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But the airline may snub Sydney as a destination, with Tiger chief executive Tony Davis admitting the harbour city may not fit the airline's low-cost model. While he stopped short of saying that Sydney would be left off the list of routes, he conceded that Newcastle — Tiger's first destination in NSW — was a better fit for the airline.
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Mr Jordan said Sydney was not a viable destination for the low-cost carrier with the airport's current fees.
"They're not as keen to come to the table … or maybe they don't see the opportunity," he said.
"We're quite enthusiastic about Sydney, but it has to be at the right pricing."
A Sydney Airport spokeswoman said it would be "delighted" to have Bonza operating there.