ANSETT AUSTRALIA LAUNCHES BUSINESS BONUS OFFER

Business travellers planning a trip to Sydney or Melbourne can enjoy a very special deal from Ansett Australia, with the extra flexibility of being able to fly direct to Melbourne from 1 November onwards.

Customers purchasing a round trip business class fare between Hong Kong and either Sydney or Melbourne will receive two complimentary nights at the five star Le Meridien business hotel in either city.

The special offer also includes an upgrade to the "Le Royal Club" executive floors, which offer daily breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, and evening cocktails.

At Le Meridien Sydney, the lounge is located on the 31st floor, offering stunning harbour and city views. Both hotels are offering early check-in along with access to Le Meridien's business centre, use of the boardroom, in-room internet access and laptop data portal at desk level.

Customers will experience Ansett Australia's award winning service, having just won Best Airline - 2000 in the world wide survey conducted by Inflight Research Services.

Ansett Australia has been serving Asia since 1993. The airline currently operates flights between Australia and four international destinations: Bali, Fiji, Hong Kong, and Osaka, including daily flights between Hong Kong and Sydney. Ansett Australia is wholly owned by Air New Zealand.