Further bad news on Tiger Airways – its Australian operations lost $20.5m in the 2nd quarter - combined with the launch of no-frills carrier Scoot by part-owner Singapore Airways prompts a subversive thought. Is SQ launching Scoot as insurance for the damaged Tiger?
The scenario could be if Tiger continues to fail , its Australian operation is shut down and Scoot – a clean new brand 100% owned by one of the world's most admired airlines – fills the void in a market that Singapore Airlines has long coveted. Full story
