Tiger on TV

[Peter JB]

I believe filming has started at Melbourne Airport for a new Channel 7 factual reality series, centered around crew and passengers of Tiger Airways.

Something different!

[Dan Hammond]

Did'nt channel 9 do something like this with Jetstar called 'going places'

[Lukas M]

Filming started a few months back, you might see the crew most mornings in T4, usually around 5am/6am. It will be like a Aussie Version of "Airline", expect focused around Tiger. It will also feature a bit of the Adelaide Base in the making (training sessions, inaugural flight etc..),special pax stories, new MEL crew/promoted crew.. as well as the odd angry pax.

[Joseph Saragozza.]

any idea when its going to air?

[Greg F]

I wonder if they'll show the Good the Bad & the Ugly goings on....
like they do on Airline (UK) with easyjet

Edit: Sorry Lukas just read the last part of your reply, my bad

[Michael Morrison]

I hope it is more like the easyjet series was.

I thought the Jetstar one was too much of a PR stunt..... at least easyjet was warts and all!

[Mike W]

I hope it is more like the easyjet series was.

I thought the Jetstar one was too much of a PR stunt..... at least easyjet was warts and all!


As is the US version with Southwest

[NickN]

I like the Airline USA series with Southwest. As others have mentioned I do hope they show everything, not just the happy smiling customers. Do Tiger have any of those anyways?:D;)

[Lukas M]

Here is a promo ad I found on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOrjRck9Jq0

[David M]

I wonder if that Chittock fella on the UK version will rear his head in this series! ;)

David.M.

[Brandon Giacomin]

All of their passengers look so happy :D

[David Wilkie]

With Corinne Grant as narrator i think i will give this a miss.
Just listening to her voice on the trailer was enough to put me off

[Gerald A]

For Sydney viewers who have not checked a TV guide, or watched the promo, the first episode airs next Tuesday 14th July at 7:30pm.

[Pat Stevens]

Just saw a review copy of the first episode of Air Ways. It's exactly the same format as the UK show that features Easy Jet so you know what to expect. All i can say is that i'm glad i don't work in customer service.

[Arthur Boy]

As for Corrine Grant, pass me the Sick Bag too!!!!

For clarity sake, the poor souls that have to put up with the great unwashed Tiger SLF are not Tiger employees.

Aero-Care has the ground handling contract and do a pretty good job from my experience, having flown Tiger a few occasions now......seem to be well trained and on each occasion got the aircraft away on, or very close to, time.

It will be interesting to see what slant the staff are presented in, journo's being what they are, hopefully fair, showing us what they have to put up with, as, as we all know, most SLF check their brain in with their baggage when it comes to flying!:D

Arty.

[Raymond Rowe]

I saw some promo's on win tv last night.Interesting times ahead with lots of ****ed off passengers.

[Benny Zheng]

Found the link for the Channel 7 video achieve. I have also posted them on YouTube if you guys wanna watch a higher quality version.

http://au.tv.yahoo.com/airways/#fop

[Gerard M]

Out of curiosity, is anyone enjoying the program thus far? Can't really say that i find it all that great.

[Jamie D]

i heard that too and thought ooh maybe that was a bit far insulting the food, after the fashion parade.... i was thinking is this guy trying to be like the rapping southwest attendant. But anyway
it is not too bad a show

[Andrew M]

The program is average at best.

Full of morons that:
Arrive late
Have too much baggage
Are over the baggage limit
Can't speak English

People that pay those low airfares are definitely a certain group of people.

[David McNeil]

I wouldnt be impressed if i was on that flight and trying to have a sleep on the way to Alice Springs! :confused:

I think the shows a good thing. Too many people think catching a plane is no different to getting on a bus just because the fares are so low. Any show that raises awareness and demonstrates the complexities of air travel has to be a good thing.

I used to love saying when they got argumentative "unfortunately sir the other 170 passengers made sure they came to the airport at the correct time thats why their onboard". In other words dont abuse me your the only one standing here who needs to get their **** together.;)

[Stephen B]

Just to ask the dumb question, what would have happened if the flight to Alice Springs had hit an air pocket? With all those people asked to be up and out of their seats by the flight attendants?

I thought you were encouraged for your own safety to sit down belt up and shut up?

[Stephen B]

The program is average at best.

Full of morons that:
Arrive late
Have too much baggage
Are over the baggage limit
Can't speak English

People that pay those low airfares are definitely a certain group of people.

An equally valid comment could be made about a certian group of people who only pay high airfares. "Morons" can be found in a number of groups of people.

[Philip Argy]

This may be a dumb question, but why does Tiger agree to this kind of coverage? It surely can't be good PR? :confused:

[Stephen Brown]

I think that they are working on the old maxim that any publicity is good publicity.

[Sarah C]

Philip - I think there are two reasons. One to educate the general public about Tiger Airways (free publicity) and thier procedures.

I think the other reason is public perception. Low cost carriers in particular, as well as all airlines, cop a lot of criticism. In some instances, the airline is to blame but a lot of the time it is simply the passengers not reading the terms and conditions and being aware how the airline operates. The show is actually showing many instances where the passengers is in the wrong, not the airline.

Too many times we abide by the "customer is always right" saying and yet the airline is the one who cops all the flack. Too many people don't have an understanding of low cost carriers and the reasons your fare is so low.

[Ellis Taylor]

It does seem that the main reason is the publicity. Tiger are too stingy to pay for TV ads, but a good 20 minutes per week for which they pay minimal is absolutely golden. Yes, there is a risk that they could come out looking pretty bad at times, but they still have the final say on what goes to air, so it's somewhat controllable.

Bear in mind too that Tiger Australia's MD Shelley Roberts is ex-easyJet, and so she's had experience with this type of show. Airline was the same thing with the same dummy spits, mess ups etc, yet overall it probably gave easyJet some of the best publicity during their initial stages. So if it worked for them, why not try it here?

[Robert Zweck]

I think Tiger would be enjoying the publicity......while there may be some who are unhappy with them, there are more than enough people ready to take their spot.


More than enough who are happy to pay a low fare and turn up on time.

[Arthur Boy]

Agree with Andrew, its about Brand awareness.

Its also about showing you what will (or will not!) happen when you dont turn up on time.

There really is no downside for Tiger here, take the tanti's out, and everyone who then puts thier hard-earned down, knows Exactly what to expect.

Its the same as if you buy a cheap import car for $13,999 drive-away, dont expect a Maserati with all the bells and whistles.

And for those who dont get it, take the bus, or to be fair to the busses, stay home!