Exciting newcomer to the Aussie market, Etihad, is celebrating its announcement of the first direct flights between Australia and Abu Dhabi by provided details of special fares that will apply for a limited time only from Sydney to a range of destinations around the world.
Return air fares for one-stop services between Sydney and a number of European destinations including London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Geneva, Munich and Brussels start from $1280 plus taxes of up to $581. Fares to destinations in the Middle East such as Beirut, Amman and Damascus start from $1200 return plus taxes of up to $493 and to New York and Toronto from $1710 return plus taxes of up to $515. Direct flights to Abu Dhabi start from $1250 return, plus taxes of $455.
All of these fares are available now until the end of February 2007, subject to availability, for travel when Etihad starts direct flights from Australia on 27 March 2007 until 15 June 2007, with a maximum stay of three months. Fares apply for travel in Coral (economy class).
Special fares are also available for travel in Etihad’s Pearl (business) class with return fares to European destinations from $4395 plus taxes of up to $684 and in Diamond (first class) from $5420 plus taxes of up to $684. Full details of fares and destinations can be found at www.etihadairways.com
Details of the fares were announced by Etihad’s newly appointed Country Manager for Australia, Cramer Ball, formerly with Gulf Air, saying, “These fares are available right now and present a great opportunity for Australians to experience Etihad’s superior service and award winning offering, including on-demand in flight entertainment in all classes on board the world’s newest aircraft fleet.
He added, “We also look forward to demonstrating to our new Australian guests the convenience and speed of one-stop flights through Abu Dhabi, with connections of less than three hours from the Sydney flight to many of these destinations”.
For more information please visit www.etihadairways.com or call Etihad’s reservations centre on (02) 9231 8644.
Report by The Mole
