Trip Report: TigerAir TT251 Sydney - Melbourne
Flight Details:
Airline: TigerAir
Flight: TT251 SYD - MEL
Reg: VH-XUG
Aircraft : Airbus A320
Depart Sydney Airport - Terminal 2 : 2:40 PM
Arrive Melbourne Intl Airport - Tullamarine Terminal 4 : 4:15 PM
Total time: 1 hour 35 mins
Introdution
This trip report is from 2014. I was travelling to Melbourne. I had chosen Tigerair due to fare and timing. I took train to Domestic Airport from work in City.
Check-In and Security
I had checked online for this flight and printed the boarding pass. I was carrying handbag and headed towards security. Completed security check and then went to food court.
PlaneSpotting
After having food, I had time for planespotting. Aircraft had not arrived at gate.
Jetstar Airways pushback
Video: Taxibot remote automated pushback of aircraft
Virgin Australia taxi to gate
Virgin Airlines Boeing 737 pushback in action
Jetstar and Qantas towards runway 25.
Qantas A380 taxi
Video: Sydney Airport Rwy 25 in action
Runway 25 was used for landing and departure during winter.
cathay Pacific taxi to runway 25-07
Qantas Boeing 767-300 taxi in front of the terminal towards runway 25.
Virgin Australia departure
Aircraft arrives
Tigerair taxis after landing on runway 25.
Aircraft to Melboune - VH-XUG with new branding Tigerair
Video: TigerAir VH-XUG Arrives
Parks next Virgin Australia
Boarding
Gate information
Tiger airway was rebranding as Tigerair. Aircraft at gate after arriving from Melbourne.
Boarding call was made on time, Boarding pass was scanned and allowed to continue towards aircraft. Boarding was conducted using aerobridge. I found my seat and settled.
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL - Boarding
Window view while waiting for pushback.
Flight was full to Melbourne.
Leg space adequate for me.
Passengers still boarding.
Pushback
Pushback commenced on time. After a short taxi, waited for aircraft to land.
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL - Taxi
Departure
Aircraft departed from runway 25 towards the west. Flying over Rockdale and South Western suburbs. Watch video to enjoy departure
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL - Gaining Altitude
Seat Pocket MAterial
Seat pocket contained the safety card and inflight magazine
TigerAir A320 safety card
Aircraft flew Southwards passing Wollongong and Port Kembla
Windows on Airbus A320
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL - Window View
Inflight
After flying South past Port Kembla, aircraft turned inwards towards Southern highlands. Crew commenced Buy on Board service after attaining cruise altitude.
During winter snow visible over Snowy Mountains
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL
Cabin view after BOB service.
Cloudy below as aircraft approached Melbourne.
Arriving in Melbourne
Cloud increases as aircraft flew over Victoria. Pilot announced descent would be commencing shortly,
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL- Arriving in Melbourne
Crew cleared rubbish and conducted safety check.
Aircraft landed on runway 27 and exited from last exit.
Video: TigerAir TT251 SYD MEL-Taxi and Arriving at Parking bay
Disembarkation and Exiting Airport
Disembarkation was from the front and rear stairs. Walked towards the exits as I did not have check-in bag. Exited Tiger Terminal and then walked few meters to Domestic terminal to catch SkyBus. Took SkyBus and then train from Southern Cross station to destination.
Hope you enjoyed this trip report. Thanks for reading.
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Planning to visit Australia, and I'm a little disappointed I won't have the chance to add Tiger Air(ways) to my tour, but thank you for sharing this insight!
Nice shot of the QANTAS Boeing 767, missed those as well!
Yes, Tiger Air was a competition to Qantas. Thanks for your comment