Tiger Airways Establishes Second Base in Sydney!
New Routes, Over 150 Jobs Created and Thousands of Additional Low Fares to Go on
Sale!
Plus New Association With Wests Tigers NRL Team Announced Today!
07 March, 2012: Tiger Airways Australia today announced that
Sydney will become the airline's second Australian base when
operations commence from early July 2012.
From 01 July 2012, three Airbus A320 aircraft will
progressively call Sydney home, creating over
150 new jobs and providing up to 10 additional daily return
services through Sydney Airport.
Tiger Airways CEO Andrew David says today's news is great for
consumers, for domestic tourism and for the economy.
"Three aircraft operating from our second Australian base
will provide up to 3,600 extra seats a day through Sydney
Airport. This is a win-win for both consumers wanting more
low fares as well as for domestic tourism. The creation of
over 150 new jobs in Sydney is certainly welcome news for the
industry given the current economic climate."
Andrew David also said that this is indicative of a new era
for the airline as it has received the green light from CASA,
the industry regulator, to progress with its' 2012 business
growth plan.
"We are continuing with our future Australian expansion as
planned. The business goal was to
have all 10 aircraft operating in Australia by second half of
2012 and today's news proves we're on track. An
11th aircraft will be deployed to Australia by
August 2012 and further network developments will be
announced in due course," said Mr. David.
CEO of Sydney Airport, Kerrie Mather, welcomed the news,
saying the new base was great news for Sydney.
"We are delighted that Tiger is setting up a base in Sydney
and will operate up to 38 services a day in and out of
Sydney, compared to 18 currently. This will cement Sydney's
status as Australia's number one destination and Sydney
Airport as the nation's gateway airport.
"Low cost carriers are driving growth in aviation right now
and Tiger adding 3,600 seats to its Sydney schedule -
including a new Sydney-Brisbane route - means there will be
more competition and more choice on key corridors," Ms.
Mather said.
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment
Andrew Stoner welcomed news that
Tiger Airways Australia will establish a new base at Sydney
Airport.
"The NSW Government has been working closely with Tiger
Airways and we are thrilled with their commitment to our
State, which will provide employment and tourism benefits for
our economy.
"Tiger Airways' Sydney base will generate immediate
employment opportunities as its aircraft will require flight
crew, cabin crew and ground crew as well as engineering
support" said Mr. Stoner.
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Fares will go on sale this week with up to four daily return
services (eight daily flights) on two new routes between
Sydney and Gold Coast and Sydney and Brisbane from just
$59.95*and $74.95* for travel commencing 01 July and 01
August respectively.
At the same time, up to two daily return services (four
flights in total) will be added on the popular Sydney -
Melbourne route with fares soon to go on sale from $59.95*,
also for travel from 01 July.
In more good news for Sydney-siders and NRL fans, Tiger
Airways is thrilled to announce today a proposal for Tiger
Airways to become the official airline for Sydney's Wests
Tigers NRL team for the 2012 season. Coincidentally, the
start-up of Tiger's second Australian base in Sydney will
mark the three year anniversary (virtually to the day) when
members of the Wests Tigers NRL team hauled a 70 tonne Tiger
Airways aircraft out of the hangar at Melbourne Airport
before
the airline's inaugural flight into Sydney on 02 July,
2009.
TIGER AIRWAYS REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFE,
AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE AIR TRAVEL WITH FRIENDLY AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.
Key facts:
• Up to four return services (eight flights) daily between Sydney and Gold Coast to go on sale soon from just $59.95* for travel commencing 01 July 2012. New route!
• Up to two return services (four flights) daily to go on sale soon on the popular Sydney - Melbourne route for travel commencing 01 July 2012, taking the number of daily return services on the Sydney - Melbourne route to up to 11 (currently up to nine daily return services operate on the route).
• Up to four return services (eight flights) daily between Sydney and Brisbane go on sale
soon from just $74.95*for travel commencing 01 August 2012. New route!
• Tiger Airways already employs more than 350 people in Australia in various roles including cabin crew, pilots, management and through maintenance and ground handling partnerships.
• New Sydney base creates around 150 new employment positions in Sydney. See Tiger Airways website for further details - expressions of interest being sought now at www.tigerairways.com/careers .
• New Sydney base will provide up to 10 daily return services (20 daily flights or 3600 visitor seats daily) through Sydney Airport when all three aircraft are operational from
September 2012.
• Further network developments to be announced in due course.
• Three A320 Tiger Airways aircraft will progressively call Sydney home from 01 July 2012,
01 August 2012 and 01 September 2012.
• An 11th aircraft for Australia
will arrive in August 2012 to be based in Melbourne.
Please see the Tiger Airways website for full terms and conditions associated with this week's sale (visit www.tigerairways.com).
*TIGER "RAW" DOMESTIC FARE CONDITIONS: The Tiger "Raw" domestic fare is the lowest available single price fare from Tiger Airways Australia - fully inclusive of all taxes and charges. Tiger "Raw" domestic fares must be purchased on line using a Mastercard debit card issued by an Australian financial institution. The Tiger "Raw" domestic fare does not incur the $7.50 convenience fee for credit card purchases (per flight, per sector). Fare is for travel one way, hand luggage only. Seats are limited and may not be available for travel during peak periods or on all flights, public holidays or certain blackout periods or once sold out. Bookings are non-refundable and non- transferable except as provided in the Conditions of Carriage. Promotions may be modified or cancelled without prior notice. Refer to www.tigerairways.com for more information. Tiger Airways Australia Pty Limited ABN 52 124 369 006.
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