Tiger Airways News

Tiger Airways explores more destinatiions in India; receives second owned aircraft

24-Feb-2010
SINGAPORE : Owning aircraft lowers cost versus leasing; more similar arrangements to be explored. Fleet expanded to 19; to increase to 33 by end 2011. Exploring three more south India destinations Trivandrum, Trichy and Kochi

Resorts World Sentosa & Tiger Airways ink deal to operate RWS Aircraft

22-Feb-2010
SINGAPORE : Resorts World Sentosa and Tiger Airways Singapore today announced plans for a chartered aircraft dedicated to flying overseas guests to Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore’s first integrated resort.

Tiger Airways celebrates twice daily flights with special fares

05-Feb-2010
SINGAPORE : Today Tiger Airways Australia launches its second daily service between Melbourne and Hobart. Tiger Airways has been flying into Hobart since January 2008 and since then has grown their services to up to three per day by adding Adelaide-Hobart and now doubling their Melbourne-Hobart flights.

Tiger Airways inks deal at Aair Show to sdvance deliveries of 4 more aircraft

04-Feb-2010
SINGAPORE : Fleet to increase by 74% from 19 to 33 aircraft over next two Fiscal Years

Asia Airfreight Terminal welcomes Tiger Airways to Hong Kong

01-Feb-2010
SINGAPORE : Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) is pleased to welcome Tiger Airways as its new customer. The carrier has appointed AAT as its cargo service provider at Hong Kong International Airport.

Tiger Airways welcomes its first “Owned” aircraft

27-Jan-2010
SINGAPORE : Brand new Airbus A320 joins Singapore fleet in-time for first Hong Kong services

Tiger Airways celebrates inaugural Sydney Gold Coast flight

15-Dec-2009
SINGAPORE : New Sydney-Gold Coast route commences 15-Dec-2009

Tiger Airways airfares on sale network-wide from $25

01-Dec-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways latest sale features airfares from just $25* on sale for three days only (from today until midnight Thursday 3 December 2009) for travel period extending from 01 February 2010 30 October 2010.

Tiger: millions of low fare seats on sale today

13-Nov-2009
SINGAPORE : One in five Australians can fly with Tiger Airways in 2010.

More Tiger flights from Melbourne Airport

30-Oct-2009
SINGAPORE : Melbourne Airport welcomes Tiger’s announcement to increase their low cost services from their Melbourne base, in a move that will create 250,000 extra seats in and out of the state each year.

75% discount to celebrate Tiger Airways inaugural Krabi flights

26-Oct-2009
SINGAPORE : 5,000 seats up for grabs, book by 28th Oct 2009 to enjoy this fantastic offer, promotion for travel period of 6th January 2009 to 30th September 2010.

Tiger Airways boosts Sydney and Gold Coast markets with new route

22-Oct-2009
SINGAPORE : Third Sydney route announced today bringing Gold Coast five flights per day.

Tiger Airways extends one-cent tickets to another 90,000 seats

15-Oct-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger celebrates signs of economic recovery with more low fares to 12 destinations, unbeatable offer of 90,000 more seats at ONE cent each from 15th to 21st October.

Tiger Airways 7th aircraft arrives

06-Oct-2009
SINGAPORE : Doubling the flights to Sydney.

Tiger Airways $50 flights to/from Melbourne or Adelaide to/from Alice Springs

25-Sep-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways special fares between Melbourne/Adelaide and Alice Springs on sale now

Tiger Airways 33% off airfares and accommodation sale now on

16-Sep-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia is discounting all 17 routes across Australia by up to 33% off the regular fare for a limited time. At the same time, our travel partner, Zuji, is providing some amazing accommodation deals to stay at key Tiger Airways destinations with up to 33% off the regular price on select hotels, resorts and apartments around Australia.

Telling Tiger Airways what you want

09-Sep-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways sets up Tiger Taskforce to deal with customers’ most important issues, Managing Director and her senior team part of the taskforce.

