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Tiger Airways Exaggerated Its Effect On Pricing

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9:30AM October 13, 2011 | Angus Kidman

In the midst of its month-long shutdown earlier this year, Tiger Airways emailed customers claiming that prices from its rivals had gone up by more than 30 per cent once it stopped flying. That seemed like an odd claim to us, and now Tiger has been forced to withdraw it after the ACCC determined it had no clear factual basis. More »


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Qantas And Virgin Fighting For Top Customer Satisfaction Rating

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11:00AM August 25, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Individual travellers are often fiercely loyal to their preferred airline, but which one ranks top for customer satisfaction? Research by Roy Morgan suggests that Qantas remains top dog, but it’s a very close race. More »


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Tiger Adds Melbourne-Brisbane Back To Routes

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5:45PM August 19, 2011 | Angus Kidman

A week ago, I flew on Tiger’s first Sydney-Melbourne flight following its suspension. As of yesterday, the airline has also added Melbourne-Brisbane back to its mix, with twice-daily services scheduled from August 23. The prices are as cheap as usual, but remember: your hand luggage will be weighed, so pack carefully. [Tiger]


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Tiger Reborn: The Same, Only More So

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5:00PM August 12, 2011 | Angus Kidman

OK, I got to meet the new CEO on board. But that aside, on its first flight out of Sydney since being grounded, Tiger’s domestic offering seems unchanged. More »


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Tiger Reborn: Reminding Myself Not To Be Nervous

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1:10PM August 12, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Check-in goes smoothly, but there are traps for frugal luggage hoarders and people who get nervous about gate assignments as my Tiger Reborn journey to test Tiger on its first day of resumed flying kicks off properly. More »


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Tiger Reborn: How Cheap Can It Get?

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10:15AM August 12, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Today I’m taking to the skies on Tiger’s first flight out of Sydney to see how the airline has reshaped itself. The first question that occurs: will Tiger continue to offer super-cheap fares? So far, the answer would seem to be: yes, but in an unpredictable and restricted fashion. More »


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Lifehacker Will Be On Tiger’s First Sydney Flight This Friday

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4:45PM August 10, 2011 | Angus Kidman

At Lifehacker, we’re all about first-hand experience. So having covered Tiger’s extended closure due to safety concerns, it only seems sensible to see how the airline performs when it resumes flying. So I’ve just booked myself a seat on TT581 leaving Sydney this Friday at 1355. More »


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Tiger Cleared To Fly Again, Will Hit The Skies On Friday

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4:00PM August 10, 2011 | Angus Kidman

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has cleared Tiger Airways to operate domestic flights in Australia again, ending a six-week no-fly period which has seen the future of the airline down under repeatedly questioned. Tiger has whacked a big ‘We’re back’ graphic on its site and will resume flights from Friday. More »


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Tiger Not Flying Until Friday, May Not Be Flying At All

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9:30AM August 1, 2011 | Angus Kidman

Tiger’s out-of-the-air period for Australian domestic flights continues to expand. The earliest date it will now hit the air is Friday August 5, and even that seems far from certain. More »


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How Soon Will Tiger Start Flying Again?

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8:30AM July 28, 2011 | Angus Kidman

The ban on Tiger flying domestically in Australia extends to the end of July, and rumblings suggest it may resume flying soon after that date — but not necessarily on August 1. More »