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  • Virgin Can Buy Tiger Because Tiger Would Die Otherwise

    Virgin Australia has finally received the tick of approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to buy a 60 per cent stake in Tiger Australia, a plan that Virgin first announced in October last year. While the ACCC was originally opposed to the deal on competition grounds, it has concluded that if Virgin…


  • Australian Airline Baggage Charges: Lifehacker’s Complete Guide

    You can score airline tickets cheaper than ever these days, but the charges for luggage can produce a nasty sting in the tail. Here’s what the biggest national providers — Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tiger, QantasLink, Rex and Skywest — charge for baggage on domestic sectors, and how to avoid getting rorted


  • Tiger Adds Melbourne-Brisbane Back To Routes

    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]