Tiger Airways “knock-out” airfares

31-Aug-2009
SINGAPORE : From just $28* - now on sale until wednesday

Tiger Airways four day stock take sale

16-Jun-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces an incredible four-day stock-take sale starting (16-Jun-2009) and running until 19-Jun-2009, featuring airfares discounted to 1/3 off the regular price for travel extending from 10-Oct-2009 10-Dec-2009.

Tiger Airways reports 7.6% increase in passenger traffic in fourth quarter

29-May-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Aviation Group is “bucking the industry trend” according to CEO, Tony Davis, reporting a 7.6% year-on-year increase in traffic for the three months ended 31-Mar-09 on an 11.4% capacity increase, due to the delivery of two A319 and one A320 aircraft during the period.

Tiger Airways Low Fares

26-May-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces the ultimate low fare - “Tiger Raw,” which allows customers to access the absolute lowest air fares, without the AUD5 convenience fee normally applicable for passengers booking with a credit card.

Tiger Airways one day sale

30-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces a one day special (30-Apr-09) with more than 20,000 seats discounted for travel across Australia between 01-May-09 to 30-Jun-09 on a range of popular routes.

Tiger Airways acaba de lanzar (30 Abr 09) una tarifa especial que durará un día ofertando más de 20.000 asientos en sus rutas más populares de Australia, para viajar entre el 1 de mayo y hasta el próximo 30 de junio de 2009.


• Tiger Airways announces a special ANZAC Day sale

24-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces a special ANZAC Day sale with more than 30,000 FREE seats across selected domestic routes from its Melbourne and Adelaide bases for travel between 1-Jun-09, until 30-Sep-09.

Tiger Airways eight millionth customer celebration

15-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : To celebrate Tiger Airways’ eight millionth customer this week, Tiger Airways announced an new offer to fly between Sydney and Melbourne for AUD39 (one way).

Tiger Airways fly anywhere sale

14-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announces (10-Apr-09) an incredible offer for travel in May-2009 with fares from just AUD30 one-way available on Tiger Airways’ routes across Australia.

Tiger Airways: planning significant expansion in Australian market

07-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia stated it hopes to take 30 of the 60 aircraft Tiger Airways currently has on order, as the carrier continues to expand its domestic network.

Tiger Airways to fly from Sydney in Jul-09

06-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : Sydney Airport has welcomed Tiger Airways' announcement (03-Apr-09) that it will start flying from Sydney in Jul-09. Tiger Airways Australia will be expanding its network by adding the new Sydney-Melbourne route.

Tiger Airways to launch flights between Melbourne and Sydney

03-Apr-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced plans to launch flights between Melbourne and Sydney. Flights are scheduled to commence from 03-Jul-2009 with up to four flights between both destinations daily.

Tiger Airways launches service to Jakarta

27-Feb-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways began selling seats (27-Feb-09) between Jakarta and Singapore for SGD38, inclusive of taxes and charges, with a boutique service catered to Indonesia.

Tiger Airways reports Dec-08 on time performance

16-Feb-2009
SINGAPORE : According to figures released (16-Feb-09) by the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), Tiger Airways was also Australia’s on-time major airline in December.

Tiger Airways announces new marketing agreement with Webjet

13-Feb-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (17-Jan-09) a major new marketing agreement with Webjet. Australian consumers will be able to access Tiger Airways fares using online travel retailer webjet.com.au.

Tiger Airways launches 2-for-1 fares

13-Feb-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (13-Feb-09) it is offering 2-for-1 fares on their available fares, starting 18-Wed-09. 2-for-1 fares are available for travel between 01-Apr-09 and 03-Oct-09. The 2-for-1 deal are available in both directions, on the following Melbourne routes:

Tiger Airways launches hotel website

20-Jan-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways launched (20-Jan-09) a hotel website. Steve Burns, Chief Operating Officer of Tiger Aviation said, Tiger Airways is famous for being the low fare leader when it comes to flying. Now with the launch of our hotel site we will be able to offer travellers the same great deals on accommodation.

