Melbourne builds new terminal for Tiger
 

Is this just a re-badged, re-hashed version of the budget terminal they built for Virgin back in the 'good old days' or is it a new-build facility? Interesting that with this terminal, MEL can effectviely compete with Avalon (assuming the latter needs to get ARFF soon)

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Tiger Airways Australia to Become Anchor Tenant in Melbourne Airport Terminal Four

Tiger Airways Australia will be the anchor tenant to operate out of Melbourne Airport's Terminal Four when it starts domestic flights in Australia later this year.

Terminal Four will be designed with the aim of providing effective facilities specially tailored to Tiger Airways' low fare model to enable efficient turnaround of aircraft and passengers. Passengers will benefit from the straightforward check-in and boarding process with Tiger Airways' aircraft parked right up front of the terminal. Terminal Four is conveniently located immediately adjacent to the other terminals so passengers can be off the plane and into their cars in minutes.

Although more basic than Melbourne Airport's existing terminals, Terminal Four will be equipped with retail and convenience facilities to cater to passengers requirements. The uncluttered structure will bring travel back to the basics by paring down unnecessary frills such as business lounges and aerobridges to keep costs low, but provide a safe and completely efficient service with consistently low fares.

"Tiger Airways is delighted that Melbourne Airport is providing us with a terminal that will allow us to live up to our mantra of providing efficient and punctual airline service to our passengers at the lowest possible fares. Operating in Terminal Four with the true low fare airline model adopted by Tiger Airways that has proven to be so successful in the US, Europe and Asia. We will work closely with Melbourne Airport to ensure that our customers enjoy the unique Tiger Airways experience of reliable services while paying the lowest possible fares," said Tiger Airways CEO Tony Davis.

Melbourne Airport CEO Chris Barlow said: "Terminal Four will provide passengers with a unique airport experience. It will be a low-frills facility, providing good value for Tiger Airways and its passengers. We are pleased to be able to provide effective and safe passenger facilities that help Tiger Airways deliver its low-fare model here in Melbourne."

I don't think it will be the same building, as the one you are thinking of is where the Security Department of MEL airport is housed.

So it's empty then? :}

Just for your info, Avalon has RFFS...not to mention plenty of space!

The old roadside (checkin hall) part of the Domestic Express Terminal that Virgin used to use is now Melbourne Airports offices and operations.

The long walkway to the boarding shed is long gone and the boarding gates building has been relocated and is now the Clubhouse for the Melbourne Airport Golf Club.

Where the parking bays were are now the Golf freight apron.

Only real place for a new terminal building would be to build the Foxtrot finger all the way out to the end. Essentially where the Ozjet entrance used to be?

Little OT Q
Does the bottle shop that was in the Ansett office block complex Tulla still exist?

No it doesn't..................................................... and neither do the Jackeroo & Golden Nugget Bars. :mad:

http://www.augk18.dsl.pipex.com/Smileys/c021.gif

Last take off/visit out of Tulla Xmas 1988.

Were airlines BYO in 1988?;)

Ah, the Golden Nugget. Often confused with the Golden Rivet!!!

AAH,

The old Astrojet Centre - that brings back memories. Not a bad little bottle shop that one!

Network?
 

Any news on the proposed network ex MEL?

I dont think its announced yet, but apparently they lookin at Adelaide and sydney for starting routes.

liftdumpers
 

Give us something a little bit more specific about these guys, otherwise stop wasting everyones time.

Just one small issue with Tiger planning on flying into SYD... where are they going to set up shop? Will they use the end of T2's Virgin concourse as Ozjet did? Its a bit easier in MEL where they have all the room in the world to put together a new shed but now DHL has taken over the SYD express terminal, looks like it will be sharing with VB. Will be fun and games as VB seem that they are sometimes struggling for room with REX even taking up a bay every so often.

Word has it ( from someone who has been interviewed ) the much touted " paying better tha JQ " will involve in the order of 1000hrs/year flying. Also, its another blue shirt outfit :{:{

1000hr/yr. minus 6 wks annual leave =46 wks..
1000hrs/46 = 21.7 hrs/wk
21.7 x 4ish =87 hrs/mth.
SO what?
Isnt that the norm in J* and VB and QF...Or at least JQ and VB.. QF pilots are over paid and underworked.

"Get back you dogs, back I say."

On the money Fender.....
Around 95hrs a month I reckon..

They are dreaming if they think guys are going to leave JQ,VB or QF to fly for them if the money is not a whole greater, Why would they/I?

Look what has happened to other airlines in the past who have tried and failed and I believe Tiger will fail...and then what...back to flying out of HK, I don't think so....Pilots won't risk their futures for a small payrise....

Maybe after they have been around for a couple of years they my start to attract more Aus based pilots....

You misunderstood me Kav.
People will go to Tiger to get away from the purple circle. From what I hear from friends, they can't wait to jump ship. Admittedly, they are cautious and waiting for more info.

Fender, r u an accountant....I hope not :rolleyes:

1000hrs divided by 10.5 months ( 6 weeks leave = less than 1.5 months, but anyway ) = 95 hrs per month.
Having done 90 odd hours/month over a few months more than a few times, all I can say is: good luck with that, every day off will be spent recovering :uhoh:

PS: whats purple circle :confused: if you mean blue shirt brigade, you're again :{ mistaken.