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Tuesday 7 July 2009

Brits offered 10 pound trip to Australia

In an offer almost too good to be true, British travellers will soon be able to fly to Australia for less than the price of a guidebook.

In a take on the term "10 pound Pom" - originally coined to describe British citizens who migrated to Australia after World War II - the scheme will allow Brits to travel Down Under for just STG10 ($A20.42).

The move to boost the tourism industry will see 150 Qantas tickets to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide available for anyone with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Travellers will be able to return home whenever they wish.

The limited tickets will be available from STA Travel outlets across the UK on August 5 on a first-come, first-served basis. The fare is available for departures between August 15 and September 30 and November 1 to 30.

Would-be travellers are being encouraged to camp out for the tax-inclusive tickets, which are expected to be snapped up within hours. Those who miss out will be offered special Qantas return airfares at STG679 ($A1,386.56).

STA Travel group managing director John Constable said people were looking for good value holidays in the current climate. (au.news.yahoo)