Tiger Airways launches five day sale

08-Jan-2009
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (07-Jan-09) a five day sale with half price seats available across its entire Australian network. Tiger Airways Managing Director, Shelley Roberts, said, “We all know it can be tough returning to the grind after a great break over the holiday season. So what better way to brighten the mood than to snag yourself a really cheap fare so you can start planning your next holiday?”

Tiger Airways launches Christmas sale

19-Dec-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (19-Dec-08) a special Christmas sale. Shelley said, “Most people have had enough of boring stocking filling presents, so why not buy your friends and family a holiday to one of our fantastic destinations.”

Tiger Aviation reports financials for FY07/08

28-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Aviation, the company that operates Tiger Airways and Tiger Airways Australia, has reported (28-Nov-08) a full year group consolidated profit after tax of SGD9.9million for the financial year 2007/08 that ended on 31-Mar-08.

Tiger Airways celebrates first birthday

24-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways celebrated (23-Nov-08) its first birthday with more free seats. Tiger Airways Australia Managing Director, Shelley Roberts, said, “What better way to celebrate this significant milestone than with many more fantastic low fares. It is what we do best and today we have plenty to celebrate.”

Tiger Airways to take delivery of A320 to launch Adelaide base

21-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia will be taking delivery of two new Airbus A320 aircraft to launch its base in Adelaide in early 2009 . The A320s replace previously announced A319s due to the response to the recently announced Tiger Airways routes from Adelaide to Perth, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne and Alice Springs.

Tiger Airways launches Singapore-Kuching services

21-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways launched (20-Nov-08) new services to Kuching in East Malaysia. The inaugural flight was greeted by Sawarak Minister of Urban Development and Tourism, Datuk Michael Manyin anak Jawong.

Tiger Airways launches free seat sale

19-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : In the lead-up to Tiger Airways’ first birthday, the airline has launched (18-Nov-08) a free seat promotion across selected domestic routes from both its Melbourne and Adelaide bases for travel between 01-Feb-09 and 30-Jun-09. This sale began at midnight on 18-Nov-08.

Tiger Airways extends fare sale

18-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has extended (14-Nov-08) the fare sale until 18-Nov-08 on all 14 domestic routes. Shelley Roberts, managing director of Tiger Airways Australia said, “My team and I had a look at the success of the sale and came to the conclusion that if a little bit is good even more low low fares are better.”

Tiger Airways launches special promotion

12-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : In a lead up to Tiger Airways’ one year anniversary coming this 23-Nov-08, Tiger Airways is offering a special offer available for one week only - for all 14 of its domestic Australia routes. Shelley Roberts Managing Director of Tiger Airways Australia said “At Tiger we love our low low fares. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we will deliver.”

Tiger Airways - Why do fuel surcharges exist?

12-Nov-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has never had a fuel surcharge and has wondered why other airlines have needlessly implemented them. As such Tiger Airways is calling for other so-called low cost carriers to immediately remove this arbitrary charge.

Tiger Airways - Low fares result in major boost for domestic tourism

24-Oct-2008
SINGAPORE : Figures released by the Australian Government’s Bureau of Infrastructure Transport and Regional Economics statistics the entry of Tiger Airways has underpinned significant growth in passenger numbers on the routes it serves.

Tiger Airways eyes new routes in Asia and Australia

13-Oct-2008
SINGAPORE : On the eve of the World Route Development Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Tiger Airways announced (10-Oct-08) that its delegation will be in discussions with airports from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Cambodia and Australia as it seeks to extend its reach in the Asia-Pacific region.

