FINE DINING IN THE SKY IN ANSETT'S ECONOMY CLASS

Whether you prefer an ice cream during the movie or sipping on a fine glass of Australian wine, customers in Economy Class on Ansett Australia Spaceships can expect to receive a high standard of service and cuisine.

In Economy Class, Ansett's professional and friendly staff offer an unexpected, fresh café-style service in a relaxing atmosphere. The service features a two- tier meal service with one appetizer and main meal tray, served with wine or other drink selections, followed by a separate dessert service with tea, coffee, port or cognac. This allows for larger meal sizes and more creative presentation.

According to Werner Kimmeringer, Ansett's Executive Chef, the most important ingredient is freshness - fresh lean meats, poultry, fish, vegetables and fruits. Ansett is able to produce an exceptionally high standard of cuisine using Australia's famous seafood and farm produce combined with herbs and spices from Asia.

The Hong Kong-Sydney Spring menu selection includes Pork and Bean Vermicelli Salad, Ling Fish wrapped with herbs and black pepper, and Five Spice Chicken with steamed rice and stir fry vegetable. In addition to the two-tier meal service, snacks are available throughout the flight and ice creams are served during movie time.

Ansett has launched the second in a series of new advertisements to promote its brand, this month highlighting its inflight service and entertainment.

The latest ad features the ice cream service in economy class, and will appear in business and travel magazines, as well as the solus panel at Hong Kong Airport Express Station, where Ansett has reserved space for 26 weeks.

Reconfirming customer satisfaction with Ansett's economy class service, the World Long Haul Economy Class Survey in 1998 conducted by Inflight Research Services, awarded Ansett with "Best Airline - Australasia/Pacific" as well as "Best Onboard Catering". Ansett was ranked second "Best Airline in the World".

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.