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Tiger Airways,
a low cost airline based in Singapore, has opened an office in Hanoi in Vietnam, signaling the start of its second phase expansion to
Southeast Asian destinations.
“We are preparing the ground for possible operations to Vietnam by getting the necessary infrastructure in place first. I am convinced that Tiger Airways can give a
significant boost to air travel between Singapore and Vietnam if awarded the air traffic rights to Ho Chi Minh City,” said Tony Davis, CEO of Tiger Airways.
As part of its long-term commitment to be a Pan-Asian Low Cost Carrier (LCC), Tiger Airways has already taken delivery of two additional Airbus A320 jets in January
2005, boosting its fleet to four airplanes.
“We have the infrastructure and aircraft seat capacity to service the Singapore – Ho Chi Minh route the moment we are given the go ahead. The introduction of Tiger
Airways and low fares on this route will open up the market and result in more passengers flying between the two destinations,
“Currently, only full service carriers service this route with fares ranging from S$221 to S$803 with conditions attached to various fare classes. Tiger Airways can be
expected to charge much lower fares as much as 80% lower than existing fares available. With our simple one class fares, we expect consumers to be excited at the new
Tiger Airways destination,” added Davis.
Tiger Airways has applied for the air traffic rights to fly to Ho Chi Minh City and is awaiting a decision from the Singapore ATRC (Air Traffic Rights Committee). The ATRC
is expected to make a decision next week.
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