | Puerto Montt, Chile |
Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (HUB) | Santiago, Chile |
La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) | Temuco, Chile |
Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ) | Punta Arenas, Chile |
Diego Aracena International Airport (IQQ) | Iquique, Chile |
AIRPORT | CITY AND COUNTRY |
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El Palomar Airport (EPA) | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Ingeniero Aeronáutico Ambrosio L.V. Taravella International Airport (COR) | Córdoba, Argentina |
GRU Airport (GRU) | Guarulhos, Brazil |
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) | Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil |
Salvador International Airport (SSA) | Salvor da Bahia, Brazil |
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP) | Arequipa, Peru |
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) | Lima, Peru |
FAP Captain Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International Airport (TRU) | Trujillo, Peru |
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Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), also known as Santiago International airport, is the busiest international airport in Chile. It is the ninth busiest airport in Latin America in terms of passenger traffic. Airlines such as Aeroméxico, LATAM Chile, United Airlines, Avianca operate at the airport.
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JetSMART doesn't currently have a frequent flyer program.
JetSMART is not part of any airline alliance but is funded by Indigo Partners.
23rd May 2019
Today, JetSMART announced their plans to launch a 3-weekly service from Buenos Aires El Palomar to Bariloche service, starting 23rd May 2019.
14th December 2018
JetSMART recently announced it will add another Airbus A320 to its already growing fleet of Airbus family. JetSMART's fleet is already made up of entirely Airbus A320, however, the new one which recently arrived in Córdoba will be the airlines' first aircraft registered in Argentina. Along with the arrival of this new aircraft, CEO of JetSMART, Estuardo Ortiz, stated that the airline has the goal of having 100 aircraft by the end of 2026.
23rd May 2018
JetSMART was highlighted as the fourth cheapest airline in the world for domestic routes. Global Flight Pricing released a report that shows that the Chilean airline offers the fourth cheapest domestic flights in the world based on the average price of tickets per km. The airline was placed above Indonesia AirAsia Extra but behind Indonesia AirAsia.
The report also shows that airlines from the countries of Australia, Indonesia, and India dominate the cheapest domestic flights in the world for economy class tickets. So, its good for Chile to have JetSMART representing their country among the others. Here is a list of the top 10 cheapest airlines in the world for domestic routes, based on the average price per km:
1. Tigerair Australia
2. Jetstar
3. Indonesia AirAsia
4. JetSMART
5. Indonesia AirAsia Extra
6. Pobeda Airlines LLC
7. Citilink Indonesia
8. Batik Air
9. Lion Mentari Airlines
10. Sky Airline