Media Release embargoed until 10:30am (AEST) Friday
20th April 2012: A Tiger Airways Australia party
led by CEO Andrew David will touch down at around 10am (AEST)
in Hobart Airport today to announce the return of the
airline's services between Melbourne and Hobart as of 1
November 2012.
Joining Andrew on board the private Tiger flight (TT8162)
will be Tourism Tasmania's CEO Tony Mayell and an 80 strong
contingent of Tiger Airways employees and support team who
are also jetting in to celebrate Tiger's return.
The party will be met at Hobart Airport by Minister for
Tourism Scott Bacon, Hobart Airport's CEO Rod Parry, the
Tasmanian Tigers Hockey Team and the Tasmanian devil
mascot.
On disembarkation in Hobart, the group will travel to the
capital's iconic harbour and enjoy a "Taste of
Tasmania" luncheon at the renowned Museum of Old and New
Art (MONA).
Tiger Airways Australia CEO Andrew David says Tiger is
thrilled to return to Tasmania. From 1st
November this year, the airline will fly two daily regular
return flights between Melbourne and Hobart and an
additional
third daily return flight during the busiest part of the
year.
"With two daily return services between Melbourne and Hobart,
Tiger Airways will provide over 5,000 visitor seats through
Hobart Airport every week (and over 7,500 visitor seats
weekly with three daily return services operating in peak
season)," said Mr. David.
"Tiger Airways is continuing with its Australian expansion as
planned and Tasmania is an important milestone on this
journey," said Mr. David.
Mr. David added that great value airfares along with Tiger's
ongoing operational excellence and leading on time
performance** will make for a compelling product that will be
available in time for the peak summer season holidays.
"As a volume business we will always be able to offer
competitive fares on routes where there is sufficient
demand," said Mr. David. "Because the Melbourne to Hobart
route has proven so popular with inbound and Tasmanian
customers in the past we are confident that demand for this
sector in the future will be strong."
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Today's news also means additional jobs will be created
at Hobart Airport for Tiger's ground handling partner,
Aerocare, ahead of services commencing in November.
Minister for Tourism, Scott Bacon said Tiger's commitment to
more flights between Melbourne and Hobart every week is
fantastic news for Tasmanians as well as interstate and
international visitors.
"Not only does it provide more choices for everyone, but it
also brings more competition for access between
Tasmania and the mainland.
"Sufficient and reliable access to our island state isn't
just important for tourism, it's a fundamental requirement
for our economy and our community.
"Tourism Tasmania will continue to work closely with Tiger on
cooperative marketing activities and other in- kind support
to help ensure their new Tasmanian service gets off to a
flying start in November."
Hobart Airport CEO Rod Parry also echoed this sentiment.
"We are delighted to welcome Tiger back to Hobart and look
forward to the new services they will deliver to
Tasmania," said Mr. Parry.
"Tiger's return to Tasmania will also help further stimulate
the broader domestic travel market as even more
Australians are given the opportunity to travel by air more
often," said Mr. David.
Mr. David will also use today's announcement to reiterate
that the airline intends to unveil further network expansion
plans in due course.
"There are many other destinations around Australia which are
also keen for Tiger's return or commencement of services,"
concluded Mr. David. "We continue to talk to tourism and
airport partners around the country and will be making
further announcements in due course."
Thousands of fares between Melbourne and Hobart are on sale
today from just $45.95* for travel commencing
1st November, 2012.
The key to securing the best value deals with Tiger Airways
is to plan ahead and book early. Visit www.tigerairways.com
for details.
TIGER AIRWAYS REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFE,
AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE AIR TRAVEL WITH FRIENDLY AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.
Key facts:
- Two daily return services between Melbourne and Hobart are
on sale NOW from just $45.95* for travel commencing
1st November 2012.
- Daily flights from 1st November will depart
Melbourne Airport Tullamarine at 7:00 am and 6:00 pm and
return respectively from Hobart at 8:45am and 7:45pm.
- In peak periods over summer, an additional third daily
return service will be added to the schedule
(which will go on sale soon).
- In further development news for the airline, new daily
return daytime flights between Melbourne and
Cairns commence next week (from 25 April 2012).
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- Tiger Airways Australia currently employs more than 350
people in various roles including cabin crew, pilots,
management and through maintenance and ground handling
partnerships. The airline's new Sydney base, which opens in
July, will create around 150 new employment positions in
Sydney.
- Tiger Airways Australia currently has 10 A320 aircraft
deployed in Australia. An 11th aircraft for
Australia will arrive in August 2012 to be based in
Melbourne.
- Tiger Airways currently has eight popular domestic routes
on sale (including the new Hobart service).
- Further network developments to be announced in due course
as Tiger continues to grow services in
Australia.
* 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.
** Since resuming domestic services in Australia last August, Tiger has led the industry in terms of on time performance for the past eight consecutive months. (Source: BITRE government Australian aviation domestic airlines on time performance statistics August 2011 -
March 2012, www.bitre.gov.au/statistics/aviation/otp_month.aspx)
Vanessa Regan
Head of Communications and Marketing
Tiger Airways Australia
Email: vanessaregan@tigerairways.com
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