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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. |
