Even More Reason To 'Escape To Australia' With Qantas: Up To 40% Off International Economy And Up To 55% Off Premium Economy Extended

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's premier airline, Qantas Airways, is giving travelers an extra incentive to escape the nine-to-five and book an Australian getaway with huge savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York as part of the "Escape to Australia" campaign in conjunction with Tourism Australia, making a visit to one of the world's most alluring destinations easier and more affordable. Travelers can escape the dreary winter and immerse themselves in the "nothing like Australia" experiences that the country offers with great packages that will bring them to incredible beaches, unique wildlife and natural wonders.

These special fares must be booked by February 4, 2013:

Fares from Los Angeles start from $1,298 round trip in International Economy on select flights to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

ECONOMY

* Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights.  Other restrictions apply.

** Percentage discount based on comparison to Qantas year-round published fare NKRT from Los Angeles to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne for outbound travel period February 5 -  March 17, 2013 or April 2-30, 2013 or November 1-30, 2013; from Dallas/Fort Worth to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne for outbound travel period between April 2-29, 2013 or November 1-30, 2013; from New York (JFK) to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne for outbound travel period February 24 - March 18, 2013 or April 2-30, 2013 or November 1-30, 2013.

PREMIUM ECONOMY

* Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights.  Other restrictions apply.

# Percentage discount based on comparison to Qantas published fare RKRT from Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth or New York (JFK) to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane available year-round for travel commencing during shoulder season, approximately February 25 - April 30, 2013.

To book the Escape to Australia travel deals, visit www.qantas.com/escape

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. Qantas has also introduced refurbished interiors on selected Boeing 747-400 aircraft (B747) offering more customers a premium flying experience, including state-of-the-art Airbus A380-style seats and in-flight entertainment units. Providing 37 flights per week from the U.S., Qantas offers 34 nonstop flights from Los Angeles (to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane), daily flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane/Sydney, daily services from JFK via Los Angeles and three services per week from Honolulu to Sydney.

SOURCE Qantas Airways