22 Jan 2013
New & Re-timed Sydney - Mackay Services Commence In February
Mackay - Airlie Beach Transfers From $69 In Response To Passenger Requests
Fares On Sale Today Between Sydney and Mackay From Just $29.95*!
Tiger Airways Australia today announces a number of initiatives planned in conjunction with tourism and airport partners to cater for local demand and help boost visitor numbers through Mackay Airport ahead of the upcoming North Queensland off-peak tourism season.
Due to local customer requests, Tiger has revised its times and days of flying between Mackay and Sydney from early February 2013 to include a new Wednesday service particularly aimed at meeting demand from the resources sector. The airline is also working with local transfer operator Whitsundays 2 Everywhere to stimulate leisure travel to the region by promoting seamless, affordable and convenient transfer solutions between Mackay Airport and Airlie Beach for Tiger travelers, in line with the airline's schedule.
"The re-timed and new weekly services between Mackay and Sydney commencing from early February and promotion of regular transfer solutions to/from Airlie Beach are just two examples of responding to the needs of our customers so we can continue to stimulate and grow the air travel market with our consistently great value airfares," said Tiger Airways Australia Commercial Director, Carly Brear.
"To celebrate our new Wednesday services between Sydney and Mackay commencing early February, we've put over 300 seats on sale today from just $29.95* for travel Wednesdays on the Sydney - Mackay route through February and March 2013," she said.
Mackay Airport welcomes the news from Tiger Airways that they will operate an adjusted flight schedule between Sydney and Mackay from 1 February after introducing the service in December. General Manager, Rob Porter, said the Tuesday to Friday and Sunday link with Sydney has benefits for all the airport's passengers.
"The new Wednesday flight will be well received by those in the resources sector as it provides another convenient option for travel to and from work and we thank Tiger for responding to their needs," Mr Porter said.
"Visitors to Mackay and the Whitsundays will now have a mid-week opportunity to access this spectacular tourism destination, supported by smooth transit connections through to Airlie Beach. Meanwhile the Mackay locals can continue to take advantage of all Tiger's flights to Sydney and Melbourne, whether they're travelling for business or pleasure."
Mr Porter said Mackay Airport is working closely with Airlie beach based Whitsunday 2 Everywhere shuttles and Greyhound Australia Buses in the provision of ground transport services from Mackay Airport to the Whitsundays for leisure visitors as well as to Coppabella and Nebo for business passengers and regional residents. "We intend for these increased ground transport services to provide more options for visitors to get from Mackay Airport to their final destinations within the region whether they are travelling for work or holidays."
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KEY FACTS:
- Tiger Airways flies between Melbourne and Mackay every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, departing Melbourne at 9am and arriving into Mackay at 10:45am before departing Mackay at 11:15am and arriving back into Melbourne at 3:15pm.
- From 01 February 2013: Tiger's new Wednesday Sydney - Mackay return services will depart Sydney Airport at 10am to arrive into Mackay at 11:25am, returning from Mackay at 11:55am to arrive into Sydney at 3:10pm.
- Tiger's Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Sydney - Mackay return services will arrive to and depart Mackay Airport later than current early morning services with either an 8:50am arrival into Mackay and 9:20am departure or a 12:15pm arrival into Mackay and a 12:45pm departure.
- Tiger Airways Australia currently has 12 routes on sale (including new Mackay services). Further network developments from Tiger Airways Australia to be announced in due course.
- In a special promotion commencing in early February and running through to the end of March, Whitsundays2Everywhere boutique transfer operator will provide transfers each way from $69 per person to/from Airlie Beach, meeting all Tiger services on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In addition their shuttles will continue to be available as usual to pick up passengers on any Tiger service with prices per person, based on demand. See http://www.whitsundaytransfers.com for more information.
- To celebrate Tiger's new Wednesday services between Sydney and Mackay commencing early February, Tiger features fares on sale today either way between Sydney and Mackay from just $29.95* (over 300 seats are available today from $29.95* between Sydney and Mackay for travel on Wednesdays only in February and March 2013).
Tiger Airways is committed to delivering safe, affordable and reliable air travel with friendly and professional service.
* TIGER "RAW" DOMESTIC FARE CONDITIONS: The Tiger "Raw" domestic fare is the lowest available single price fare from Tiger Airways Australia - fully inclusive of all taxes and charges. Tiger "Raw" domestic fares must be purchased on line using a Mastercard debit card issued by an Australian financial institution. The Tiger "Raw" domestic fare does not incur the $8.50 convenience fee for credit card purchases (per flight, per sector). Fare is for travel one way, hand luggage only. Seats are limited and may not be available for travel during peak periods or on all flights, public holidays or certain blackout periods or once sold out. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable except as provided in the Conditions of Carriage. Promotions may be modified or cancelled without prior notice.
Refer to www.tigerairways.com for more information. Tiger Airways Australia Pty Limited ABN 52 124 369 006.
Vanessa Regan |Head of Communications| Commercial|
Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd | Building 166, 1-5 Grants Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3045
Telephone no: 0409 200 229
