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TIGER Airways is to offer one-way fares between Perth and Melbourne for $59.95 in a move that has prompted Jetstar to abandon its vow to remain Australia's lowest priced airline.
The Singapore-backed low-cost carrier announced yesterday that the tax-inclusive fares from Tullamarine to Perth would begin on December 1.
But Jetstar refused to match the deal, saying the fares were unsustainable. Jetstar instead launched a $99 one-way sale fare. The Qantas offshoot had vowed not to be undercut but spokesman Simon Westaway said the airline did not believe it could justify a fare lower than $99 one-way, even though it had the lowest costs in Australia.
Tiger chief executive Tony Davis said the fares would save travellers $258, compared with the lowest equivalent return fares currently available on other airlines.
Tiger yesterday also launched Melbourne- Alice Springs flights from $49.95 one-way inclusive.