Qantas, BA offer special rates

Qantas, BA offer special rates

JAKARTA: Qantas and British Airways announced "Global Offer" airfares for Indonesian travelers to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Europe on Thursday.

Indonesian visitors to Australia are offered one return flight domestic fare either within Australia or within New Zealand for US$1 or $10 respectively, in addition to the cost of a 60-day excursion fare from Jakarta or Denpasar to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

For families of Indonesian students in Australia, the "Student Special Companion Offer" provides travel to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide for $495, or $339 to Perth.

Other discount packages are available for Indonesian travelers to explore European cities.

Qantas and British Airways General Manager for Indonesia, Geoff Brown, said the airfares targeted students and business travelers, as well as those seeking an affordable overseas holiday. -- JP