Monthly Archives: October 2005

Tiger Airways Keen To Fly To KLIA’s LCC Terminal

Posted on October 29, 2005 by Prahok

Bernama reports that Tiger Airways is keen to fly to the new LCC terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. “We will definitely take up the offer from MAHB to use the LCC terminal if we receive permission from the Malaysian … Continue reading →

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Furor over budget flights

Posted on October 29, 2005 by Prahok

The Sun Star reports that central Luzon residents have welcomed a call by an Angeles City Councillor to boycott Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Airways for protesting the applications for flights of budget airlines between Diosdado Macapagal International Airport and … Continue reading →

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Philippines OKs Tiger Air’s Macau-Manila Route

Posted on October 29, 2005 by Prahok

Dow Jones reports Tiger Airways said Friday it has received approval from the Philippines govt for its Macau-Manila flights. The approval means Tiger’s flights can commence Sunday as orignally scheduled. In a separate statement, Tiger said it is ready to … Continue reading →

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Skies not very open for Nok Air’s rivals

Posted on October 28, 2005 by Prahok

The Bangkok Post has an interesting piece Friday on Thailand’s “open-sky policy”, which at least on the domestic horizon, does not seem to be as open as authorities claim. Both PB Air and One-Two-Go by Orient Thai are complaining that … Continue reading →

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Tiger to fly Da Nang – Singapore

Posted on October 28, 2005 by Prahok

Viet Nam Net reports Tiger Airways has unveiled plans to launch a Da Nang-Singapore route before the end of 2005. Silk Air already operates a Da Nang – Singapore service thrice weekly, but passenger numbers are very low (20 per … Continue reading →

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Latest Tiger deals — grrrrrrr

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Prahok

Tiger Airways have announced their latest block of deals for flights in November and December 2006 (we’re serious!). Buy your ticket between October 27 and November 1 for travel in the monthes of November and December 2006 and you can … Continue reading →

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Tiger’s advertising campaign sees sales up more than 60%

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Prahok

Asia Travel Tips reports that Tiger has seen an increase of more than 60% in revenue and website visits since it launched its new “What’s New Pussycat?” advertising campaign: in July 2005. Tiger CEO Tony Davis said that revenue has … Continue reading →

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Vietnam Airlines slashes Hanoi-Bangkok fare

Posted on October 26, 2005 by Prahok

VNA reports that Vietnam Airlines announced Monday it will offer discounts ranging from 40% to 70% for passengers flying round-trip on the Hanoi-Bangkok route. Passengers who fly with Vietnam Airlines on the route from October 28 to November 30 will … Continue reading →

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Tiger Airways blasts Singapore’s decision allowing AdamAir flights

Posted on October 26, 2005 by Prahok

DPA reports Tiger Airways’ CE Tony Davis on Tuesday criticised Singapore’s decision to allow Indonesia’s AdamAir to fly to Singapore. According to Davis, the decision of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to accept AdamAir as a regular airline … Continue reading →

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Budget carriers negligible in Philippines

Posted on October 24, 2005 by Prahok

The Freeman reports that despite its reputed popularity for budget fare, the market for low cost carriers in the Philippines remains very low. Statistics from the Manila International Airport Authority show that there is only one low cost carrier flying … Continue reading →

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