Australian travellers are in for a major treat this holiday season as the nation's leading airlines launch aggressive Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia are all slashing prices on a huge range of domestic and international routes, offering unprecedented deals for bargain-hunting flyers.
Jetstar Kicks Off with 'Return for Free' Spectacular
Jetstar has fired the first shot with its massive "Return for Free" sale, running for 72 hours. This incredible offer provides the second leg of your journey for $0 on more than 90,000 flights across its network. Club Jetstar members get exclusive early access to these sale fares from midday on Thursday, a full day before the general public.
Domestic highlights include spectacular deals like Sydney to Ballina for only $42 return, Adelaide to Melbourne for just $49, and Sydney to Cairns for $108. For those looking overseas, Jetstar is offering international bargains such as $149 return fares from Perth to Singapore and Brisbane to Tokyo for just $373 return.
Qantas and Virgin Australia Join the Price War
Not to be outdone, Qantas has entered the fray with significant price cuts on 33 international routes. Travellers can snag return flights from as low as $519 for Perth to Singapore. Domestically, Qantas is offering popular routes like Sydney to Byron Bay for just $99 return.
Virgin Australia is competing fiercely with its own Black Friday promotion, featuring airfares starting at $49 for Sydney to Byron Bay and $69 for Launceston to Melbourne. The competition ensures Australian consumers have plenty of options for scoring cheap travel during this major sales event.
International Carriers and What It Means for Travellers
The discount frenzy extends beyond Australian carriers, with long-haul operators like Qatar Airlines also participating by offering 20% off flights until December 2. This creates a perfect storm of savings for Australians planning both domestic getaways and international adventures.
These aggressive Black Friday sales represent a significant opportunity for budget-conscious travellers to plan their 2024 holidays at rock-bottom prices. With deals available across major national destinations and popular international spots like Tokyo and Singapore, now is the ideal time to book that trip you've been dreaming about.
