Sydney Airport welcomes the launch of services by two new carriers – Delta Air Lines and Tiger Airways – this Friday.

Delta is the world’s largest airline and will commence a service from Sydney to Los Angeles. For more on Delta.

Tiger will commence flying on the Sydney-Melbourne route. As well as being Australia’s busiest route, this city pairing is one of the busiest routes in the world with more than seven million passengers flying between the cities last year. For more on Tiger.

The CEO of Sydney Airport, Russell Balding, said the launch of two new carriers on the one day was great news for Sydney and a vote of confidence in the future development of Sydney Airport.

“Delta’s entrance into the Australian market is a real win for Sydney. It will boost tourism to Sydney and provides travellers with more choice when travelling between North America and Australia.

“It demonstrates again the benefits for the community of having Sydney Airport as the nation’s gateway.

“Tiger will be expanding its network by adding the Sydney-Melbourne route and this is another win for Sydney.

“Sydney is Australia’s biggest tourist attraction and the extra choice Tiger Airways provides will give people from Melbourne an extra reason to visit Sydney.

“The entry of Tiger Airways into the Sydney market is a real boost for domestic tourism.

“Sydney Airport is a major contributor to Sydney’s economy and the arrival of two new carriers is very good news for all those people employed in Sydney’s tourism, hospitality, and related industries” Mr Balding said.