Tiger Airways Australia have come to a cropper, and have been grounded by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority as the authority has “lost confidence in Tiger’s ability to manage safety appropriately”.
All Tiger Airways Australia have been grounded at least until 9th July.
The CASA said it took the action because it believed permitting the airline to continue to fly posed a serious and imminent risk to air safety.
CASA spokesman Peter Gibson said the action was not taken lightly and was the culmination of a number of events this year.
“All on top of each other, (they) add up to a position where the Civil Aviation Safety Authority has ” Mr Gibson said.
“The last thing CASA wants to do is put airlines on the ground and inconvenience the travelling public but safety has to come first.”
Two major incidents have occurred, with aircraft being flown too low into Melbourne and Avalon airports involving A320’s.
Combined with previous issues with Tiger, they’ve been grounded for a week to sort themselves out, although this could be extended if the CASA choose to via the Federal Courts.
For updates if you’re in the unfortunate position of being stuck with Tiger Australia, head to http://www.tigerairways.com/au/en/disruption.php
Virgin Australia has launched rescue fares: http://www.virginaustralia.com/servicedisruption/index.htm, with JetStar Australia adding extra flights.
