Tiger Airways all set to connect Singapore with southern Indian cities

New Delhi: Singapore-based Tiger Airways has cleared the final regulatory hurdle on its way to receiving a Foreign Carrier Air Permit from the Government of India's civil aviation regulatory body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). With the permit the airline may now operate international flights between Singapore and a wide network of destinations across India.

Tiger Airways has received clearance to fly between Singapore and the Indian cities of Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Trivandrum, Kolkata and Kozhikode. The airline has said that it is now planning its flight routes to these cities, and also that it is in talks with airports and suppliers at likely destinations.

Tony Davis, CEO of Tiger Airways said, "The new route authorization between Singapore and India represents another significant opportunity to grow our business in Asia. The company's dual strategy of a major expansion in Asia, as well as establishing the first truly low fare airline in Australia, will create new opportunities to link travel between key Australian cities such as Melbourne, Darwin and Perth with points across Asia."

With the clearance, Tiger Airways is now set to operate more efficient direct routings between Singapore and points in southern India.