https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/tiger airways/ Tiger Airways News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T17:17:13+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-australia-buys-out-tiger-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-australia-buys-out-tiger-airways/ The transaction, once completed, will see Virgin Australia secure 100 per cent ownership and full control of Tigerair Australia and brings to a conclusion the joint venture between Virgin Australia and Tiger Holdings which commenced in July last year. As part of the proposed acquisition, Virgin Australia will secure the brand rights to fly Tigerair Australia to a number of short-haul international destinations, providing new growth opportunities for the business. Sun, 19 Oct 2014 07:04:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-becomes-tigerair1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-becomes-tigerair1/ Singapore-based Tiger Airways has changed its name to Tigerair. Explaining the reason behind the brand refresh, Koay Peng Yen, group chief executive, Tiger Airways, said: “We have initiated a series of changes since late last year, and this brand identity should be seen as a reinforcement of our commitment towards a better and bolder Tigerair.” Sun, 07 Jul 2013 12:54:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-launches-new-services-to-yogyakarta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-launches-new-services-to-yogyakarta/ Tiger Airways will launch seven weekly services to Yogyakarta and Bandung from July 1st and August 1st 2013 respectively. Ho Yuen Sang, managing director, Tiger Airways Singapore, said: “Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, and is one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:56:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-australia-moves-into-alice-springs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-australia-moves-into-alice-springs/ Adventures into the Red Centre of Australia are going to be even easier from now on, thanks to two new routes being introduced by Tiger Airways Australia to Alice Springs. Four weekly return services between Melbourne and Alice Springs and between Sydney and Alice Springs will commence from April 9th 2013. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:45:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-agency-as-tiger-airways-roars-back/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-agency-as-tiger-airways-roars-back/ Tiger Airways has appointed independent creative agency The Secret Little Agency as its brand agency in Asia Pacific after a closed door pitch. “We aim to be the leading low-cost carrier in Asia Pacific that is focused on providing our customers with a seamless experience from the point of booking to when they return from their travels,” said Alexander Knigge, chief commercial officer, Tiger Airways. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:56:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-completes-mandala-airlines-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-completes-mandala-airlines-deal/ Tiger Airways has completed its 33 per cent investment in PT Mandala Airlines of Indonesia. The investment in Mandala will be held through its wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, Roar Aviation. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:25:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-launches-direct-flights-to-dhaka/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-launches-direct-flights-to-dhaka/ Tiger Airways is to launch direct flights between Singapore and Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital city. There will be four flights a week when the service launches – on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:11:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-receives-regulatory-approval-to-increase-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-receives-regulatory-approval-to-increase-flights/ In a rare piece of good news for the airline, Tiger Airways has issued a statement on the Singapore Exchange stating it has gained regulatory approval to boost the number of flights it operates. Consequently, Tiger Airways Australia will soon roll out a new flight schedule with additional flying for travel prior to Christmas. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:41:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thai-airways-cuts-ties-with-tiger-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thai-airways-cuts-ties-with-tiger-airways/ Thai Airways has effectively severed ties with Tiger Airways after confirming it would not renew its alliance with the carrier. Singapore-based Tiger was grounded for several weeks earlier this year following concerns over safety. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-to-return-to-the-skies-following-safety-improvements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-to-return-to-the-skies-following-safety-improvements/ The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia has cleared the way for Tiger Airways to return to the skies following a six week grounding. Tiger has agreed to a raft of new safety measures, including an improved training regime for pilots. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:44:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-looks-bleak-for-tiger-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/future-looks-bleak-for-tiger-airways/ Earlier this week it appeared Tiger Airways – grounded since July 1st – would be back in the skies by the start of next week. That now appears to have been optimistic, to say the least, with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority identifying further problems with the carrier, which could now be grounded for the foreseeable future. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:53:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-set-to-return-to-skies-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-set-to-return-to-skies-next-week/ Tiger Airways appeared to be inching toward a return to the skies next week as a federal court appearance in Australia was cancelled for the fourth time. Tiger has been in negotiations with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority since its licence to fly was suspended over “imminent” safety concerns on July 1st. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:40:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-delays-as-tiger-airways-begins-refunds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-delays-as-tiger-airways-begins-refunds/ Further delays in the return of Tiger Airways to the skies over Australia appear inevitable after the low-cost carrier began refunding customers booked to fly before August 4th. Tiger had been seeking to re-launch on August 1st after being grounded by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority earlier this month. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:25:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-take-on-veteran-qantas-pilot-to-boost-safety/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-take-on-veteran-qantas-pilot-to-boost-safety/ Tiger Airways has taken on veteran Qantas pilot captain Chris Manning in a bid to improve safety as it seeks to return to the skies. Tiger – the low-cost offshoot of Singapore Airways – is presently grounded until August 1st following “serious and imminent” safety concerns. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:41:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-struggles-onwards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-struggles-onwards/ Officials at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Australia have confirmed they will seek to lift restrictions on Tiger Airways if “all safety issues are fixed”. Tiger has been grounded since July 2nd following “serious and imminent” safety lapses linked to pilot proficiency, training and fatigue management. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:25:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-australia-moves-in-to-tiger-airways-space/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-australia-moves-in-to-tiger-airways-space/ In the cut throat world of aviation airlines rarely miss an opportunity to take advantage of a competitor’s misfortune, with Virgin Australia quick to maximise its advantage from the grounding of Tiger Airways. Also today, Air New Zealand confirmed tickets for its codeshare trans-Tasman alliance with Virgin Australia had gone live. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:58:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-grounded-until-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-grounded-until-august/ Officials at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Australia have sought to extend the one-week grounding of Tiger Airways, effectively banning the carrier from operations until August. The news comes as Tiger chief executive, Crawford Rix, confirmed he will leave the airline on July 31st. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:38:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airlines-stops-australia-ticket-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airlines-stops-australia-ticket-sales/ A return from Tiger Airways looked increasingly unlikely today, with the budget carrier suspending ticket sales in Australia. Five days after grounding its fleet over safety concerns, the Singapore-based carrier was warned by consumer regulators it could face legal action for improperly disclosing the situation to passengers. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:59:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-and-virgin-australia-move-in-following-tiger-airways-grounding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-and-virgin-australia-move-in-following-tiger-airways-grounding/ Australian flag-carrier Qantas and Virgin Australia are expected to be the big winners down under following the grounding of rival Tiger Airways. Singapore-based Tiger was banned from the skies by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority over the weekend, with as many as 40,000 passengers set to be hit over the coming days. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:09:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/casa-grounds-tiger-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/casa-grounds-tiger-airways/ Singapore-based Tiger Airways has been grounded by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority following concerns over safety. It is the first time the organisation has taken such a step, with unions warning Tiger could be out of the skies for several weeks. Sun, 03 Jul 2011 08:48:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/confusion-as-australian-ash-cloud-disruption-enters-third-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/confusion-as-australian-ash-cloud-disruption-enters-third-day/ Safety was at the heard of a developing debate in Australia this morning, with carriers offering sharply different responses to the ongoing ash cloud crisis. While Australian flag-carrier Qantas has cancelled flights across the country, competitor Virgin Atlantic insisted it was safe to fly. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:37:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australasian-airlines-grounded-by-chilean-ash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/australasian-airlines-grounded-by-chilean-ash/ Qantas, Jetstar and Tiger Airways have all cancelled flights this morning, as strong winds carry ash particles from Puyehue Volcano in Chile across the southern hemisphere. Air travel in South America also continues to be disrupted, with flights in and out of the Argentine and Uruguayan capitals cancelled. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:27:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-leads-the-way-with-revolutionary-new-check-in-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-airways-leads-the-way-with-revolutionary-new-check-in-options/ As part of its commitment to further reduce fares and provide opportunities for even more people to fly, Tiger Airways, Australia’s low fare airline, is introducing new check-in options this week (from 01 July 2010) Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:35:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-tiger-ipo-as-aviaiton-returns-to-financial-favour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-tiger-ipo-as-aviaiton-returns-to-financial-favour/ Low-cost carrier Tiger Airways has made a strong debut on the Singapore stock market, signalling a return to financial favour of the aviation sector. The Singapore-based airline raised S$248m (US$177m) in the first IPO by an Asian airline for five years. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:50:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-poised-for-ipo-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tiger-poised-for-ipo-next-month/ Singapore’s Tiger Airways is set for an initial public offering next month in a bid to help finance the purchase of a fleet of 50 Airbus A320s. It is planning to sell up to 51 per cent of its shares, which could raise as much as $1bn. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:56:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090212112048491/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090212112048491/ Tiger Aviation has reported a strong passenger growth of 50.4% for the three months ending 31 December 2008 compared to the same period in 2007, as well as a 53.4% increase in seat capacity. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:19:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120102508351/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090120102508351/ Tiger Airways’ first Airbus A319 aircraft has arrived in Singapore, straight from the factory in Hamburg.Rosalynn Tay, managing director of Tiger Airways Singapore said, “I am so excited about growing our fleet. With more planes we are able to have even more low low fares for travellers. The best thing about this plane is that it is 98% the same as our A320s but with less seats and a lower operating cost. This is the perfect aircraft for route development and ensures that the airline is in the right position to exploit new opportunities as they are presented.” Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:25:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2006063008484636/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2006063008484636/ Tiger Airways is teaming up with online hostel booking company Hostelworld.com to offer passengers a wider range of accommodation choices. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:48:15 +0000