Tigerair's affordable fares now available via Amadeus travel agencies

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Jan 9, 2014 ... range of competitive fares and ancilliary sales content to Amadeus ... (Indonesia), Tigerair Philippines and Tigerair Australia, which are all now ...
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Tigerair’s affordable fares now available via Amadeus travel agencies Tigerair now has a seamless way to access the travel agency sales channel via Amadeus Bangkok, Thailand, 9 January, 2014: Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, today announces a new distribution partnership with Tigerair to bring its full range of competitive fares and ancilliary sales content to Amadeus travel agencies in Asia Pacific. With Amadeus, Tigerair – Singapore’s largest no-frills airline – now has a simple and seamless way to distribute its full range of attractive fares and content via an extensive network of travel agencies in Asia Pacific that can make bookings easily using a web-like interface. Alexander Knigge, Chief Commercial Officer of Tigerair, commented, “The travel agency community is a vital piece towards Tigerair fulfilling our commitment in providing more customers with even more new travel experiences at very affordable fares. We look forward to serving up our extensive and diverse travel destinations to more customers across the region.”

Established in 2004, Tigerair offers flights to over 50 destinations across 13 countries in the Asia Pacific region. Tigerair comprises four airlines: Tigerair Singapore, Tigerair Mandala (Indonesia), Tigerair Philippines and Tigerair Australia, which are all now available via Amadeus.

Amadeus travel agencies will also be able to book Tigerair ancillary sales including advance boarding, seat selection, luggage and other passenger amenities. Angel Gallego, President, Amadeus Asia Pacific said, “We are proud to partner with Tigerair to bring, for the first time, the airline’s full range of fares to our travel agency network in Asia Pacific.”

“As Tigerair continues to grow and expand, the travel agency network becomes increasingly important to help them secure reach and scale. Our goal is to make it easier for Tigerair to embrace the travel agency sales channel through Amadeus to realise additional revenue opportunities,” added Gallego. – Ends – Notes to the editors: About Tigerair Tigerair, established in 2004, is a leading Singapore-based no-frills airline that offers affordable travel options and a seamless customer experience. Tigerair comprises four airlines, namely Tigerair Singapore, Tigerair Mandala, Tigerair Philippines and Tigerair Australia. Collectively, the Group’s network extends to over 50 destinations across 13 countries in the Asia Pacific. As at 31 December 2013, Tigerair operates a fleet of 51 Airbus A320-family aircraft, averaging less than three years of age. Tigerair empowers travellers to explore new destinations, and accumulate memorable experiences, by offering an increased network of destinations. It is also committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, security and reliability. For more information, please visit www.tigerair.com.

About Amadeus Amadeus is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry. Customer groups include travel providers (e.g. airlines, hotels, rail and ferry operators, etc.), travel sellers (travel agencies and websites), and travel buyers (corporations and travel management companies). The Amadeus group employs around 10,000 people worldwide, across central sites in Madrid (corporate headquarters), Nice (development) and Erding (operations), as well as 71 local Amadeus Commercial Organisations globally. The group operates a transaction-based business model. For the year ended December 31, 2012 the company reported revenues of €2,910.3million and EBITDA of €1,107.7 million. Amadeus is listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under the symbol "AMS.MC" and is a component of the IBEX 35 index. To find out more about Amadeus please visit www.amadeus.com

For media enquiries, please contact: Tigerair: Koh Wei Ling, PR & Social Manager Tel: +65 6422 2259 E-mail: [email protected] Edelman for Amadeus Tan Yin Yin & Sarah Ong Tel: +65 6733 1110 E-mail: [email protected]