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Tiger Airways took to the skies from Sydney on their inaugural flight to Coffs Harbour on Friday, passengers trembling bananas like gladioli’s for the cameras of the assembled paparazzi. West’s Tiger has been commandeered as a mascot, B1 & B2 representing the banana capital, and with various airline personnel, airport representatives and media in attendance, the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, George Souris welcomed the commencement of the intrastate NSW service saying, “We have seen a 33% growth in this market and the addition of up to 1800 seats per week between Sydney and Coffs Harbour will deliver significant economic returns to the Coffs Coast region”. He was joined by Andrew Fraser, the Member for Coffs Harbour who said of the new service, “Creating better links between regional communities and our State capital is critical to ensuring that regional cities like Coffs Harbour can grow and prosper. Tiger Airways commercial director Australia, Carly Brear, said, “Tiger will be the only low fare operator on the Sydney – Coffs Harbour route ad we’re confident our services will prove popular, stimulated demand and providing significant tourism and economic benefits to both destinations.” Touching down in a flood on sunshine, the invited guests and fare paying passengers fortunate to be on this first flight were clearly delighted to be part of this momentous event. Together with Tiger Airways and Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Glenn Caldwell, tourism marketing manager, Coffs Harbour City Council and his team welcomed guests to a taste of Coffs. It was a weekend that included a Beach Buggy pickup from Coffs Harbour airport, surf rafting, board riding, sea kayaking, kissing dolphins and seals at Dolphin Marine Magic, Segway rides and memorable meals and massages. |
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