RELIVE 1934 CLASSIC ROUTE TO AUSTRALIA

TravelBite.co.uk
Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009 10:07

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first scheduled flights
between Australia and England, Qantas Holidays is offering a chance
to relive the grand touring days in a classic Convair CV580.

Two once-in-a-lifetime trips are available: the 21-day London to
Sydney or the 22-day Sydney to London journey. Each will welcome a
total of only 22 passengers.

These 1934 aerial route to Australia trips are a real blast from the
past, each stopping in 17 exciting destinations. There will be great
views as the aircraft flies slightly over 6,000 metres.

But don’t worry, the Convair CV 580 is a fully pressurised,
air-conditioned jet-prop airliner operated by the New Zealand airline
Pionair.

The aircraft used for these journeys has been fitted with business
class style reclining armchair seats and plenty of room to move around
the cabin. Daily flying time is limited to under four hours.

The eastbound ‘Highlights of the Nostalgia route’ includes stops in
Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Burma, India, United Arab
Emirates, Syria, Turkey and France.

The westbound ‘Highlights of the Classical Route’ includes stops
in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Uzbekistan, India, Nepal,
Laos, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia and Australia.

Excursions include a Ganges dawn cruise and viewing the Taj Mahal by
moonlight. Hotels include the Raffles, the Oriental Bangkok and the
Strand in Rangoon.

Other benefits, which have certainly become historic nowadays,
include fast, private check-ins and immigration formalities in each
destination. Passengers will also enjoy the use of executive lounges
with private departure gates to the aircraft.

There is a hot and cold galley from which complimentary drinks and
light refreshments will be offered throughout the journey. The aircraft
is also equipped with a full-size toilet.

travelbite.co.uk staff