Emirates Brings in Major Savings With New Fares

Emirates Brings in Major Savings With New Standard Fare Structure

Emirates has restructured its standard transTasman fare offering, bringing in a more simple range of pricing that is in some cases considerably cheaper than other major airlines on the routes.

The new fare structure, which will sit alongside any tactical offers, brackets economy and business class fares into Saver and Flex categories, with first class in the Flex bracket.

“The new fare structure, which kicks in on May 12, will make it much easier for customers to select the type of fare they want from a range of competitive prices,” said Emirates New Zealand manager Chris Lethbridge.

“There is real value-for-money without restrictions in the economy Flex fares, which are significantly cheaper than comparable offerings from our main competitors. And the new business class Saver level is comparable to their fully-flexible economy fares.

“In addition our first class Flex will now be on a par with the business class fares offered by other major airlines.”

“As an example, between Auckland and Sydney (all taxes and levies included) the Emirates lead-in one-way economy Saver fare will be $238, with economy flex at $358, business Saver at $708, business Flex at $908 and first Flex at $1,158.

“There will, in fact, be three fare steps available for the economy Saver, and two each for economy and business Flex fares, so if one fare level is not available on a given flight, customers can look for the next level.

“Of course, all fare levels bring with them Emirates’ full-service offering, including gourmet meals, the award-winning ICE inflight entertainment system and generous baggage allowances (30kg for economy, 40kg for business, and 50kg for first class).”

Skywards Miles can be earned on all fare levels and lounge access will still be provided for business, first class and Gold Skywards travellers, but chauffeur-drive will be restricted to first class travellers on transTasman fares (chauffeured transfers will still apply for both business and first class longhaul customers).

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