Tiger Momentum Continues New Sydney – Brisbane Route Takes Off

MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday 31 July 2012: Tiger Airways is gearing up for new services between Sydney and Brisbane which commence tomorrow (01 August 2012) with special fares on the new route going on sale early tomorrow morning from just $39.95* one way.

Coinciding with the first day of new flights between Sydney and Brisbane, Tiger Airways Australia will base a second aircraft at Sydney Airport from tomorrow to facilitate further growth of services around Australia.

At the same time, around 100 jobs are currently being recruited for by Tiger Airways Australia in both Sydney (30 jobs) and Melbourne (70 jobs) as the airline continues to add services on new and existing routes. Jobs being recruited for include pilots, cabin crew, cabin crew managers, engineering staff and ground services staff.

Tiger Airways Head of Marketing and Communications, Vanessa Regan, says the airline continues to spread its wings providing a welcome boost for domestic tourism and the economy.

“Tiger Airways Australia currently flies up to 44 daily services and is ramping up to fly up to 64 daily services by October 2012.

“To facilitate planned future growth and sustain our focus on operational excellence, Tiger is now actively looking for new staff in both capital cities.”

Tiger Airways currently has eight popular routes on sale across Australia and the airline is keen to add new services to its network in the future which will be announced in due course.

In a week long sale which begins early tomorrow morning (Wednesday 1st August 2012), great value Spring fares on offer include travel between Sydney – Brisbane (from $39.95*), between Melbourne – Gold Coast (from $44.95*) and between Melbourne – Hobart (from $39.95*).

Tiger Stripes members get a 12 hour head start to the seats on sale this week. The sale fares are available to everyone else from early afternoon (AEST) tomorrow. Listed below are all routes on sale from tomorrow until midnight Wednesday (8th August) or until sold-out.