Qantas is overhauling its domestic air fares, with a new structure for sale
from 29 April 2003 for travel from 1 July 2003.
Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing John Borghetti
said the new fares would provide greater choice and more flexibility for
customers.
The new range offers:
- one way fares that can be mixed and matched in any combination;
- the ability to make itinerary changes right up to the day before travel for all
fares, and right up to departure for flexible fares;
- the end of 'minimum stay' and 'Saturday night stay away' restrictions; and
-
a more user friendly booking environment for both customers and travel agents.
"Our customers have told us that they like the fact that our current fares
are priced for value, but that they also want a simpler, more innovative way
of managing their travel," Mr Borghetti said.
"These new fares will provide greater flexibility by offering one way fares
that can be combined with other fare types to maximise travel options and
suit individual travel needs.
"The fares package will also give customers the opportunity to change a
booking no matter what type of fare has been purchased - with no charge for many fares, and a
A$27.50* (S$29.57) change fee introduced for heavily
discounted fares."
Mr Borghetti said the key feature of the new structure was its simplicity,
with the structure streamlined to offer five fare types instead of the current
11:
- Red e-Deal Qantas' familiar low online only fares, with the new feature of
changes permitted up to the day before travel for a fee.
- Super Saver
an instant or advanced purchase leisure fare which is still valid for 12 months in the event of cancellation. Changes also permitted for
a fee.
-
Flexi Saver a lower priced business-friendly fare which allows fee-free changes up to and including the day of travel.
- Fully Flexible
as the name suggests, a fully flexible refundable fare which allows fee-free changes, also up to and including the day of travel.
- Business Class
fully flexible and tailored for the business traveller who needs the freedom to be able to make last minute changes right up to
departure.
"These changes will also allow travel agents to provide an even higher
level of service to their customers," Mr Borghetti said.
"They will be able to amend bookings for their customers with greater ease
and offer fares that more closely fit their customers' travel needs.
The new structure will also see children's
fares** offered across the full
spectrum with the exception of Red e-Deals. Under the current structure,
child fares are offered at 50 per cent off only the most expensive full adult
fare.
* $27.50 (S$29.57) change fee per person per one way trip including GST
** Children's fares will now be priced at 80 per cent of Super Saver and Flexi Saver fares as well as the more expensive fares. |