[pauly7]

What terminals or concourses do we think Tiger will operate from in say Melbourne for example (assuming Tullamarine at this point?). I can't see Qantas giving them an inch - so I guess Virgin will be forced to share?

I wonder if this will delay Virgins international expansion - they may want to focus on fighting Tiger in the short term perhaps?


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[serfty]

Originally Posted by pauly7

... say Melbourne for example (assuming Tullamarine at this point?). ...

This article from Todays Firfax implies any Tiger Airlines Melbourne operation would be more suited to AVV. However, Melbourne Airport representatives have confirmed there had been preliminary discussions with Tiger Airways
Tiger on prowl in Melbourne - National - theage.com.au

[Dave Noble]

Originally Posted by pauly7

What terminals or concourses do we think Tiger will operate from in say Melbourne for example (assuming Tullamarine at this point?). I can't see Qantas giving them an inch - so I guess Virgin will be forced to share?

QF iirc own their terminal , so it is unlikely that they will provide access , however I believe that the other terminal is controlled by the airport and so DJ would not be able to refuse access, unlike the problem that existed when there were AN and QF terminals and the low cost carrier Impulse tried to gain access

Dave

[NM]

Originally Posted by Dave Noble

... unlike the problem that existed when there were AN and QF terminals and the low cost carrier Impulse tried to gain access

I think the issue first arose when Compass tried to get access to terminals, well before Impulse was flying anything more than regional bug smashers.

[d15.in.oz]

Originally Posted by NM

...Compass tried to get access to terminals...

I'm sure I remember using an International Terminal, in some places when I flew Compass. Didn't really make a difference to the processes of my flights. (In fact, I remember PER sectioned off part of their International terminal as domestic, so you didn't even have to pass through customs/immigration!)

[serfty]

DJ actually employed gates at MEL international (1-4 IIRC) when they first started; it was quite some time before they gained access to the old AN piers.

[lovetravellingoz]

Originally Posted by danielribo

I get the feeling the launch will make JQ's $29 launch sale look expensive!

I had just booked a trip to Thailand for July 2006 in Jan 2006 when they had a sale then to celebrate new routes..

Anywhere on their network for a $1 SIN +taxes...which I happily took advantge of to fly my faily of 5 from Phuket to Singapore....for about $200 ish ...all up for 5...say about $40 ish each

[Soundguy]

Perhaps they will come to Adelaide - there is space in the big white box.... wouldn't mind that too. Except Adelaide Airport is known to be a mega rip-off, 2nd only to Sydney.

[stryker]

Originally Posted by d15.in.oz

Either way, we are watching one of the biggest corporate spin events in Australia’s history evolve…

Interesting thoughts, and who said a conspiracy theory wouldn't fly?

As for "one of the biggest corporate spin events in Australia’s history", come on now...

A bit of hyperbole, perhaps?

[pauly7]

Originally Posted by Soundguy

Perhaps they will come to Adelaide - there is space in the big white box.... wouldn't mind that too. Except Adelaide Airport is known to be a mega rip-off, 2nd only to Sydney.

I didn't know Macquarie Bank owned Adelaide Airport too