Virgin’s Regional Fares Program provides better access for those living in regional NT
ALICE Springs residents who need to travel for a family emergency or medical treatment will be able to receive capped airfares under a new Virgin Australia program.
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REGIONAL Territory residents will have access to more affordable flights and air travel with Virgin Australia, thanks to their new Regional Fares Program.
The program will assist those with essential travel needs such as medical travel or a family emergency to book travel at short notice and at a capped fare price.
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The Alice Springs to Adelaide return route has been listed as an eligible route to the program, with passengers having to fork out a maximum of $650.
Virgin Australia network and revenue general manager Russell Shaw said the program was
launched to make travel more accessible for those in remote parts of Australia.
“We understand residents in our regional communities sometimes need to make last-minute travel plans but short booking time frames and demand for these services can mean fares become very expensive, and often the lowest fare types aren’t as flexible if plans change,” he said.
“We’re pleased to be able to help alleviate some of the stress involved when having to book last minute and to keep our guests located in regional areas connected when it matters most.”
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Fares are available to residents who are members of the Velocity Frequent Flyer program and who have their profile linked to a regional address that is within range of an eligible port.
Bookings must be made directly through the Regional Fares Program page on the Virgin Australia website
Originally published as Virgin’s Regional Fares Program provides better access for those living in regional NT
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