Review of Tiger Airways Australia flight Melbourne Sydney in Economy

Flight TT244
Class Economy
Seat 21C
Aircraft Airbus A320
Flight time 01:25
Take-off 21 Apr 14, 14:15
Arrival at 21 Apr 14, 15:40
TT 30 reviews
koresh
By SILVER 448
Published on 3rd March 2022

Trip Report: Tiger Airways TT244 Melbourne - Sydney


Flight Details

Airline: Tiger Airways
Flight No. TT244
Reg : VH-VNQ
Aircraft: Airbus 320-232
Departure Melbourne - Terminal 4: 02:15 pm
Arrival Sydney - Terminal 2: 03:40 pm
Time : 01h 35m
Distance : 713 km or 443 miles


Introduction


This report is from 2014 trip report. I was returning from Melbourne. Read the Trip report: Tiger Airways TT271 Sydney - Melbourne


Transport to Airport


Boarded train to Southern Cross station early to catch SkyBus.


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Skybus from Southern Cross station to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.


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Check-IN AND Security


I had completed online check-in  before starting the journey. As I was carrying handbag and had printed the boarding paper. I continued on towards security check. After completing security, I waited for boarding call.


Boarding


Boarding commenced on time, Boarding paper was scanned and allowed to proceed towards aircraft. Entered the aircraft using stairs. Crew checked details. I had selected window seat and reached assigned seat.


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Got organised for departure.


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Departure


Flight was full and doors were closed.


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Pushback commenced. After a short taxi, departed from Melbourne.


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Seat pocket contained only safety card


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Tigerair has 180 seats in an all-economy class configuration on its Airbus A320-200 fleet.


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VIDEO: TigerAir TT 244 MEL - SYD Inflight



Clear sky


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Video: TigerAir TT 244 MEL - SYD Window View



Leg space was enough for me.


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Seating was 3-3 , no entertainment, leather seats


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Window view


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Safety card with Tiger Airways Logo


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Cabin service


Cabin service was conduced after departure, it was Buy on Board [BOB]. As it was mid-day most passengers were resting.


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Seat view


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Scattered cloud as aircraft approaches Sydney.


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Approaching Sydney


Pilot announced descent would be commencing, crew cleared the cabin in preparation for arrival. Aircraft landed on runway 7 from West.


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Video:TigerAir TT 244 MEL - SYD Arriving in Sydney



and then short taxi to reach gate.


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Jetstar taxi to runway


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Arrived at gate


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Disembarkation and Exiting Airport


Doors were opened after the aerobridge was connected. Disembarkation was from the front and rear doors.


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As I was seated in middle, exited from the front door using the aerobridge. After disembarkation followed the airport exit sign. I exited airport and then continued to Domestic Airport station to catch train to city.


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Verdict

Tiger Airways Australia

6.0/10
Cabin7.0
Cabin crew7.0
Entertainment/wifi5.0
Buy-on-board menu5.0

Melbourne - MEL

6.8/10
Efficiency7.0
Access7.0
Services6.5
Cleanliness6.5

Sydney - SYD

7.0/10
Efficiency7.0
Access7.0
Services7.0
Cleanliness7.0

Conclusion

Tiger Airways departed and arrived on time. Inflight seat was comfortable for short flight. Entertainment was not available. BOB service was available on board this flight. Overall I had satisfactory flight.

Information on the route Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD)

Les contributeurs de Flight-Report ont posté 34 avis concernant 4 compagnies sur la ligne Melbourne (MEL) → Sydney (SYD).


Useful

La compagnie qui obtient la meilleure moyenne est Qantas avec 7.8/10.

La durée moyenne des vols est de 1 heures et 43 minutes.

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