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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…
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Virgin, Tiger, Jetstar And Rex Airport Check-Ins Hit For Six Australia-Wide
Were you planning to catch a flight today? You could face significant delays as Tiger, Virgin, Jetstar and Rex battle technical issues with their computerised check-in systems. Qantas appears unaffected, but for the other airlines, they’ve been forced to process would-be flyers manually.
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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
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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]