Tiger Airways: Christmas Comes Early As Santa Delivers New Aircraft For Sydney Base!
Christmas has come early to Sydney Airport today with the arrival of a new Tiger Airways A320 aircraft which will now call Sydney home. Santa himself took care of personally delivering the new plane at a specially convened welcome ceremony at Sydney Airport today.
The new aircraft will serve the growing number of routes that Tiger is flying in and out of Sydney including the new Sydney - Mackay route commencing tomorrow and the recently announced Sydney - Coffs Harbour route which takes flight from 15 February 2013.
Having launched its Sydney base in July this year Tiger Airways Australia has created hundreds of new jobs on the ground and in the air throughout 2012.
With five brand new destinations announced in 2012 (Cairns, Adelaide, Hobart, Mackay and Coffs Harbour) Tiger Airways' promise to give a fare go to more Australians remains on course as it launches its latest two routes this week and in the process offers the gift of affordable travel to customers wanting to fly directly between Sydney and Mackay and between Melbourne and Mackay.
Carly Brear, Tiger Airways Australia Commercial Director says that Tiger goes where demand dictates and in the case of Mackay, which was a front runner in Tiger Airways' recent online 'where next' poll, the demand has been overwhelming.
"As the only low fare airline flying directly between the two biggest major capital cities and Mackay we aim to meet a consumer need as well as provide a welcome boost for domestic tourism and the local economy," said Ms. Brear.
Tiger's first service between Sydney and Mackay leaves Sydney at 6:40am and touches down at Mackay Airport at 8:05am local time tomorrow (Monday 17 December), with up to five weekly services providing 1,800 seats through Mackay and Sydney airports weekly.
A celebratory two day airfare sale begins tomorrow (17 December until midnight 18 December) with fares between Sydney and Mackay on sale from just $19.95* each way!
New services between Mackay and Melbourne launch on Tuesday (18 December) with up to four weekly services providing 1440 seats weekly through both airports.
As Tiger's momentum continues, Ms. Brear confirms the airline's growth plan is on track and she predicts further route announcements in the New Year.
"Tiger Australia will continue to spread its wings and we remain committed to being the consumer champion when it comes to providing value and choice for all Australians wanting to fly," says Ms. Brear.
KEY FACTS: NEW MACKAY SERVICES DIRECT FROM SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE:
- Up to five weekly direct services between Sydney and Mackay launch tomorrow and are on sale (Monday 17 December until midnight Tuesday 18 December 2012) from just $19.95* each way (for travel period 15 January - 20 March 2013).
- Up to four weekly direct services between Melbourne and Mackay commence tomorrow and airfares are on sale now from just $79.95* each way.
- Around 20 jobs created at Mackay Airport to facilitate the new services providing up to 3200 seats through Mackay Airport weekly.
- Services will depart Sydney in the morning and return from Mackay mid-morning (days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday).
- Services will depart Melbourne in the morning and return from Mackay at around midday (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays).
- Tiger Airways Australia currently has 11 A320 aircraft in its fleet and has 12 routes on sale (including the new Mackay services).
- Further network developments from Tiger Airways Australia to be announced in due course.
Tiger Airways is committed to delivering safe, affordable and reliable air travel with friendly and professional service.