For the first time since the 1990s, Qantas is launching a new series of its highly popular mystery flight adventures to combat the border blues, offering three domestic mystery flights for travellers keen to enjoy unique travel experiences in Australia while international borders remain closed.
Seats on the Qantas Mystery Flight Experiences go on sale at midday AEDT today on Qantas.com, for travel in March, April and May.
Qantas has evolved the original mystery flight concept to offer three dedicated Boeing 737 mystery flight experiences that will include not just the flight, but an entire day of activities in a mystery destination – so all passengers need to do is book and turn up at the airport. All destinations are outside major capital cities.
The limited mystery flight experiences will depart from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to a destination within approximately two hours. As part of creating a unique on-board experience the flights will include some low-level scenic flybys of key landmarks en route (subject to weather conditions and air traffic control).
Experiences on the ground could include anything from a winemaking course in a premier Australian wine region to a gourmet lunch with musical entertainment on the shores of one of Australia’s tropical island wonders.
Customers will be provided with clues to ensure it is an appropriate outing for their areas of interest and to assist with whether to pack a snorkel or sneakers in their carry-on baggage.
The all-inclusive fares, which include meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage plus activities on the ground, are $737 for Economy (with a Qantas Points earn of 2,400 points plus 40 Status Credits) and $1,579 for Business (5000 Qantas Points earn plus 80 Status Credits).
All three flights will operate with net zero emissions, with 100% of emissions carbon offset.
Qantas Group Chief Customer Officer, Stephanie Tully, said the mystery flights were about giving Australians memorable travel experiences and promoting domestic tourism.
“Our customers tell us that where they can and can’t travel within Australia has been a bit of a mystery lately.
“The vaccine rollout is bringing a lot more certainty and domestic border restrictions should soon be a thing of the past. In the meantime, these flights turn that mystery into a positive by creating a unique experience for the many people keen to start travelling again.
“As well as helping bring more of our people back to work, these mystery flights are another way to support tourism operators in regional areas especially, who have been hit particularly hard by several waves of travel restrictions,.”
Mystery Flight Adventure from BRISBANE
Saturday 27 March 2021
This is the perfect getaway if you love:
– country hospitality
– gourmet food and wine
– the great outdoors
Mystery Flight Adventure from SYDNEY
Sunday 18 April 2021
This is the perfect getaway if you love:
– the tropics
– salt water on your skin
– long lunching on the beach
Mystery Flight Adventure from MELBOURNE
Saturday 1 May 2021
This is the perfect getaway if you love:
– the great outdoors (including a little walking)
– gourmet food and wine
– regional farmers markets
