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How the AirPass Works


It's simple – each zone pricing includes international sectors from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Honolulu, plus up to 3 Australian domestic flights to the cities below. 

If all your flights are contained in one zone, the price will be the cost of the zone as described below.  If any of your flights go into multiple zones, the price will be the cost of the highest priced zone you fly to. You can add more Australian domestic flights to your trip if needed for just $100 more per flight.

* Taxes, fees & conditions apply.

Pricing and How to Book

Hotel and Air upgrades available. To customize this package or obtain pricing for a different number of travelers, call American Express Travel Services now. 1-866-AXP-2486 (ask for PROMO CODE C7560001)

Use discounted rates on American Airlines to join your Qantas flight from other US cities:
Discounted USA add-ons apply to the following cities (add to LAX or SFO fare), valid on QF/AA only.
Check for details with your agent.


• San Diego / Las Vegas = +$90 rt
• Denver / Dallas = +250 rt
• Seattle / Portland = +$220 rt
• St. Louis / Chicago =  +$280 rt
• JFK / Newark  =  +$300 rt
• Orlando / Miami / Boston = +$360 rt
• Washington DC = $400 rt

ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4

includes the following destinations: Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Adelaide (ADL), Tasmania - Hobart (HBA), Launceston (LST) and Canberra (CBR)


Economy Class:
1 Aug - 21 Sep 2008: $1,199

1-27 Nov, 2008; 1-31 May 2009; 1-31 Aug, 2009: $1,299 

1 - 31 Oct, 2008; 18 Nov - 8 Dec, 2008; 16 Feb - 31 Mar, 2009; 9 Jun - 25 Jul, 2009: $1,399

26 - 31 Jul, 2008; 22 - 30 Sep, 2008; 1-30 Apr, 2009; 1 - 8 Jun, 2009; 26 - 31 Jul, 2009: $1,599

9 Dec, 2008 - 15 Feb, 2009: $2,399

includes the following destinations: Cairns (CNS), Townsville (TSV), Gold Coast (OOL), Newcastle (NTL) and Maroochydore (MCY) and Hamilton Island (HTI).

Economy Class:
1 Aug - 21 Sep 2008: $1,299

1-27 Nov, 2008; 1-31 May 2009; 1-31 Aug, 2009: $1,399 

1 - 31 Oct, 2008; 18 Nov - 8 Dec, 2008; 16 Feb - 31 Mar, 2009; 9 Jun - 25 Jul, 2009: $1,599

26 - 31 Jul, 2008; 22 - 30 Sep, 2008; 1-30 Apr, 2009; 1 - 8 Jun, 2009; 26 - 31 Jul, 2009: $1,699

9 Dec, 2008 - 15 Feb, 2009: $2,499

 

includes the following destinations: Mackay (MKY), Gladstone (GLT), Rockhampton (ROK), Hervey Bay (HBV), Ballina (BNK), Coffs Harbour (CFS), Port Macquarie (PQQ), Lord Howe Island (LDH), Alice Springs (ASP) and Ayers Rock (AYQ).



Economy Class:
1 Aug - 21 Sep 2008: $1,399

1-27 Nov, 2008; 1-31 May 2009; 1-31 Aug, 2009: $1,499 

1 - 31 Oct, 2008; 18 Nov - 8 Dec, 2008; 16 Feb - 31 Mar, 2009; 9 Jun - 25 Jul, 2009: $1,799

26 - 31 Jul, 2008; 22 - 30 Sep, 2008; 1-30 Apr, 2009; 1 - 8 Jun, 2009; 26 - 31 Jul, 2009: $1,799

9 Dec, 2008 - 15 Feb, 2009: $2,599

includes the following destinations: Perth (PER), Karratha (KTA), Broome (BME), Darwin (DRW), Gove (GOV) and Hayman Island (HIS).

Economy Class:
1 Aug - 21 Sep 2008: $1,599

1-27 Nov, 2008; 1-31 May 2009; 1-31 Aug, 2009: $1,699 

1 - 31 Oct, 2008; 18 Nov - 8 Dec, 2008; 16 Feb - 31 Mar, 2009; 9 Jun - 25 Jul, 2009: $1,799

26 - 31 Jul, 2008; 22 - 30 Sep, 2008; 1-30 Apr, 2009; 1 - 8 Jun, 2009; 26 - 31 Jul, 2009: $1,999

9 Dec, 2008 - 15 Feb, 2009: $2,799

 

*Terms & Conditions

  • Combinations: All zones are combinable with each other. Note: The highest round trip fare based on the furthest zone in the itinerary will be charged.
  • Flight Restrictions: Travel between Los Angeles and Australia is valid on all Qantas operated flights. Travel between U.S. domestic cities and Los Angeles or San Francisco is valid on Qantas and American Airlines flight numbers only. For AirPass (S-PS) type fares: Travel between Los Angeles and Australia is valid on all Qantas operated flights. Travel between U.S. domestic cities and Los Angeles or San Francisco is valid on all permitted U.S. add-on carriers. Note: A minimum of one domestic Australia flight must be included in the itinerary with a minimum stopover of 24 hours.
  • Min/Max stay: Min stay: Return travel must commence no earlier than 7 days after departure from USA. Max stay:  For Q-PS fares - 21 days; for S-SP fares - 3 months. A surcharge of USD300 - USD400 applies depending on travel period selected. Note: All travel must be completed by 31 December 2008.
  • Stopovers: Unlimited stopovers permitted in Australia - 3 FREE stops, 1 of which is a mandatory stop over 24 hours; plus unlimited for an additional fee of $100 each stop as per route map, and within maximum stay allowance.
  • Reservations are required for all sectors. Waitlist and open returns not permitted. For Q-PS Fares: Book QF/AA in Q class. Ticketing must be completed within 72 hours after reservations are made. For S-PS Fares: Book QF/AA in S class. When reservations are made at least 7 days before departure, ticketing must be completed within 7 days after reservations are made or at least 7 days before departure whichever is earlier; or ticketing must be completed within 3 days after reservations are made. Book other carriers as per published tariff. Tickets must be issued on or before 30 September 2008.
  • Child discount: Child 2-11 pays 75%. Max 2 per adult. Infants under 2 not occupying a seat pay 10%. No Child discount available in Business Class
  • Rebook/Reroute: Change of flight routing not permitted, change of flight dates permitted for an additional fee of US$100 per transaction, per person.
  • Cancellation After ticket issuance: Anytime ticket is non-refundable. Note: Full amount of fare paid less US$100 may be used as credit towards the purchase of a higher applicable roundtrip NON-Pass / Red Tail Fare plus any additional collection on ungraded fare.
  • Prices shown in USD unless otherwise stated. Prices are based on departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Honolulu. Add-on fares available from other cities. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight.
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer Partners - Earn mileage on your choice of frequent flyer programs from our partners: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines®, British Airways®, Continental Airlines, US Airways®, oneworld alliance partners or Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Please check with your preferred partner program for details on mileage accrual and redemption.
  • The product displayed on the page is supplied by Qantas Travel Partners and therefore Tourism Australia can take no responsibility for the content including, without limitation, any error, omission or inaccuracy therein.
  • Information is correct as of June 24, 2008, and subject to change without notice.

 

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