Most of the CBR traffic would be business travel and I think the market that you'd be playing at by bringing in a budget carrier to put downward pressure on some of the expensive flights, (which is I think the major benefit of having an LCC in the mix here,) is too small.
But I have heard from some of my friends in capital city that they do over charge from time to time.
For the xmas period for example, the cheapest Fare Canberra-Melbourne on either VA/QF is $160 odd...$320 return for a 45 mins flight. It is significantly cheaper to catch the bus to Sydney and fly Sydney-Melbourne (that is if you are not in a hurry).
I think Tiger or Jetstar would do very well with flights for the weekend period (Fri-Sun). Leave the rest of the week to QF/VA?
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Will Tiger fly to CBR again?
Flyman
Flyman
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Will Tiger fly to CBR again?
sim86on
sim86on
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IMHO & in one word, no.
51% of canberrans are employed in the public sector & I'd think a higher percentage of seats sold to/from CBR are public sector business flights.
With the 'lowest available fare' policies, both VA & QF would you prefer you flyers Ng on mainline carriers, not their respective LCC's.
Add 'brand loyalty' & lounge access & I don't see Tiger or Jetstar in CBR anytime soon.
Doubleplatinum Banned
Doubleplatinum Banned
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Why on earth would they?
Jono
Jono
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I doubt it but I see your point.
Most of the CBR traffic would be business travel and I think the market that you'd be playing at by bringing in a budget carrier to put downward pressure on some of the expensive flights, (which is I think the major benefit of having an LCC in the mix here,) is too small.
But I have heard from some of my friends in capital city that they do over charge from time to time.
emirates777
emirates777
Member since 08 Mar 2013
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Overcharge is a understatement.
For the xmas period for example, the cheapest Fare Canberra-Melbourne on either VA/QF is $160 odd...$320 return for a 45 mins flight. It is significantly cheaper to catch the bus to Sydney and fly Sydney-Melbourne (that is if you are not in a hurry).
I think Tiger or Jetstar would do very well with flights for the weekend period (Fri-Sun). Leave the rest of the week to QF/VA?