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Old 2nd July 2011, 11:16 AM
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Can anyone confirm the reason for CASA grounding Tiger is because of 2 very recent incidents of descent below MSA (Minimum Safe Altitude)?

If that's the reason, grounding them is the best thing to happen, rather than an aircraft into the ground.

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Old 2nd July 2011, 11:24 AM
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It sure is Mick, it relates to the following two events:

VH-VNG - 7 June 2011

VH-VNC - 30 June 2011

CASA issued a show cause notice to the airline in March 2011 and these two serious incidents gave reason to immediately step in and ground the airline.
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Old 2nd July 2011, 12:02 PM
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The Official Media Release from CASA

http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dl...::pc=PC_100504
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Old 2nd July 2011, 12:22 PM
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First day of school holidays too.... this is not good at all
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Old 2nd July 2011, 12:46 PM
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Wow, what a shame! It would be a shame if tiger exited the market, cause 1. I havent flown them yet, just to prove they arent that bad, and 2. Airfares will rise which we do not want.

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Old 2nd July 2011, 01:12 PM
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Jack are you serious...

I don't know about you but I'd rather have a tiny bit less competition then have a A320 with 180 passengers plough into the earth.
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Old 2nd July 2011, 01:22 PM
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Agreed Jason!

Safety over the ability to get a cheap airfare.
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Old 2nd July 2011, 01:35 PM
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It will be interesting to watch Virgin and Jetstar fares over the next few weeks.
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Old 2nd July 2011, 02:41 PM
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Most of Tigers A320's are up against the fence with engine covers on them at John Holland today, aka like another airline we all knew!
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Old 2nd July 2011, 02:49 PM
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Kudos to Jetstar not only for their swift response and special fares, but even to the extent of adding extra flights to the key leisure routes.
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