 | |||||||
| |||||||
| Commenced operations | 23 November 2007 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceased operations | 25 March 2020 | ||||||
| Operating bases | |||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Virgin Velocity (redemptions only) | ||||||
| Parent company |
| ||||||
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | ||||||
| Key people | Paul Scurrah (managing director) | ||||||
Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd, operating as Tigerair Australia, was an Australian low-cost airline. Founded by Tiger Airways Holdings, it commenced services in the domestic airline market on 23 November 2007 as Tiger Airways Australia. It later became a subsidiary of Virgin Australia Holdings. On 25 March 2020, Tigerair suspended all operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Virgin Australia Holdings going into voluntary administration and later sold, new owner Bain Capital confirmed the brand would be retired.
- ^ "IATA - Airline and Airport Code Search". iata.org. Archived from the original on 2 December 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- ^ a b FAA Doc. 7340 2F, Chapter Three: ICAO Aircraft Company/Telephony/Three−Letter Designator and U.S. Special Telephony/Call Signs, p. 3-1-96