Emirates’ America’s Cup Tribute Fares Selling Fast

See following release issued for Emirates Airline:

Media Release
9 July 2007

Emirates’ America’s Cup Tribute Fares Selling Fast

Emirates Airline has had an outstanding response to special fares it placed on its New Zealand website today as a “thank you” for the support shown Emirates Team New Zealand during the yachting syndicate’s America’s Cup campaign.

Emirates’ New Zealand manager Chris Lethbridge said: “The special fares to Australia have been incredibly popular and are selling fast. We are delighted with the response to this short-term initiative.”

The special economy class fares, which are inclusive of ticketable taxes and fuel surcharges, with the exception of New Zealand departure tax, are for sale today and tomorrow.

Auckland-Sydney and Christchurch-Sydney are selling for $139 one-way ($307 return), Auckland-Melbourne for $151 ($337 return) and Auckland-Brisbane for $156 ($347 return).

“The majority of adult New Zealanders were behind Emirates Team New Zealand as it fought out its epic battles with Alinghi in the America’s Cup challenge,” said Mr Lethbridge. “To mark this support, we thought it would be a good idea to provide a tangible benefit for New Zealanders as a tribute to the team’s win in the Louis Vuitton Cup and its gallant challenge for the America’s Cup.”

The fares can be accessed through www.emirates.com/nz and will be on sale till midnight tomorrow. Travel must be undertaken before December 15.

Emirates flies 28 times a week from New Zealand to Australia.

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