Category Archives: Tiger Airways

Tiger to take on Jetstar

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Prahok

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Tiger is believed to be planning to rapidly expand its operations from Asia into Australia. They already fly into Perth and Darwin and should they gain rights into other key Australian cities they could … Continue reading →

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Tiger planning IPO end of 2007

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Prahok

CNA reports that Tiger Airways plans an IPO by the end of this year, enabling the carrier to raise substantial funds for expansion. The carrier last year confirmed an order for eight Airbus A320 planes worth around US$500m which will … Continue reading →

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Tiger passenger numbers soar

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Prahok

CNA reports that Tiger Airways carried 1.2m passengers in 2006, up 75% on 2005. This has come after an aggressive expansion of routes last year, including expanding coverage to three cities in China. From its launch in 2004 Tiger Airways … Continue reading →

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Tiger adds Udon Thani

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Prahok

Singapore to Udon Thani may not be the hottest air-route that springs to mind, but it’s just about as close as you can get to Singapore to Vientiane. Tiger is planning to start this route according to eTTR, flying three … Continue reading →

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Tiger modifies approach to disabled

Posted on December 27, 2006 by Prahok

TodayOnline reports that Tiger, after being flayed earlier in 2006 for its attitude towards disabled passengers is modifying its behaviour. CE Tony Davis said that Tiger is in discussions with ground handlers at all its destinations to offer a special … Continue reading →

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Wheelchairs not welcome on Tiger

Posted on December 13, 2006 by Prahok

TodayOnline reports that a Singaporean passenger in a wheelchair was turned away from the aircraft after counter staff said if the pilot saw the passenger he’d reject them. While the airline later said it was due to the airport not … Continue reading →

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SEair inks deal with Tiger

Posted on November 9, 2006 by Prahok

The Phillipine News reports that South East Asian Airlines (SEair) has signed a contract with Tiger Airways to promote Philippine travel and tourism and simultaneously boost SEair’s regional market presence. The joint announcement said SEair would lease from two A320s … Continue reading →

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Tiger plans to add India, Sri Lanka

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Prahok

Dpa reports that Tiger is seeking to fly to five destinations in India and one in Sri Lanka after receiving approval from Singaporean authorities. Planned destinations include Goa, Kolkata and Kochi in Idia and Colombo in Sri Lanka. No word … Continue reading →

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Tiger buys 8 new A320s

Posted on October 18, 2006 by Prahok

AP reports that Tiger plans to buy eight new Airbus A320 aircraft at a bookprice of over US$500m. The carrier said that delivery of the new aircraft will begin in 2008 and be completed in 2010. Tiger currently has seven … Continue reading →

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Tiger traffic up 70.6% year on year

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Prahok

XFNNews reports that Tiger Airways said passenger traffic in its fiscal Q2 to September rose 70.60% year-on-year, surpassing the 54.2% rise in its passenger seats during the period. The airline said it is on track to achieve its target of … Continue reading →

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