Tiger
Airways Australia has celebrated a return to one of Australia's most
iconic destinations, with new services commencing from both Sydney and
Melbourne which touched down in Alice Springs at around 9:30am and
11:20am April 9th local time, respectively.
The airline's
return to Central Australia comes as the Northern Territory industry is
calling out for more flights off the back of growing demand from both
local and international visitors.
Tiger Airways Australia
Commercial Director, Carly Brear, says the airline is responding to
overwhelming demand for Tiger's services to the Red Centre.
"Demand
from visitors and residents alike for low cost services to Alice
Springs has been exceptionally strong. Alice Springs won our recent
online voting poll calling for Australians to vote where Tiger should
fly to next and we're thrilled to be announcing not one, but two new low
cost services to a community that currently lacks low cost options and
also heavily relies on tourism.
"Air access is critical to
Alice Springs and our two new routes will provide 2880 additional
visitor seats weekly through Alice Springs airport. There are so many
tourism draw-cards that the region has to offer, being a gateway to the
iconic Uluru and home to many of Australia's greatest outback
experiences.
"After responding to a huge groundswell of
support for Tiger's return, we hope local Alice Springs residents take
advantage of our great value fares to Sydney and Melbourne," said Miss
Brear.
"Think what a difference those additional seats on
these routes can make," said the Territory's Minister for Tourism and
Major Events, Matt Conlan.
"To all Australians who haven't
explored this particular part of their own backyard, I say there's
never been a better time to do so, with Tiger Airways flying from
Melbourne and Sydney four times a week."
NT Airports
Director of Airline and Airport Services, Jim Parashos, says the return
of Tiger Airways to Central Australia is exciting news for tourism
operators in the region.
"Visitors once again have that
cost-effective option for exploring Alice Springs and the Red Centre,"
he said. "This is a development that presents huge opportunities for the
local tourism industry."
In further growth related news
for the airline, Tiger Airways Australia recently celebrated flying its
10 millionth passenger in Australia and launched new services between
Sydney and Coffs Harbour in February, between Melbourne and Sunshine
Coast on 27 March and last week launched the new Sydney - Cairns route.
Key facts:
- Four weekly return services between Melbourne and Alice Springs launch today and are on sale today from midday (AEST) from just $59.95* each way.
-
Flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays depart from
Melbourne at around 9am and return from Alice Springs at around midday.
- Four weekly return services between Sydney and Alice Springs launch today and are on sale from midday (AEST) today until midday tomorrow from just $59.95*.
-
Flights are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and depart
Sydney early in the morning (at around 6:40am) and return from Alice
Springs mid -morning (around 10am).
- Tiger Airways
Australia currently employs more than 350 people in various roles
including cabin crew, pilots, management and through maintenance and
ground handling partnerships.
- Around 20 new jobs will be created at Alice Springs Airport in ground handling roles to facilitate the new services.
- Tiger Airways Australia currently has 11 A320 aircraft deployed in Australia.
-
Tiger Airways currently has 16 popular domestic routes on sale
(including the new routes to Alice Springs announced today).
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