Flight Centre has been confirmed as an Official Travel Agent for the Rugby World Cup 2015. It is one of three OTAs appointed for Australia.
The others are Gullivers Sport Travel, Qantas Holidays and Sportsnet Holidays.
Flight Centre is launching an expression of interest programme for rugby fans considering travelling to the United Kingdom for the event.
Flight Centre Australia executive general manager Tom Walley said the programme would allow fans to nominate games of interest – including the final, semi finals and quarter finals – and to receive further information as key event and package details were finalised.
"We are currently talking to key suppliers and expect to offer a broad range of packages that include match tickets and accommodation, plus flights and other options," Walley said.
Matches will be played at 13 venues throughout England and in Cardiff, Wales, from September 18 through to October 31.
Flight Centre’s allocation includes tickets for:
The Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham on October 31
The Bronze Final at London’s Olympic Stadium on October 30
All semi-finals and quarter-finals
All of Australia’s pool matches
A selection of other high profile matches, including New Zealand v Argentina and England v Wales
Flight Centre expects to finalise pricing details for its Rugby World Cup packages early next year.
The other appointed OTAs are:
Argentina: Delfos Tours Tower Travel
Europe: ATP Events
France: Couleur Rugby Eventeam
Great Britain: England Rugby Travel
Ireland: Club Travel
Japan: Japan Travel Bureau
New Zealand: All Blacks Tours
North America: Great Atlantic Travel
South Africa: SA Rugby Travel
