Qantas would continue to evolve and grow. In October 2002 Qantas launched Australian Airlines as the new low cost international carrier. In October 2003, Qantas announced it would launch Jetstar as a new low cost domestic airline. Jetstar commenced domestic operations on 25 May 2004, followed by trans-Tasman services in December 2005. As part of the strategy to focus on two strong and complementary brands - Qantas and Jetstar - Australian Airlines ceased operations in July 2006. In November 2006 Jetstar began international services into Asia and Hawaii. Domestic New Zealand services commenced in June 2009 and Jetstar Japan was launched in 2012.