Tiger Airways increases Singapore-Kuala Lumpur flights

25-Sep-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced that on 01-Dec-08 Tiger Airways is the first out of the blocks to offer the next low fare step by operating up to 5 flights a day between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Tiger Airways - Goodbye to cheap fares between Darwin and Singapore

25-Sep-2008
SINGAPORE : To thank the people of Darwin for supporting Tiger Airways over nearly 3 years Tiger Airways Singapore has reduced its fares in the last month of flying between Singapore and Darwin.

Tiger Airways leads the pack with best on time performance in Australia

08-Sep-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia has again led the pack when it comes to airline on time performance with the best OTP of any of the major domestic airlines and recorded 0 cancelations for the month.

Tiger Airways Singapore adds another A320 to its fleet

08-Sep-2008
SINGAPORE : As a fourth birthday celebration Tiger Airways Singapore will continue to grow by adding another Airbus A320 to its fleet in Mar-09, taking its Singapore fleet to nine aircraft.

Adelaide Airport welcomes Tiger Airways’ new routes

01-Sep-2008
SINGAPORE : Adelaide Airport Ltd Managing Director Phil Baker welcomed Tiger Airways’ announcement that it would fly to Hobart, Gold Coast, Perth and Alice Springs from 01-Mar-09, in addition to its existing Melbourne services.

Tiger Airways to increase flights between Melbourne and Tasmania

01-Sep-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced that it will increase the number of flights it operates to double daily between Melbourne and both of its Tasmanian destinations of Launceston and Hobart from 15- Dec-08.

Tiger Airways doubles flights to Alica Springs

28-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : Following the announcement earlier this week that it would increase Melbourne-Alice Springs flights from 3 to 4 per week, Tiger Airways announced three times per week services from its new Adelaide base.

Tiger Airways announces new routes from Adelaide

28-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia announced the initial four new routes that will be added to the airline’s network from its base in Adelaide.

Tiger Airways to offer more flights between Melbourne and Alice Springs, Sunshine Coast and Perth

26-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has continued its growth strategy at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with the announcement that it will be adding additional services to three of its current routes, providing even more opportunities for inbound tourism to Melbourne and Victoria.

Tiger Airways to increase capacity between Melbourne and Adelaide

13-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : As a result of strong voting for destinations for the new Tiger Airways planes based in Adelaide, Tiger Airways can announce that Melbourne is the first destination to obtain increased capacity.

Tiger Airways confirms strong passenger growth

07-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Aviation confirmed strong passenger growth of 73.7% for the three months ending 30-Jun-08 compared to the year before and released the audited profit figures for Tiger Airways Singapore culminating in a nett profit after tax of SGD37.8 million for the year ending 31-Mar-08.

Tiger to fly twice a day between Melbourne and Perth

06-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced that it will fly twice a day between Melbourne and Perth before the end of the year.

Tiger Airways selects Adelaide to be next home base

05-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : As a result of the outstanding success of the initial stage of Tiger Airways’ growth the airline has selected Adelaide to be its next home base.

Tiger Airways suspends services to Darwin

01-Aug-2008
SINGAPORE : As a result of current oil prices, and the uneconomical cost of operating to Darwin Airport, Tiger Airways has regrettably had to announce the suspension of services between Darwin and Singapore, and between Darwin and Melbourne, from 26-Oct-08.

Tiger Airways’ planes to be groomed in Melbourne

21-Jul-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways signed a contract with Melbourne based John Holland Aviation Services to expand its current engineering support arrangements to also include major heavy maintenance ‘C’ Checks of Tiger Airways’ Australian based Airbus aircraft.

Tiger Airways reports on-time performance

27-Jun-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways business objective to offer the most reliable airline product in Australia has commenced with the airline reporting its on time performance statistics so consumers can make their own choice low fares and on time with Tiger Airways or high fares and late with our competitors.

Australia-Malaysia route abandoned by Qantas Group - Tiger Airways Australia looking to launch international services.

