Originally Posted by
Dave Noble
I would have been surprised if they now allow business at the PE rate given that on the table on the website, the rate where business is offered rather than PE is significantly more than the others
zone 4 - Economy $175, Premium Economy $350
zone 5 - Economy $175, Business $930
Assuming not in Australia, I would try the virgin website 1st and see what it says the prices are as a starting point
The airpass website only sells economy tickets, is still more expensive than what EK offers, allows 3-8 sectors vs 2-4 for EK, and 23 kg baggage vs. 30 kg for EK.
Originally Posted by
edy4eva
The OP is referring to EVAP (Emirates Visit Australia Pass) as opposed to the Virgin Blue Air Pass. Last time I spoke to EK about the evap (it was through an email to a local EK office staff) I was told these fares are correct to the end of the promotion (31 March 2012). I was also told that this year the promotion will be most likely terminated but if it continues there will be a revision of the zones/fares.
Good idea, I'll try calling an EK Australian office. For now I've left it with a TA here in Canada to see what she comes up with. I've Googled this pass and it seems to have been offered in previous years. MEL-CNS in domestic business is going for $1099 AUD one way, so if EK is offering the same seat for $350 USD, it's a steal. Do you know if O class in the old premium economy now maps to new business?
This is the only official info I can find, but it's from last year:
http://www.hot-travel.de/EK-Australien