Tigerair A330s

Paul F · #1 4th November 2013, 01:56 PM

Heard a rumour of Tiger getting 2 A330,s XFA, XFB from Virgin next year. Anyone have more info ?

Alex T · #2 4th November 2013, 02:06 PM

Pprune Thread - http://www.pprune.org/australia-new-...ing-a330s.html

NathanJ · #3 4th November 2013, 03:16 PM

Highly unlikely given virgin plan to be all a330 coast to coast next year with only one extra a330 currently planned for delivery. (as far as I'm aware!)

Paul F · #4 4th November 2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex T

Pprune Thread - http://www.pprune.org/australia-new-...ing-a330s.html

Interesting read ,only time will tell.

JamesL · #5 4th November 2013, 05:24 PM

Hey Paul, it is definitely a conversation at work, I have been trying to probe the rumour with only little response. The rumour was that XFA/B were heading for a C or D check and would then be refitted to TT interior/exterior.

I think this is quite likely to happen consider their intended target is JQ.

Paul F · #6 4th November 2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesL

Hey Paul, it is definitely a conversation at work, I have been trying to probe the rumour with only little response. The rumour was that XFA/B were heading for a C or D check and would then be refitted to TT interior/exterior.

I think this is quite likely to happen consider their intended target is JQ.

Thanks mate will try and catch up with you during the week.

Brad Myer · #7 4th November 2013, 09:47 PM

If it does happen it would be good news for QF with 2 less VA A330s to compete with.

Ryan K · #8 5th November 2013, 08:04 AM

But, it would no doubt hurt JQ.

Grahame Hutchison · #9 5th November 2013, 08:59 AM

I flew on the VA A330 service Sydney-Perth return a couple of weeks back, and was quite impressed with the product. Drink & Meal Service both ways was good, and slightly different IFE on each aircraft (one with a much larger screen). Leg room in the two seats by the window was quite reasonable as well.

Steve S... 2 · #10 5th November 2013, 12:35 PM

I think Jetstar is a way better airline and brand than Tigerair is (thanks to Tiger Airways).

Virgin will need to pull Tigerair's socks up for them, if that tacky little airline were to become capable of hurting Jetstar. At the moment they couldn't harm a fly.

You need more than an A330 in order to be a successful and respected airline.