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    • Air New Zealand run the Grab A Seat website which have a huge number of daily bargains on flights, holidays, accommodation and travel packages. Read our guide to making the most of Grab A Seat.
    • Jetstar's Friday Frenzy is also very popular. From 4pm until 8pm on most Fridays (but not every Friday), Jetstar have crazy low cheap flights to a range of domestic and international destinations.
    • Pacific Blue's Happy Hour features cheap flights between 12pm and 1pm every week day.

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    Cheap flights to Sydney and London

    In: Uncategorized

    17 Jun 2010

    House Of Travel’s mixandmatch.co.nz have found some great fares from Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington to London and Sydney.

    • Fly Sydney return from $275 per adult from Auckland, or
    • Fly London oneway from $925 per adult from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch

    Head to Sydney or London with this week's super cheap mixandmatch fares

    Jetstar’s 1st Birthday Sale – Fares from $9!

    In: Uncategorized

    3 Jun 2010

    Jetstar First Birthday Sale

    It’s already been a year since Jetstar commenced domestic flights around NZ!

    FARES START FROM $9, SO MAKE SURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT!

    Domestic RoutesTravel PeriodJetSaver Light^
    Sale Fare $NZD
    Christchurch – Wellington
    Not for travel on Fridays and Sundays    		2 Feb – 23 Mar 2011$9
    Christchurch – Queenstown
    Not for travel on Fridays and Sundays    		2 Feb – 23 Mar 2011$9
    Auckland – Christchurch2 Feb – 23 Mar 2011$15
    Wellington – Auckland
    Not for travel on Fridays and Sundays    		2 Feb – 23 Mar 2011$15
    Auckland to Queenstown
    Only available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays    		2 Feb – 23 Mar 2011$29

    This JetMail exclusive sale is on from 8pm – midnight tonight (Thursday 3 June 2010), unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. Fares may not be available on all flights or days. Sale fares are JetSaver Light^ fares, carry on baggage only. However for $10 more per passenger for domestic flights you can choose a JetSaver fare which includes 20kg of checked baggage allowance.

    This exclusive sale can only be accessed by clicking on the book button below after 8pm tonight!

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    Jetstar’s 20% to 50% off sale!

    In: Uncategorized

    7 May 2010

    The good times keep on rolling with more sale fares from Jetstar!

    Jetstar’s on sale with discounts from 20-50% off all direct domestic New Zealand and Trans Tasman destinations compared to their lowest non-sale JetSaver Light^ fare. Check out the details below:

    Trans-Tasman RoutesTravel PeriodsJetSaver Light^
    Sale Fare $NZD
    20 Jul – 14 Sep
    2010    		12 Oct – 9 Dec
    2010    		15 Feb – 23 Mar
    2011
    Auckland to Gold Coast$139
    Auckland to Sydney20 Jul – 21 Sep
    2010    		12 Oct – 14 Dec
    2010    		$119
    Christchurch to Brisbane$149
    Christchurch to Gold Coast$149
    Christchurch to Melbourne$119
    Christchurch to Sydney20 Jul – 21 Sep
    2010    		12 Oct – 14 Dec
    2010    		$119
    Jetstar.com button
    More faresBook
    Domestic RoutesTravel PeriodsJetSaver Light^
    Sale Fare $NZD
    20 Jul – 21 Sep
    2010    		12 Oct – 9 Dec
    2010    		2 Feb – 23 Mar
    2011
    Auckland to Christchurch$29
    Auckland to Wellington
    (Not available on Fridays)    		$39
    Auckland to Queenstown
    (Only available on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays)    		$69
    Christchurch to Wellington
    (Not available on Fridays and Sundays)    		$29
    Christchurch to Queenstown$29
    Jetstar.com button
    More faresBook

    On sale now until midday Monday 10 May 2010, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

    Sale fares are JetSaver Light^ fares for when you travel with carry on baggage only. However you can choose a JetSaver fare for only $10 more on domestic services and $20 more on trans-Tasman services and you’ll get 20kg checked baggage allowance. Visit the sale page for full details.

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    Jetstar Take a Friend for Free sale

    In: Uncategorized

    4 May 2010

    Jetstar Take a Friend For Free Sale ALL direct Jetstar destinations are on sale – both here and across the Tasman! So grab a mate and start celebrating with us today!

    For every full paying passenger who books one of these special fares, one passenger flies free!

    Visit the sale page for travel dates, the full listing and to book.

    Jetstar’s Take a Friend for Free sale is available until midnight Thursday 6 May 2010, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

    These sale fares are one way JetSaver Light^ fares for when you travel with carry on baggage only. JetSaver fares which include 20kg checked baggage allowance can be booked for $10 more per person per domestic flight and $20 more per person per international flixght.

    Sale fares are one way web only. Travel periods vary depending on the route as stated on the sale page. Sale fares are based on the price for payment by direct deposit on Jetstar.com. These sale fares must be booked for travel on the same flight. Limit of 10 passengers per booking.

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    Sydnicity Sale – Cheap flights to Sydney

    In: Uncategorized

    28 Apr 2010

    Cheap flights to Sydney

    What is it that makes Sydney so… Sydney?

    Is it that feeling you get when you see the sunlight dancing across the Harbour and over the gleaming sails of our iconic Sydney Opera House?

    Is it the energy and positive attitude you get from this place ? Is it our love of the outdoors, our beaches and stunning national parks just minutes from the city, or those magical little places and moments hidden around every corner? There’s only one word to describe what makes Sydney so… Sydney. That’s Sydnicity.

    Jetstar’s Sydnicity sale is on now with fares to Sydney from just $99!

    International RoutesTravel PeriodsJetSaver Light^
    Fares $NZD
    Auckland Sydney20 Jul – 14 Sep 2010$99
    Christchurch Sydney20 Jul – 14 Sep 2010$119

    These sale fares are one way JetSaver Light^ fares for when you travel with carry on baggage only. However, JetSaver fares which include 20kg checked baggage allowance, can be booked for $20 more per person per flight. Sale fares are subject to availability (not available on all flights or days).
    Visit the sale page for details.

    On sale until midnight Sunday 2 May 2010, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

    For further Sydney travel information visit www.sydney.com

    $100 off return fares to Aussie

    In: Uncategorized

    26 Apr 2010

    get a great return on flights to aussie

    Get a great deal on our Aussie airfares with $100 off return adult economy class fares. But be quick, you’ve only got until midnight Tuesday 27 April to score one of these awesome deals. Go to Air New Zealand and use the promo code SAVE100 when you book online.

    $100 off return destinations include:

    • Sydney
    • Melbourne
    • Brisbane
    • Gold Coast
    • Adelaide
    • Perth
    • Cairns

    Sale ends midnight Tuesday 27 April 2010. Travel periods: 01 May – 15 December 2010.

    Jetstar Sale – Fly away fares from $29

    In: Uncategorized

    10 Mar 2010

    Jetstar has some extremely cheap flights on sale. The sale includes discounts from 25-50% on all direct domestic New Zealand and Trans-Tasman destinations.

    Get in quick as the sale ends midnight Monday 15 March 2010, unless sold prior. Sale may be extended.

    Domestic RoutesTravel PeriodsJetSaver Light#
    Fares $NZD
    20 Apr – 29 Jun 201020 Jul – 21 Sep 201012 Oct – 9 Dec 2010
    Auckland to Christchurch•••$29
    Auckland to Wellington

    Not available Fridays

    		•••$39
    Auckland to Queenstown
    Only available on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays    		•••$69
    Christchurch to Wellington
    Not available Fridays and Sundays    		•••$29
    Christchurch to Queenstown•••$29
    International RoutesTravel PeriodsJetSaver Light#
    Fares $NZD
    20 Apr – 22 Jun 201020 Jul – 14 Sep 201012 Oct – 9 Dec 2010
    Auckland to Gold Coast•••$139
    Auckland to Sydney•••$119
    Christchurch to Brisbane•••$149
    Christchurch to Melbourne (Tullamarine)•••$119
    Christchurch to Gold Coast20 Apr – 1 Jun 2010••$149
    Christchurch to Sydney•••$119
    Auckland to Cairns

    Via Gold Coast

    		13 Apr – 22 Jun 2010•5 Oct – 9 Dec 2010$249
    Christchurch to Cairns
    Via Sydney or Melbourne    		20 Apr – 29 Jun 2010••$299

    Visit Jetstar’s sale page for details. Have you heard about Jetstar Grab A Seat? Jetstar don’t have a Grab A Seat, but they do have a Friday Fare Frenzy.

    Cheap flights to Australia

    In: Uncategorized

    1 Mar 2010

    True Blue 48 Hour Aussie DealsAir New Zealand are currently running a True Blue 48 Hour Aussie Deals sale.

    Flights to the following destinations are available:

    Ex Auckland

    Ex Auckland
    Internet price, one way, per person from
    Sydney
    $ 179
    Adelaide
    $ 279
    Melbourne
    $ 179
    Cairns
    $ 369
    Brisbane
    $ 189
    Perth
    $ 479
    Gold Coast
    $ 189

    Internet price, one way, per person from

    • Sydney:  $179
    • Adelaide:  $279
    • Melbourne:  $179
    • Cairns:  $369
    • Brisbane:  $189
    • Perth:  $479
    • Gold Coast:  $189

    Ex Rotorua

    Internet price, one way, per person from

    • Sydney:  $189

    Don’t muck around, you’ve only got less than 48 hours to book your spot!

    Deals end: Midnight Tuesday 2 March 2010
    Travel periods: See Air New Zealand‘s ‘What you need to know’ for details.

    Pacific Blue Happy Hour

    In: Uncategorized

    27 Nov 2009

    Looking for Pacific Blue’s Happy Hour?

    Visit Pacific Blue’s website between 12 midday and 1pm any weekday to score a sweet deal. Pacific Blue release a selection of fares that are only available online.

    In New Zealand, Pacific Blue flies from:

    • Auckland
    • Hamilton
    • Wellington
    • Christchurch
    • Queenstown
    • Dunedin

    Jetstar Take a Friend 4th Birthday Sale

    In: Uncategorized

    26 Nov 2009

    It’s Jetstar’s 4th Birthday sale in New Zealand and to celebrate we’re having a take a friend for free sale! And when we say free, we mean absolutely free! No fare or taxes to pay for the second fare! The 2-for-1 fares will be identified with a ‘Friend4Free’ sash.

    These sale fares are JetSaver Light^ fares with carry on baggage only. However, JetSaver fares with 20kg of checked baggage are also on sale and can be booked for $10 more per person for domestic flights and $20 more for international flights.

    Sale fares are based on the price for payment by direct deposit via jetstar.com. These sale fares must be booked for travel on the same flight. Flights are available for travel on selected days, see table below. Not available on all flights or days. Limited availability on public holiday weekends. Limit of 8 passengers per booking.

    Sale is on now until 4pm Friday 27th November 2009, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

    Go to Jetstar’s Take a Friend for Free page for the full low down.

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