The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has re-affirmed its concerns about the proposed acquisition of 60 per cent of Tiger Airways by Virgin Australia. In a statement of issues the ACCC said it remains unconvinced that it would not have a detrimental impact on competition. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Tiger Airways has announced a raft of new routes from Sydney and Melbourne, including services to Alice Springs. Melbourne-Sunshine Coast will begin on March 27, with four return flights a week, increasing to daily from June, while four services a week will operate Melbourne-Alice Springs from April 9. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Tiger Airways has received its 11th A320, with the aircraft to be added to its Sydney base to fuel new services between Sydney, Mackay and Coffs Harbour. The airline’s commercial director Carly Brear said: “As the only low fare airline flying directly between the two biggest major capital cities and Mackay we aim to meet
Tiger Airways’ CEO Andrew David has reportedly accepted a newly-created role at Jetstar as CEO of the airline’s long-haul business. A former Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand executive, David occupied the top role at Tiger for a little more than 12 months. During that time he played the lead role to right-shape the airline
Tiger Airways has announced four-weekly services between Sydney and Coffs Harbour starting February 15, becoming the first intra-state service operated by the airline. In total 1,400 seats a week will be flown between the centres, which will be boosted in March with the addition of a fifth weekly service. This content is available exclusively to
Tiger Airways has celebrated its fifth anniversary of flying in Australia as the airline approaches another milestone – its 10 millionth passenger. To mark the anniversary, Tiger is giving away tickets and has cut lead-in fares on its 11 domestic routes, including a promotional fare of $34.95 between Sydney and Melbourne on sale between now