13-Jun-2008
SINGAPORE : Following last week’s wholesale cuts to the Qantas Group’s international services, Jetstar have also undertaken further cuts to its international network by cutting its services to Malaysia after only nine months of operations.

Tiger Airways to suspend Melbourne-Newcastle route from Aug 11

12-Jun-2008
SINGAPORE : (XFN Asia) Tiger Airways announced it will suspend flights between Melbourne and Newcastle from 11-Aug-08 as it reallocates capacity to other markets within Australia, including Adelaide and Canberra.

Tiger Airways Australia appoints new Managing Director

11-Jun-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced the appointment of senior aviation executive, Shelley Roberts, as the new Managing Director of Tiger Airways Australia, effective mid-Jul-08.

Tiger Airways increases services to Adelaide and Canberra

29-May-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced plans to increase its frequency to Adelaide. Rather than cancelling services like Jetstar, Tiger Airways is increasing its flights between Adelaide and Melbourne by 50%. Tiger is also increasing its frequency to Canberra, with the announcement of additional flights between Melbourne and Canberra.

Tiger Airways amends baggage policy

29-May-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has revamped its baggage policy to ensure that its customers only pay for what they need.

Tiger Airways appoints airline veteran as Chief Financial Officer

06-May-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced the appointment of, Mr Chin Sak Hin, as its Chief Financial Officer. An airline financial veteran, Sak Hin will join Tiger Airways in June, from his current role as Chief Financial Officer at SIA Engineering Company.

Tiger Airways Group Continues Fleet Growth with A Call to Finance Four More A320 Aircraft

29-Apr-2008
SINGAPORE : A week after releasing strong financial year end passenger and operating results, Tiger Aviation announced firm plans for continued fleet expansion, with the issuing of a Request for Proposal to raise USD225 million for four A320 aircraft.

Tiger Airways Group Announces Strong Growth for FY2007/8

21-Apr-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Aviation released its passenger figures for the year ending 31-Mar-08. The Group delivered strong year-on-year performance with continued growth across both load factors and passengers flown. Tiger Airways Group also delivered solid financials in year-on-year revenue percentage growth.

Tiger Airways increases frequency on Perth-Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City services

07-Apr-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced plans to increase its frequency on its Perth-Singapore service as well as increasing frequency on its direct Singapore-Ho Chi Minh City service. Commencing 01-Jun-08, Tiger Airways will operate 11 flights per week between Perth and Singapore. Between 18-Jun-08 and 10-Aug-08, Tiger Airways will increase two daily frequencies between Perth and Singapore.

Tiger Airways Australia facing anticompetitive campaign as it grows

01-Apr-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways Australia stated it is facing anticompetitive campaign from its competitors as it grows from strength to strength since commencing operations on 23-Nov-07. Tiger Airways, which has launched 13 routes so far, will also be making announcements in regard to its second base and additional services in the near future.

Tiger Airways Australia CEO presents speech on expansion plans

07-Mar-2008
SINGAPORE : National Aviation Press Club Address Tony Davis President and Group Chief Executive Tiger Aviation Sydney, 6 March 2008

Tiger expands in Australia with A319s and pilot training

07-Mar-2008
SINGAPORE : Tony Davis, President and Chief Executive of Tiger Aviation, outlined significant expansion plans for Tiger Airways Australia at the Australian National Aviation Press Club. Tiger Airways’ expansion plan in Australia includes taking delivery of two A319s by the end of 2008, adding to Tiger’s current fleet of A320s. Tiger Airways is also panning to establish a pilot training scheme in Australia.

Tiger Airways expanding Australian capacity by 65% in 2008. Two A319s to join fleet

06-Mar-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced plans to add two leased A319s to its Australian operation in 2008, as it prepares to launch services to more under-served regional destinations across the country.

IAE V2500 to power Tiger Airways fleet expansion

19-Feb-2008
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has chosen International Aero Engines’ V2500 to power Tiger Airways’ fleet expansion of 20 A320s. The contract is valued at USD580 million.

