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Rachael Ward

The cost benefit for Aussies as airline axes Asian arm

Qantas says Jetstar Asia's Airbus A320 planes will eventually replace aircraft used in Australia. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

The price of domestic airfares could come down as Qantas shuts its struggling intra-Asia carrier to cash in on strong demand for flights in Australia and New Zealand.

Some 500 Singapore-based Jetstar Asia workers will lose their jobs when the budget airline ceases flights on 16 routes from July 31.

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