Tigerair gets ready for Bali launch

Tigerair gets ready for Bali launch

Tigerair Australia has unveiled the first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to be branded in Tigerair livery ahead of the airline’s inaugural direct services to Bali.

The three Virgin Australia aircraft have been reconfigured and rebranded in Tigerair livery ahead of the new service, the airline’s first international route, which will commence on March 23.

The low cost carrier confirmed all three will be based at Melbourne Airport. It has recently recruited over 100 new cabin crew ahead of the new international services who will all be trained in Victoria.

Speaking at the unveiling, Tigerair Australia chief executive Rob Sharp underlined the low cost carrier’s commitment to Victoria, with more than 60% of its services already touching the state.

“Tigerair Australia is proud to call Victoria and Melbourne home,” he said.

“Today’s announcement means the number of aircraft based in Victoria will grow from 7 to 10 or by more than 40% by the end of March.”

“Tigerair Australia’s new services to Bali will deliver over 2,500 additional seats through Melbourne Airport weekly. As well as more jobs and additional aircraft, today’s announcement provides numerous other benefits for the Victorian economy, tourism and consumers.”

Melbourne Airport chief executive Lyell Strambi said the basing of three additional aircraft in Melbourne “further cements Victoria’s position as Australia’s home of low fare growth”.

Latest News

  • Aviation

Low-cost Indian carrier SpiceJet continues to burn cash

It’s not just low-cost Australian carriers that are facing hardship. SpiceJet, India’s version of Bonza, recently announced a 72 per cent reduction in its net loss versus last year. But, despite this improvement, the airline has posted losses for six straight years. But it has secured board approval to raise up to INR 30 billion […]

  • Attractions

SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024

AYANA Resort Bali’s newly-opened cultural and events centre, SAKA Museum has been recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2024. Part of AYANA Bali’s resort destination, the museum integrates Bali’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, making it the centrepiece for the island’s spiritual and cultural heritage. TIME magazine’s inclusion of SAKA Museum in […]

  • Cruise

Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales

Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, Silverseas, has announced Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice president of global sales. Biffi joined the company in 2007, holding numerous positions and gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests and its strategic goals, the company said. An Italian national with a wealth […]

  • Technology
  • Travel Agents

Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy

Cytric Easy, the travel management tool embedded in Microsoft Teams, is to be integrated into FCM Travel portfolio. Amadeus and FCM Travel have extended their Cytric distribution agreement to include Cytric Easy. With this new agreement, global travel management company FCM Travel, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft […]