Tigerair Taiwan Launches Tigerhop to Grow Network Without Planes

Low-cost carrier Tigerair Taiwan is testing an innovative approach to expand its route network without adding a single aircraft to its fleet. By partnering with Iceland-based travel technology firm Dohop, the carrier has launched a booking platform called Tigerhop, connecting its own flight network with Singapore-based Scoot and allowing customers to book multi-carrier journeys directly through Tigerair's official channels.

The initial phase of the rollout links Taipei and Da Nang to Singapore via Scoot, with onward connections to regional Japanese destinations including Akita, Hanamaki, and Tottori. This setup creates seamless travel itineraries for passengers looking to explore secondary markets without complicated traditional interline agreements.

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"With Tigerhop, we can connect our existing network with complementary partner networks and reach new origin-destination markets without adding an aircraft. It allows us to extend the reach of our network, while keeping our own operation simple and focused"

Joyce Huang

Joyce Huang, Chairwoman of Tigerair Taiwan, emphasized that the platform allows the airline to connect its existing network with complementary partner networks, unlocking new origin-destination markets while maintaining a simple and focused operation. Meanwhile, Chief Commercial Officer Bernard Hsu noted that the setup keeps connecting customers within Tigerair's own booking ecosystem rather than redirecting them to third-party online travel agencies.