Emirates Airline, the award winning international carrier once again introduces a delightful offering for Indian travellers to experience the magical country of Australia. The airline introduced attractive fares to various Australian points starting August 2011 until November 2011.
Passengers travelling from India can now choose from attractive one-way or return economy class fares while travelling to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth via Dubai. Travellers from Delhi can book either a one way economy class fare at INR 27,890 to Perth or a return economy class fare at INR 42,900 to Perth exclusive of taxes. (Fares to other destinations are listed below in the table)
Australia is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world thanks to its beautiful expansive beaches, crystal blue waters, amazing ancient rock formations and pristine rainforests. The country also attracts immense student traffic throughout the year since the living expenses and tuition costs in Australia are lower than those in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA), along with a high standard of living.
Additionally, India is the third-largest provider of permanent skilled migrants to Australia. Over 15,000 Indians decided to make Australia their home last fiscal.
With Australia once again relaxing the visa regulations from April 1 this year, more and more Indian students are anticipated to opt for Australia. Over 3,700 Indian student applications for Australian visa in 2011 demonstrate the demand for travel to the destination. Keeping in view, Emirates has also introduced a special offer for students aged between 17 and 26 travelling to Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne who will be allowed an additional baggage of 10 kgs travelling in Economy class. This offer is valid till 15th September, 2011.
Students must obtain the signature of the head of the institution on the student form, or attach the student visa copy with the audit coupon of the ticket. The offer is valid only on outbound travel only.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Orhan Abbas, Vice President, India and Nepal, Emirates Airline, said, “We have always introduced attractive offers within the business cycle based on the opportunities that exist and this offer to the East is no different. We hope travellers to Australia whether on leisure, business or for education benefit from these offers and that, we receive a good response from them.”
Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Regional Manager, North & East India, Emirates Airline, said, “We work towards facilitating the most convenient connections combined with attractive offers for our Indian travellers. Australia has grown to become a popular leisure destination to a large number of Indians and also the student community. With our special one-way and return fares to Australia and the special baggage allowance for students, we aim to provide our passengers greater value for money.”
Emirates currently operates 28 weekly flights out of Delhi and 185 weekly flights from 10 Indian cities connecting 113 destinations across 66 countries on the Emirates global network. With Emirates the travellers have the added benefit of a Dubai stopover and experience the beauty of two countries in one trip.
