Changes to antas TGrans-Tasman fare structure

From a Qantas press release - note that some of these fares may only be
available for sale in Australia and New Zealand-

Qantas Announces New Trans-Tasman Fare Structure and Changes to New Zealand
Domestic Services
Wednesday, 17 September 2003

Qantas has announced that following the successful introduction of
simpler, more flexible domestic fare structures in Australia and New Zealand
the concept would be expanded to trans-Tasman services.

Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti
said Qantas was also introducing a range of new low fares for travel between
Australia and New Zealand. The new fares go on sale on 19 September 2003 for
travel commencing 15 October 2003.

"The new fare structure will make trans-Tasman travel more flexible
and more affordable," Mr Borghetti said.

One way fares will be priced from $243* ($179 base fare plus charges
and taxes of $64) between Sydney and Auckland, and be available every day of
the year. The new Sydney-Auckland return fare of $451 will offer a
significant saving compared with current year-round return fares that start
from $675 (both including charges and taxes).

Mr Borghetti said features of the new fare package included:

a.. one way fares that can be mixed and matched to better suit
individual travel needs;

b.. the removal of minimum stays, including Saturday night
restrictions;

c.. the removal of advance purchase conditions; and

d.. the removal of seasonal surcharges.
Qantas currently operates 111 flights per week from Australia to New
Zealand.

Mr Borghetti also said that Qantas would commence all Economy Class
operations on its New Zealand domestic services from 15 October.

"In a highly competitive environment, and particularly on short haul
trips between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, there is not sufficient
demand for Business Class," he said.

"The reconfiguration of our Boeing 737-300 fleet will increase
capacity by approximately eight per cent, giving more people access to our
low fares."

Customers on New Zealand domestic services will be offered
complimentary coffee, tea, water and a snack, and a cash bar on afternoon
flights and Qantas' award-winning inflight entertainment will continue.

Qantas currently operates ten flights a day between Auckland and
Wellington and nine flights a day between Auckland and Christchurch.

The airline will offer daily jet services between Auckland,
Christchurch and Queenstown from 22 September and daily non-stop jet
services between Auckland and Queenstown from the 26 October.

Qantas also codeshares with Origin Pacific on a number of other
regional New Zealand routes.

* Prices may fluctuate due to changes in taxes and charges.



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Tony Bailey
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Gee, I mucked up that header - note to self - avoid liquid lunches!

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Tony Bailey
Mercury World Travel
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