MEDIA RELEASE
7 February 2005
Mates Rates From Freedom Air
One fare, two people! Freedom Air launches a special three-day, two-for-one sale that will put a smile on Kiwi faces.
Until the 10 February 2005 Freedom Air is offering special ‘take-a-mate’ fares to Australia from all six New Zealand
ports, Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Fares start from NZD$169 (internet only, one way, excluding taxes levies and surcharges) for two people. The friendly
fares are for travel on selected dates between 1 May – 30 June 2005 inclusive.
For example, a couple flying from Hamilton to Brisbane return can pay from NZD$712, including all taxes, levies and
surcharges - a saving of close to NZD$380 per couple return. Other fares from New Zealand are:
From To One Way
Auckland Brisbane or Gold Coast
from $189* split between you and your mate
Hamilton Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney or Melbourne
from $189* split between you and your mate
Palmerston North Brisbane
from $199* split between you and your mate
Palmerston North Sydney or Melbourne
from $189* split between you and your mate
Wellington Brisbane or Gold Coast
from $169* split between you and your mate
Christchurch Brisbane or Gold Coast
from $169* split between you and your mate
Dunedin Brisbane or Gold Coast
from $199* split between you and your mate
Dunedin Sydney or Melbourne
from $189* split between you and your mate
* Plus taxes, levies and surcharges of $44 each (Brisbane), $41 each (Gold Coast), $60 each (Sydney) or $45 each
(Melbourne), which apply to both travellers.
Freedom Air sales and marketing manager Rachel Gardiner says that May/June is an ideal time for a holiday. “As New
Zealand heads into winter, we are encouraging people to take a mid year holiday. We recognize that people rarely go away
alone so we are offering these really, really small fares so that everyone can take their mate – whether it’s a partner,
friend or family member.”
Fares, taxes and insurance surcharges vary between individual Australian ports. For a full list of fares check out
www.freedomair.com to calculate a return fare. Other conditions apply to this offer.
ENDS