Flights Within Australia Discounted by Airline

Discount fares for round-trip flights within Australia are now being offered by Australian Airlines. The “Blue Roo” fares knock 35% to 40% off regular round-trip economy rates on such major routes as Sydney to Cairns (normally about $350, discounted to $203), Adelaide (normally $239, discounted to $145), Perth ($442, $272) or Melbourne ($175, $107); Cairns-Darwin ($303, $184), and Melbourne-Hobart ($162, $106).

Another option is the Australian Air Pass, which has four versions offering savings of 25% to 40% off the regular economy fares, based on the number of tickets purchased. This pass covers all of the routes flown by Australian Airlines.

The special fares can be purchased either in the United States or Australia, and flights to and from Australia can be on any airline.

Within Australia, the fares must be purchased within 30 days after arrival, and travelers need to show documentation that they live overseas. The tickets must be used within 60 days of purchase. Children 2 to 11 can fly at 50% off the discounted fares.

Contact travel agents or Australian Airlines at (800) 922-5122.

Four Seasons Hotels has introduced an Outback Pass for use at five hotels in Australia’s Northern Territory.

The special rate, available until March 31, 1992, is $90 per couple per night. If you’re traveling solo, the rate would still be $90. Minimum two-night stay is required, but can be split among participating hotels.

Hotels include the crocodile-shaped Four Seasons Jabiru, plus the Four Seasons Cooinda, both within Kakadu National Park; the Four Seasons Alice Springs; the Four Seasons Ayers Rock, and the Diamond Beach Hotel Casino in Darwin.

Contact travel agents or Australia’s Northern Territory Tourist Commission at (800) 468-8222.