Tiger Airways Reports July 2011 Traffic

From August 2010 to July 2011, a total of 6.1 million passengers chose to fly with Tiger Airways, an increase of 12% over the 5.4 million passengers in the preceding 12 months.

The average load factor for the 12-month period to July 2011 was 86%, the same as the previous 12 months.

For the month of July 2011, Tiger Airways carried 358,000 passengers, a 32% decrease compared to the same month last year. The reduction in passengers carried year on year was a result of the suspension of Tiger Airways Australia’s flights on 1 July 2011. The average load factor for the month was 86%.

Mr. Chin Yau Seng, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Tiger Airways Holdings said, “During the month of July, passenger numbers declined as a result of the suspension of TAA’s flights on 1 July 2011 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia. The suspension of TAA’s flights also led to a year-on-year decline in load factor for the month as July traditionally sees high demand in Australia. Flights at TAA will gradually resume operations from 12 August 2011, following constructive discussions with CASA to address the concerns raised.”

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