Virgin Atlantic and Singapore Airlines offer special round the world fares from Australia

Virgin Atlantic Airways and Singapore Airlines have joined forces to offer a range of round the world itineraries from just AUD$3,284 per person, including taxes and charges.

Passengers can choose a range of itineraries which combine the networks of both carriers, visiting Asia, the UK, the USA and Canada.

“Virgin Atlantic and Singapore Airlines are two of the best full-service international carriers in the world, and our joint product offers passengers the opportunity to travel in real style,” said Ms Gia Acitelli, Virgin Atlantic’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Australia and New Zealand.

“Not only do both airlines offer high quality Economy Class cabins - we also provide exceptional service for Business Class travellers with a range of features including in-flight beds in both Virgin’s Upper Class and Singapore’s Raffles Class. On Virgin Atlantic, we also offer unique Upper Class features including a stand-up bar and in-flight beauty therapy services.”

Singapore Airlines Public Relations Manager Stephen Forshaw said the partnership between the two airlines was very strong, and offered great product for world travellers. "Our Round The World fares deliver top quality service at very competitive and affordable prices,” said Mr Forshaw. "The itinerary combinations provide very effective ways to see a multitude of destinations using the route networks of two of the world's great airlines through Asia, Europe and North America."

Examples of itineraries, prices and departure dates include:

ECONOMY CLASS

Melbourne or Sydney to Singapore, and on to Delhi with Singapore Airlines, then from Delhi to London and on to San Francisco with Virgin Atlantic Airways, own arrangements to Vancouver, then over to Singapore Airlines to fly from Vancouver to Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore and back to Australia: Priced from AUD $3,284 per person for travel until 31 March, 2004.

BUSINESS CLASS

For passengers preferring to indulge in the comfort of Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class and Singapore Airlines’ Raffles Class – the Business Class cabins of both carriers - it is possible to fly from Sydney or Melbourne to Singapore and on to Shanghai with Singapore Airlines, then to fly Virgin Atlantic to London and Los Angeles, and return to Singapore Airlines for the flight back to Australia via Tokyo and Singapore: Priced from AUD $7,671 per person for travel until 31 March, 2004.

The fares listed above include associated taxes, charges and levies. Other itineraries can be planned for passengers by Virgin Atlantic Airways, Singapore Airlines and participating AFTA and licensed travel agents. Prices may vary according to the route taken, and variance in taxes and exchange rates at time of payment. Seats are limited at these prices and some conditions apply.