HONG KONG, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Tiger Airways, Asia’s leading low cost carrier, brings in valued travel options to Indonesia with its launch of direct service between Hong Kong and Jakarta.
From 25 July 2013, Tiger Airways will fly to the capital of Indonesia four times weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with an increase to daily flights from September onwards.
“We are excited that Tiger Airways is the first low cost carrier flying direct from Hong Kong to Jakarta, one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. Our new service aims to offer best value in travel to both business travellers and Indonesian workers in Hong Kong. The competitive pricing, frequent schedule and value-added services on demand makes Tiger Airways’ flight offerings unique and certainly more cost effective,” says Kaneswaran Avili, Commercial Director, Tiger Airways Singapore.
Recognized as one of Singapore’s most punctual airlines, Tiger Airways has been rapidly expanding its network in Indonesia this year. Domestically within Indonesia, the airline flies between Jakarta and key cities including Bali (Denpasar), Medan, Surabaya, Padang, Pekanbaru and Yogyakarta.
“Popular destinations like Bali are now more accessible via Jakarta to Hong Kong holidaymakers,” added Mr Avili.
To celebrate the new service, the Airline is offering an introductory “Hong Kong – Jakarta Return for Free” promotion from 22 May to 29 May 2013. The promotion offers complimentary return (Jakarta to Hong Kong) airfare, excluding taxes, on round trips booked for travel between 25 July 2013 to 29 March 2014. The offer is available on www.tigerairways.com and subject to seat availability.
[box type=”tick”] About Tiger Airways Holdings
Tiger Airways Holdings, established in 2003, is the parent company of a group of budget carriers operating in the Asian region and Australia. The group consists of wholly-owned Tiger Airways Singapore and Tiger Airways Australia, and partially-owned Mandala Airlines and SEAir. Tiger Airways aims to expand its presence in Asia through both new strategic partnerships and organic growth. As at 28 February 2013, the Group’s fleet comprises 43 Airbus A320-family aircraft, averaging under three years of age. The Group operates an extensive network covering over 50 destinations across 13 countries in the Asia Pacific. Tiger Airways is committed to offering warm, friendly service and satisfactory customer experience at affordable fares. It strives to maintain the highest standards of safety, security and reliability.[/box]