Tigerair Singapore has been unprofitable for four consecutive quarters and has been the biggest contributor to the overcapacity now plaguing Singapore’s short-haul market. Tigerair Singapore has become a critical part of the SIA Group brand matrix and is particularly important for Scoot, yet still has some way to go. Scoot requires short-haul feed to be sustainable. SIA has been increasing its involvement in Tigerair, now led by an SIA veteran, as the LCC attempts a turnaround. SIA cannot afford to see Tigerair simply vanish. If Tigerair is unable to right the ship SIA will likely have to take over the LCC group.