Tiger Airways orders 20 more Airbus A320s in ambitious expansion plan

19-Dec-2007
SINGAPORE : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation PREMIUM: Tiger Airways has ordered 20 more Airbus A320s, as part of its ambitious expansion plan that will see it operating 70 A320s from its bases in Singapore, Australia and Korea by 2016. The airline previously announced it could grow its fleet to 70 aircraft by 2014. Tiger has opted not to follow Jetstar’s recent move to acquire slightly larger (213-seat) A321s.

Tiger Airways orders 20 A320s

19-Dec-2007
SINGAPORE : (XFN Asia) Tiger Airways stated it has exercised an option to purchase 20 more A320 aircraft, valued at USD1.3 billion. The 20 extra aircraft, due for delivery in 2016, will expand Tiger Airways' fleet to 70.

Tiger Airways Australia hunting for a second base

14-Dec-2007
SINGAPORE : (c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Premium: Tiger Airways Australia, after successfully launching seven new routes in its first week of operations, announced that, due to the level of demand for its low fare domestic airline, it is hunting for a second hub in Australia to base its expanding fleet.

Singapore's Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia awarded rights for Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route

10-Dec-2007
SINGAPORE : (XFN Asia) Singapore-based LCCs, Tiger Airways and Jetstar Asia, have both been awarded the rights to operate a daily service between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from 01-Feb-07, according to the Singapore Ministry of Transport.

Tiger takes off at Melbourne Airport

23-Nov-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA FREE) Tiger Airways Australias first services departed from its home base of Melbourne Airport on 23-Nov-07, signalling an exciting new era at Australias low-cost air travel hub.

Tiger Airways Australia pounces on Adelaide

19-Nov-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA FREE) Tiger Airways announced its latest Australian domestic route, with plans to operate twice daily from its home base in Melbourne to Adelaide, from 10-Jan-08. One-way fares start from AUD9.95, inclusive of taxes and charges and subject to regulatory approval.

Tiger Airways and South Korea's Incheon city to set up new LCC

06-Nov-2007
SINGAPORE : (XFN Asia) Tiger Airways announced it has agreed to form a new LCC with South Korea's Incheon Metropolitan City. The airline will be named Incheon Tiger Airways.

Tiger Airways confirms order for 30 more A320s

10-Oct-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways signed a contract for an additional 30 A320s and 20 options. The MoU was signed at the Paris Airshow in Jun-07.

Tiger Airways one step closer to launching Australian operations with launch of Melbourne terminal

09-Oct-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways launched its Melbourne Airport terminal on 08-Oct-07. The redeveloped terminal four will handle up to two million domestic passengers p/a when the LCC commences operations at the end of next month.

Tiger Australia to make important announcement on 08-Oct-07

05-Oct-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways announced it will make an important announcement on 08-Oct-07, regarding its Australian operations. This raises the possibility that the LCC could announce plans to operate on the Melbourne-Sydney route, the fourth busiest route in the world (with 851 weekly services). The Melbourne-Sydney route is also the second busiest low cost route worldwide, (based on the number of weekly services), with 366 weekly services.

Tiger Airways awards Pratt & Whitney USD330 million V2500 Engine Deal

31-Aug-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Singapore-based Tiger Airways selected the International Aero Engines V2500 to power its 50 new A320 aircraft. The engine order is for Tiger's 30 A320 firm orders and 20 options and is valued at more than USD330 million if all options are exercised.

Tiger Airways announces key members of Australian management team

17-Aug-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways has announced key members of its senior management team in Australia, with the new management team to be based at Tiger Airways new office at Melbourne Airport.

Tiger to launch into Tasmania

16-Jul-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways announced plans to launch daily services between Melbourne and Launceston in Nov-07, its seventh domestic route. Prices will start at AUD39.99 one way. The service will bring the annual number of seats on Tigers domestic network to one million. More routes are expected to follow.

