Tiger Airways to Launch Flights from Avalon Airport in Australia

Melbourne based Tiger Airways Australia (a fully-owned subsidiary of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited), is setting up its third base in Australia with new flights to operate from Avalon Airport in Victoria later this year. Avalon Airport is set to undergo a multi-million-dollar expansion of its facilities to cater for the increase in flights.

The new base at Avalon Airport will complement existing services at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport and allow Tiger Airways to further increase its fleet in Australia. The two new A320 aircraft which will be based at Avalon Airport will increase the number of Tiger Airways aircraft in Australia to 11.

Tiger Airways Australia Managing Director, Shelley Roberts, said that the opportunity to operate Tiger Airways flights from Avalon Airport was a major win for the growing airline, increasing opportunities for Australian travellers to enjoy our great low fares to their most wanted destinations.

“The new flights from Avalon Airport are further proof that we are well positioned to continue our growth and expansion in Australia as we have planned. Our new third base means more aircraft, more jobs, more low fares, more tourism benefits and further cements our commitment to the State of Victoria,’’ Ms Roberts said. “We are thrilled to partner with Avalon Airport to provide more low-cost services. Visitors to the State will have greater access to the many leisure tourism drawcards such as the Great Ocean Road and the renowned food and wine regions of the Bellarine Peninsula and the Greater Geelong area.”

Linfox Airports Executive Chairman David Fox said the arrival of Tiger Airways was the most significant announcement for Avalon Airport since passenger services began at the airport in June 2004.

“This is an enormous boost for the airport and the travelling public. Avalon’s low-cost model is in sync with Tiger’s low-cost model and this will result in more competition which tends to lead to lower prices,’’ he said. “This is about Avalon being a genuine alternative destination and promoting competition so ultimately passengers get the best deal.’’

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