Qantas Celebrates G'DAY USA with "Destination Australia" Fare Sale

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- G'DAY USA, the biggest annual celebration of all things Australian, is launching this week around the country. Qantas Airways — Australia's premier airline — is kicking off the festivities by offering travelers huge savings with their "Destination Australia" fare sale offering departures starting from $549* each way, based on round trip purchase, in International Economy on select flights between Los Angeles and Australian cities, with the option to include a stop in New Zealand at no additional charge.

These special fares, which must be booked by January 23, 2012, are valid on flights departing Los Angeles (LAX) for Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Melbourne (MEL) for outbound travel between April 15 - June 8, 2012 or between July 15 – September 21, 2012.

Rates per person are as follows:

• Qantas Economy
  • Flights departing Los Angeles from $549* each way based on round trip purchase
    Valid for travel departing between April 15 – June 8 2012 or July 15 – September 21 2012

• Flights departing Dallas/Fort Worth from $624* each way based on round trip purchase
  Valid for travel departing between May 2 – June 8 2012 or July 15 – September 21 2012
  
  
• Flights departing New York (JFK) from $699* each way based on round trip purchase
  Valid for travel departing April 15 – June 8 2012 or July 15 – September 21 2012

"As a founding sponsor of G'DAY USA, Qantas seeks to introduce Americans to the spectacular landscapes, fascinating culture and friendly people of Australia.  We think Americans should make it a New Year's Resolution to visit Australia in 2012, so we are thrilled to kick off the year with this amazing deal.  Our extensive network means travelers have abundant options to build the itinerary that appeals to their personal interests to ensure the ultimate vacation experience," said Mr. Wally Mariani, Qantas Senior Executive Vice President for the Americas.

To book the G'Day USA travel deals, visit www.qantas.com, call 1.800.227.4691 or contact your preferred travel agent. 

*Prices include fuel surcharges of $500 from the US. US and foreign taxes, fees, including the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10, are an additional $140 to $210 depending upon itinerary. Hearing impaired persons may dial 711 (Nat'l Relay Service) to contact Qantas at 1-800-227-4691.  Visit www.qantas.com for more details.

**Reservations made by phone incur an additional $30 charge.

About Qantas Airways

Qantas is the only airline offering A380 service from the U.S. on select non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Sydney and to Melbourne. The Qantas A380 features aircraft interiors designed by internationally renowned industrial designer and Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson. Providing over 40 flights per week from the U.S., Qantas offers more than 30 nonstop flights from Los Angeles (to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland), five from Dallas/Fort Worth to Sydney, a daily direct service from JFK and three from Honolulu to Sydney. A leader in in-flight entertainment, all Qantas mainland departures feature on demand video and audio selections for movies, TV programs, radio and games in all classes.

SOURCE Qantas Airways