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Tiger Airways mulls 'vertical seating' option for passengers
It is looking to cut fares with 'standing only' choice
(MELBOURNE) Singapore-owned Tiger Airways would consider introducing a 'standing-only' option for passengers in a bid to lower airfares.
The low-cost carrier said it could follow in the footsteps of UK budget airline Ryanair and introduce a 'vertical seating' option.
'We continue to look at ways of making our operation more efficient so we can offer even lower fares than we do now,' Tiger Airways director Steve Burns was quoted as saying in the media here.
'Everything we do is about offering the lowest possible fare, then allowing our customers to choose what, if any, extras they wish to pay for.'
Tiger Airways last month announced that a A$10 (S$11.75) charge will apply to passengers who choose to check-in at the airport from July 1.
The fee will apply to travellers with no check-in baggage and can be avoided if they check in online before their flight, the airline said.
Tiger Airways Australia managing director Crawford Rix said the airline wanted to 'reward travellers who use web check-in with our lowest fares'.
'It's about unbundling all the extras and being transparent about all charges to allow customers to tailor their travel needs to their budget.
'With Tiger Airways, you get exactly what you choose to pay for.'
'As airlines have sought to lower costs, they have progressively introduced 'ancillary fees',' the airline's statement said.
Travellers are slugged for checking in luggage, taking along sports equipment such as golf clubs, seat selection, paying by credit card, travelling with infants and to purchase food in flight. -- Bernama
It is looking to cut fares with 'standing only' choice
(MELBOURNE) Singapore-owned Tiger Airways would consider introducing a 'standing-only' option for passengers in a bid to lower airfares.
The low-cost carrier said it could follow in the footsteps of UK budget airline Ryanair and introduce a 'vertical seating' option.
'We continue to look at ways of making our operation more efficient so we can offer even lower fares than we do now,' Tiger Airways director Steve Burns was quoted as saying in the media here.
'Everything we do is about offering the lowest possible fare, then allowing our customers to choose what, if any, extras they wish to pay for.'
Tiger Airways last month announced that a A$10 (S$11.75) charge will apply to passengers who choose to check-in at the airport from July 1.
The fee will apply to travellers with no check-in baggage and can be avoided if they check in online before their flight, the airline said.
Tiger Airways Australia managing director Crawford Rix said the airline wanted to 'reward travellers who use web check-in with our lowest fares'.
'It's about unbundling all the extras and being transparent about all charges to allow customers to tailor their travel needs to their budget.
'With Tiger Airways, you get exactly what you choose to pay for.'
'As airlines have sought to lower costs, they have progressively introduced 'ancillary fees',' the airline's statement said.
Travellers are slugged for checking in luggage, taking along sports equipment such as golf clubs, seat selection, paying by credit card, travelling with infants and to purchase food in flight. -- Bernama
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