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Tiger Airways Australia ceased all operations on September 10, 2020. This guide provides historical information about the airline.

Tigerair Australia (branded as Tiger Airways until 2013) was Australia's first low-cost carrier, pioneering budget air travel in the Australian domestic market. The airline launched operations on November 23, 2007, initially operating Airbus A320 aircraft on point-to-point routes between major Australian cities.

In July 2013, Virgin Australia Holdings acquired a 60% stake in Tiger Airways Australia, and by October 2014, acquired the remaining 40%, making it a wholly-owned low-cost subsidiary. The airline was rebranded as Tigerair Australia and operated as Virgin Australia's budget brand, similar to how Qantas owns Jetstar. During its ownership period, Virgin Australia invested in the brand and integrated it into their group operations while maintaining a distinct low-cost identity.

Tigerair operated from multiple Australian bases including Melbourne (MEL) as its primary hub, along with significant operations from Sydney (SYD) and Brisbane (BNE). At its peak, the airline operated approximately 30-35 Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serving routes across Australia's domestic network including major city pairs and regional destinations.

The airline faced financial challenges throughout its operations, never returning to profitability after 2016. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its decline. On March 25, 2020, Tigerair suspended all flight operations due to the pandemic. Following Virgin Australia's voluntary administration and subsequent acquisition by Bain Capital in June 2020, the new ownership decided to retire the Tigerair brand, stating there was insufficient customer demand to support two separate carriers (Virgin Australia and Tigerair). Tigerair was officially ceased on September 10, 2020, after 13 years of operation, with remaining routes integrated into Virgin Australia's network.