Tiger Airways adds domestic services to Alice Springs and Perth

13-Jul-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways commenced sales on more domestic routes on 12-Jul-07, offering services from Melbourne Tullamarine to Perth and Alice Springs from 01-Dec-07.

Tiger Airways roars into Queensland

10-Jul-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways Australia commenced sales of three more domestic routes, linking its Melbourne (Tullamarine) hub and Queenslands Mackay, Rockhampton and Gold Coast Airports.

Singapore's Tiger Airways launching services to India from October

04-Jul-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways announced plans to launch services to Chennai and Kochi from Oct-07, as part of a major expansion into the Indian market.

Tiger Airways appoints Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications

04-Jul-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways Australia appointed Matt Hobbs, an Australian Federal Government adviser and lobbyist, to the position of Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, effective 30-Jul-07.

PEANUTS QUOTE: Tiger Airways rules out 'TigerX' long-haul operation

04-Jul-2007
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways: I'm not about to announce any TigerX and go buy myself a bunch of long haul A330s. We don't want to be stuck with the issues and complications which our competitors face with multiple aircraft types in their fleets, Tony Davis, CEO. Source: Singapore Business Times, 04-Jul-07.

Tiger Airways to launch Melbourne-Darwin as first Australia route on 1 December 2007

28-Jun-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways confirmed it will launch daily services between Melbourne and Darwin on 01-Dec-07, with fares starting at AUD79.99 one-way, inclusive of taxes.

Tiger Airways orders up to 50 additional A320s

22-Jun-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways signed a MoU at the 47th International Paris Air Show for an additional 30 Airbus A320s and 20 options. The airline currently operates a fleet of nine A320s, with 11 more to be delivered by 2010. With the latest order, its fleet has the ability to grow to 70 Airbus aircraft.

Tiger Airways to launch services to six Indian cities.

05-Jun-2007
SINGAPORE : (CAPA) Tiger Airways received (05-Jun-07) Indian Government approval to launch services from Singapore to six Indian cities, two of which have no direct services at present:
  • Chennai: Served daily by Singapore Airlines and Jet Airways and twice daily by Indian Airlines;
  • Kochi: Served daily by SilkAir;
  • Goa: No direct connection;
  • Thiruvananthapuram: Served four times weekly by SilkAir;
  • Kozhikode: No direct connection;
  • Kolkata: Served four times weekly by Singapore Airlines.

Peanuts Quotes: Tony Davis on Tiger Airways' Aussie plans

04-May-2007
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways: Tiger is here for the long haul and will be here when all the others have disappeared...I am sure we can do better than take a friend for AUD3...in fact I guarantee we will do better than that. We will offer genuinely low fares on a sustained basis and on a regular basis, Tony Davis, CEO. Source: The Age, 04-May-07.

Tiger selects Melbourne Airport for Aussie base

03-May-2007
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways has selected Melbourne Airport as the base for its Australian operations. Tiger Airways decision is a major coup for Melbourne and Victoria, with Melbourne selected after detailed discussions between Tiger Airways and the airports and governments of a number of Australian states and territories.

Singapore's Tiger Airways yr to March passengers 1.5 mln; eyes more aircraft

19-Apr-2007
SINGAPORE : SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - Budget carrier Tiger Airways said it carried 1.5 mln passengers in the fiscal year to March 2007, up from 800,000 passengers carried on its first year of operations last year.

Singapore's Tiger Airways wins Australian foreign investment board approval

16-Mar-2007
SINGAPORE : (XFN-ASIA) - Singapore-based low cost carrier Tiger Airways Ltd said Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board has approved its application to operate Australian domestic services.

Tiger Airways 6 months ahead of plans to operate daily to Perth

02-Mar-2007
SINGAPORE : SINGAPORE, 1 March 2007. Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, is bringing forward its plans to operate daily Singapore-Perth flight services by six months to 1 May 2007.

