Tigerair to join AirAsia X in launching Xian as Southeast Asian LCCs increase focus on China

Tigerair Singapore is joining AirAsia in launching services to Xian as Southeast Asian low-cost carrier groups strive to further build their networks in mainland China. The China-Southeast Asia market remains relatively un-penetrated, providing opportunities for LCCs as the regional market becomes saturated.

Xian in May-2014 will become Tigerair's sixth destination in mainland China, three of which have been launched over the last seven months. China has become a focus for Tigerair as it looks for new medium-haul routes to soak up additional aircraft and with rival Singapore-based LCC Jetstar Asia reducing its China operation.

Malaysia-based AirAsia X is adding Xian in Jul-2014 as the AirAsia Group continues to rapidly connect the dots in its mainland Chinese network, which now consists of 13 destinations. Thai AirAsia is currently the only Southeast Asian LCC serving Xian.