Tigerair Australia spreads its wings to Perth

SYDNEY - Tigerair Australia announces a new route between Sydney and Perth, commencing operations from 19 December 2013, with fares on sale from midday Friday 27 September AEST until Thursday 3 October.

The airline will fly up to six weekly return services between Sydney and Perth providing up to 2160 additional visitor seats weekly through Perth Airport and growing Tigerair’s presence in Sydney at the same time. Tigerair’s entry on the Sydney – Perth route complements the airline’s existing Melbourne – Perth route which it flies twice daily and up to three times daily in peak periods.

Tigerair Australia’s Commercial Director, Carly Brear, says Perth is a popular destination for Tigerair customers.

“We’re regularly asked by the travelling public in WA to provide more services. This is great news for leisure seekers on a budget and will provide a welcome boost for tourism in West Australia and New South Wales.

“Flights start in time for the peak Christmas and New Year period so anyone looking for a great value getaway or that hasn’t planned for the January school holidays yet should be delighted about the launch of our latest new route.”

The core schedule has six weekly return services between Sydney and Perth commencing from 19 December 2013. Fares are on sale from midday Friday 27 September are for travel in February and March 2014).

Tigerair Australia has already launched five new routes this year including Sydney – Coffs Harbour, Sydney – Cairns, Sydney – Alice Springs, Melbourne – Alice Springs, and Melbourne – Sunshine Coast. The new Sydney – Perth route will become the airline’s sixth new route to be launched in 2013.

Tigerair Australia has flown well over 11 million passengers since domestic operations commenced on 23 November 2007.

Sourced: TravelDailyNews