Under the epidemic,
Australia’s aviation industry is in a slump.
After Virgin Atlantic declared bankruptcy,
's Tiger Airways also collapsed.
(Daily Mail)
Loyal customers of Tiger Airways have received a heartbreaking email:
"Thank you, goodbye!" (Australia's largest Internet celebrity Douyin account "Micro Sydney" takes you through Australian life Those interesting things! Must-haves for studying abroad, traveling and immigrating! Please search "Micro Sydney" on Douyin, we are waiting for you! )
"It is undeniable that this is difficult for everyone in the tourism industry. Period.
Regrettably, after almost 13 years in operation,
we have made the difficult decision to discontinue the Tigerair Australia brand.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, countless airlines have been paralyzed.
On Friday, creditors of Tiger Airways parent company Virgin Atlantic agreed to sell the airline to Boston-based Bain Capital for $3.5 billion.
Various changes forced Tiger Airways Australia to lay off employees 3,000 people and closed many of its international flights.
Finally, Tigerair Australia officially announced the suspension of operations.
For Tigerair customers, if they still have travel points in their account,
they can use the points for future travel with Virgin Atlantic.
These credits can be used for flight bookings until July 31, 2022, and
travel is valid until June 30, 2023.
In 2014, Tigerair Australia was acquired by Virgin Atlantic.
Its originally bright future came to an abrupt end in 2020.
Due to the impact of this year's epidemic, domestic and international travel demand was seriously insufficient.
Not only did Virgin Atlantic go bankrupt, but
is also unable to keep Tiger Airways operating normally.
Virgin Atlantic Group CEO Paul Scurrah said
The sale brings the airline closer to bankruptcy protection and allows it to focus on the future,
believes it will continue to compete with its larger Australian rivals in the future. Competition from Qantas Airways.
Scurrah said in a statement:
"What is most important for Australia is to have two major airlines for consumers to choose from and to help and support the strong recovery of the Australian tourism industry after the crisis is over."
If that is said, Virgin Atlantic and Qantas are two strong competitors,
then Jetstar Airways is the only direct competitor of Tiger Airways.
Tigerair, a brand known for its affordable air tickets, mainly focuses on operating domestic and regional flights.
In 13 years of careful management,
Tiger Airways has established a good reputation among Australian consumers with its low fares and considerate services.
Therefore, when the news of Tigerair's suspension spread,
countless netizens cried,
Everyone tweeted "condolences":
"Thank you, Tiger Airways!
For so many years, you have always provided us with affordable air tickets, so that I can fly to see friends and family. "
" Goodbye, Tigerair! You have saved me a lot of money over the years and are much more reliable than other airlines."
" Rest in peace, Tigerair! Countless memories. "
" I just received the farewell email from Tiger Airways. I just want to say that it is really sad. "
" I will miss you, Tiger Airways! As someone who often goes to Queensland to visit my family. Man, Tigerair is awesome. I've flown hundreds of times and never had a plane delay."
" Tiger Airways has stopped operating. Who can give me bumpy but extremely affordable air tickets in the future? "
" Without Tiger Airways, does that mean there are no more $50 flights to Adelaide? "
Tigerair and its affordable fares have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
It has also brought unforgettable flying memories to countless Australians.
has complained about the terrible airplane meals and complained about the turbulence during the flight,
but it always I won’t hesitate to choose it again when planning my next trip.
Because Tiger Airways is really great.
13 years are neither long nor short, and there will inevitably be some minor frictions and unpleasantness during this period.
But there are more. It is full of memories.
It carries people’s joy of returning home, their anticipation of meeting friends,
and their longing and longing for the destination during every trip.
Tiger Air is no more, (Australia’s largest internet celebrity TikTok. The account "Wei Sydney" will show you all the interesting things about life in Australia! Please search "Wei Sydney" on Douyin, we are waiting for you! )
But it brings all the good things. The memory remains in everyone's heart.
Thousands of words are on the lips,
There is only one sentence left:
Thank you, and Farewell!
Thank you, goodbye
!
