TRAVELLERS can fly to destinations around Australia for less than the price of carton of beer thanks to cut-price airline Tiger Airways.
As part of its latest discount assault on rivals Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue, Tiger Airways has aggressively cut the cost of some of its airfares.
For a limited time some of Tiger’s one-way flights from Sydney to Melbourne cost as little as $25.51, the Gold Coast to Melbourne from $23.33, or Adelaide to Perth costs $22.78, including taxes, The Advertiser reports.
But there is a catch. While there are 30,000 seats available for various destinations, the price is for a one-way flight which must be taken on a Tuesday or a Wednesday between August 4 and March 24.
The discount flights aren’t available during the summer school holidays, from December 15 to January 27, or on March 9 and 10.
Tiger Airways says the fares include all fees and taxes, so in essence, it is giving away the seat on the plane.
The fares include up to 7kg of carry-on luggage, but passengers are charged $10 for up to 15kg and $35 for up to 25kg of check-in luggage. The one-way discount fares include Adelaide to Sydney for $28.76 and to Melbourne for $25.14.
“For the price of a couple of movie tickets or a few beers you can travel some of Tiger Airways’ most popular routes midweek,” Tiger commercial director Steve Burns said.
“While everyone’s tightening their belts in the current economic climate, it’s nice to know you can still take a short break or get that work-life balance back on track with incredible deals like this.”
Comparable airfares from Adelaide to Perth aboard Jetstar during the same period currently cost $79, with Virgin Blue’s from $89 and Qantas’s from $129.
King William Travel manager Sandra Cosic said people needed to be wary of what they received for a low fare, taking into account extra charges for luggage and other services.
“But there are some great deals out there,” she said.
Tiger’s 30,000-seat “Just Pay Taxes and Charges” sale is on until midnight tomorrow.
HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR FARE
Don’t buy that carton of Platinum Pure Blonde for the weekend. SAVE $37.98.
Instead of heading out for dinner, stay at home and eat in. SAVE $20-$30.
Wait for that new movie to hit the DVD shelves instead of catching it on opening night. SAVE $34.
Give up that manicure. Your nails can wait a little longer. SAVE $40.
Bring instant coffee to work for a week instead of buying two a day. SAVE $35.
Catch public transport to work for a week instead of driving. SAVE $40.
Source : www.news.com.au
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