Singapore-based Tiger Airways, has dived in the best fare deals arena, with the $28 fare from Rockhampton to Brisbane, giving a green signal to the direct flights to Melbourne.

Australia's commercial director, Steve Burns discussed that the Tiger Airways is yet to decide the final schedule for its coming season, stretching arms from March 28 to October 2010. In the discussion, paving last week the Melbourne to Mackay route finalized, however the flight heading from Rockhampton to Melbourne are on hold. The news penetrated, once Jetstar finalized the decision to halt its daily flight from Rockhampton to Brisbane, effective from 10th May.

From the view point of Jetstar, the Rockhampton Airport wasn't able to sustain on a commercial long-term pricing agreement, which turned out to be a silent shutdown.

Rockhampton Regional Council Mayor Brad Carter was highly disappointed on the comments from Jetstar. According to him, the group has already decided upon the call back of the agreement, but the officials are still expecting a comeback.