Tiger Airways to bring Ryanair model to Australia - report

12-Feb-2007
SINGAPORE : SYDNEY (XFN-ASIA) - Cut-price carrier Tiger Airways is likely to bring the Ryanair model of flying into cheaper, regional airports to Australia when it gets the go-ahead to operate here, chief executive Tony Davis said Sunday.

Tiger Airways confirms Australian domestic market entry.

09-Feb-2007
SINGAPORE : A new phase in the region's LCC explosion is to begin shortly, following Tiger Airways' confirmation of a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report that the Singapore-based LCC will enter the Australian domestic market in the next few months. Tiger CEO, Tony Davis, yesterday talked with Australian government officials about establishing in Australia and obtaining an Air Operator's Certificate.

Tiger Airways to savage Australian air market?

07-Feb-2007
SINGAPORE : 07-Feb-07 Ahead of a scheduled press conference on Friday, rumours are flying that Tiger Airways is to establish a domestic airline operation in Australia.

Tiger Airways flies 1.2 mln passengers in 2006, up 75 pct

22-Jan-2007
SINGAPORE : SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - Budget airline Tiger Airways said it carried 1.2 mln passengers last year, up 75 percent from 2005 as travel demand continued to boom.

Singapore's Tiger Airways secures 100 mln usd loan facility

05-Jan-2007
SINGAPORE : Budget airline, Tiger Airways said it has secured a 100 mln usd loan facility to finance the pre-delivery deposits for eight new Airbus A320 aircraft.

New Stripes for Tiger Airways Crew

03-Nov-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, has partnered with leading international apparel and accessories retailer, Giordano, to outfit its cabin crew in bold new uniforms. This business partnership is the first of its kind ever in the fashion and aviation's history, and yet another innovation launched by the forward thinking Asian Low Cost Carrier.

Tiger confirms plans to launch Indian services

02-Nov-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways confirmed (02-Nov-06) plans to launch services from Singapore to Trivandrum, Goa, Kochi, Kozhikode and Colombo after

Tiger Airways orders eight more A320 aircraft

18-Oct-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways, Singapore's fast growing low-fare carrier has placed an order for eight more Airbus A320s.

Tiger orders eight more A320s

17-Oct-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways ordered (17-Oct-06) eight additional A320s, powered by IAE V2500 engines, for delivery between 2008 and 2010.

Tiger Airways takes delivery of seventh A320

12-Oct-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways took delivery of its seventh A320 on 12-Oct-06.

Tiger Airways quarter to Sept passenger traffic up 70.6 pct yr-on-yr

10-Oct-2006
SINGAPORE : Kuala Lumpur (XFNews-ASIA) - Tiger Airways, a budget airline partly owned by Singapore Airlines, said passenger traffic in its fiscal second quarter to September rose 70.60 pct year-on-year, surpassing the 54.2 pct rise in its passenger seats during the period.

Tiger expands Chinese and Thai routes.

14-Jun-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways announced (14-Jun-06) plans to add capacity to Haikou, Guangzhou and Phuket in Jul-06.

Tiger Airways to establish second base in 2006

25-May-2006
SINGAPORE : Tiger Airways confirmed (25-May-06) plans to establish a second base outside Singapore in 2006

Singapore's Budget Terminal Opens for Scheduled Flight Operations

27-Mar-2006
SINGAPORE : Singapore's Budget Terminal (BT), a customised terminal for low cost carriers (LCCs), commenced scheduled flight operations today.

Tiger Airways to spread wings in China

22-Feb-2006
SINGAPORE : SINGAPORE (XFNews) - Tiger Airways said it plans to begin flights to three Chinese cities, Haikou, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Tiger Airways offers free tickets to 7 destinations for limited period

10-Feb-2006
SINGAPORE : SINGAPORE (XFNews) - Tiger Airways said it is offering free tickets to seven destinations to mark its move to a new budget terminal next month.

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