Tiger Airways Establishes Second Base in Sydney!

From 01 July 2012, three Airbus A320 aircraft will progressively call Sydney home, creating over 150 new jobs and providing up to 10 additional daily return services through Sydney Airport.

Tiger Airways CEO Andrew David says today's news is great for consumers, for domestic tourism and for the economy.

"Three aircraft operating from our second Australian base will provide up to 3,600 extra seats a day through Sydney Airport. This is a win-win for both consumers wanting more low fares as well as for domestic tourism. The creation of over 150 new jobs in Sydney is certainly welcome news for the industry given the current economic climate."

Andrew David also said that this is indicative of a new era for the airline as it has received the green light from CASA, the industry regulator, to progress with its' 2012 business growth plan.

"We are continuing with our future Australian expansion as planned. The business goal was to have all 10 aircraft operating in Australia by second half of 2012 and today's news proves we're on track. An 11th aircraft will be deployed to Australia by August 2012 and further network developments will be announced in due course," said Mr. David.

CEO of Sydney Airport, Kerrie Mather, welcomed the news, saying the new base was great news for Sydney.

"We are delighted that Tiger is setting up a base in Sydney and will operate up to 38 services a day in and out of Sydney, compared to 18 currently. This will cement Sydney's status as Australia's number one destination and Sydney Airport as the nation's gateway airport.

"Low cost carriers are driving growth in aviation right now and Tiger adding 3,600 seats to its Sydney schedule - including a new Sydney-Brisbane route - means there will be more competition and more choice on key corridors," Ms. Mather said.

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner welcomed news that Tiger Airways Australia will establish a new base at Sydney Airport.

"The NSW Government has been working closely with Tiger Airways and we are thrilled with their commitment to our State, which will provide employment and tourism benefits for our economy.

"Tiger Airways' Sydney base will generate immediate employment opportunities as its aircraft will require flight crew, cabin crew and ground crew as well as engineering support" said Mr. Stoner.

Fares will go on sale this week with up to four daily return services (eight daily flights) on two new routes between Sydney and Gold Coast and Sydney and Brisbane from just $59.95*and $74.95*for travel commencing 01 July and 01 August respectively.

At the same time, up to two daily return services (four flights in total) will be added on the popular Sydney - Melbourne route with fares soon to go on sale from $59.95*, also for travel from 01 July.

In more good news for Sydney-siders and NRL fans, Tiger Airways is thrilled to announce today a proposal for Tiger Airways to become the official airline for Sydney's Wests Tigers NRL team for the 2012 season. Coincidentally, the start-up of Tiger's second Australian base in Sydney will mark the three year anniversary (virtually to the day) when members of the Wests Tigers NRL team hauled a 70 tonne Tiger Airways aircraft out of the hangar at Melbourne Airport before the airline's inaugural flight into Sydney on 02 July, 2009.

TIGER AIRWAYS REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFE, AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE AIR TRAVEL WITH FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

Key facts:

• Up to four return services (eight flights) daily between Sydney and Gold Coast to go on sale soon from just $59.95* for travel commencing 01 July 2012. New route!

• Up to two return services (four flights) daily to go on sale soon on the popular Sydney - Melbourne route for travel commencing 01 July 2012, taking the number of daily return services on the Sydney - Melbourne route to up to 11 (currently up to nine daily return services operate on the route).

• Up to four return services (eight flights) daily between Sydney and Brisbane go on sale soon from just $74.95*for travel commencing 01 August 2012. New route!

• Tiger Airways already employs more than 350 people in Australia in various roles including cabin crew, pilots, management and through maintenance and ground handling partnerships.

• New Sydney base creates around 150 new employment positions in Sydney. See Tiger Airways website for further details - expressions of interest being sought now at www.tigerairways.com/careers.

• New Sydney base will provide up to 10 daily return services (20 daily flights or 3600 visitor seats daily) through Sydney Airport when all three aircraft are operational from September 2012.

• Further network developments to be announced in due course.

• Three A320 Tiger Airways aircraft will progressively call Sydney home from 01 July 2012, 01 August 2012 and 01 September 2012.

• An 11th aircraft for Australia will arrive in August 2012 to be based in Melbourne.