SpiceJet, Tigerair sign 3-year interline agreement

Hyderabad/Pune: Budget airliners SpiceJet Ltd and Tigerair of Singapore have entered into a three-year interline agreement to offer greater connectivity between flights operated by both the carriers.
This alliance helps connect 14 destinations covered by Spicejet with Singapore.
As part of the introductory promotional fare, one can fly to Singapore one-way for Rs 4,699 and the return journey starts from Rs 9,998, all inclusive.
SpiceJet is the first Indian low-fare carrier to establish such an arrangement with a foreign airliner. This partnership will result in a major boost for tourism and business travel between the two countries, both the airliners said.
Operations through this alliance will begin on January 6, 2014. SpiceJet’s domestic network from 14 Indian cities can enjoy seamless connection through Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport onto Tigerair’s Singapore-bound flights.
Read news in full 16/12/13 V Rishi Kumar/Alka Kshirsagar/Business Line