Gay & Lesbian: Pink flight to Mardi Gras in Sydney
All pink, all party. Air New Zealand has a special flight from San Francisco to Sydney for the 2008 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival. Last year Air New Zealand had a pink flight party from Auckland to Sydney, but his year they’re trying to grab some of the gay & lesbian market in San Francisco. Check out this year’s Pink Flight. Not only will this be one hoot and hollar of a good time, but it’s a deal, too. Hurry, you have to plan your costume!
Read: Air New Zealand gay-themed San Francisco-Sydney flight for Mardi Gras
Deal: Rates are totally reasonable, at $499 each way, or $599 if you want the frequent flyer miles. After taxes the cheapest flight comes to $1,122 round trip. One way flights on the same departure day start at $733.50.
When: Departs San Francisco Feb. 26, 2008 at 11:30 p.m. and arrives in Sydney Feb. 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: Heaps more fun than a normal flight. Air New Zealand is throwing a pre-party for passengers, there will be gay-friendly movies, contests and last year on the Auckland to Sydney Margi Gras flight the crew put on pink feather boas and sang to the passengers.
Why Not: You’ve already got a trip booked to Mardi Gras in Rio.
Contact: Air New Zealand Pink Flight
Related Los Angeles Times links:
Travel: Destination Pacific & Australia
Air New Zealand gay-themed San Francisco-Sydney flight for Mardi Gras
San Francisco works to lure gay travelers
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December 27th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Girlfriends, just book it! AND GET YOURSELF DOWNUNDER. I flew the inaugural Air NZ ‘Pinkflight’ last Feb, Akl to Sydney and it was a fab time had by all aboard. A total sellout that Air NZ had to upsize the aeroplane to a 747-400 on the route due to demand. Doing it again this year.A lot of effort had been expended by the airline to make us welcome. Much apreciated. My bitch, if I have one, is that the flight was way too short(only 3 hours). You’ll be lucky from SFO - 14 hours of fabulosity awaits you! Definitely, the best fun I’ve had flying in years. BTW, my partner is Star Gold - and as his partner, I get the same status recognition on NZ. All I can say to you North Americans is Air NZ, like NZ, is very much GLBT friendly…so a heartfelt welcome to our part of the planet. You’ll find us enlightened like Canada, Spain, UK, and the Low/ Nordic countries. Sadly Australia, like US, still denies GLBTs the right to marry/civil unionise….but change MUST,I hope, be just around the corner for you. So stay positive folks and agitate for what is a very fundamental human right.And don’t forget each and every one of you is a valuable. contributing member of our society. Kia Kaha (Translated to English: Stand tall and proud!)
June 26th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Is there a flight scheduled for 2009? If so how do I book?
June 28th, 2008 at 10:30 am
re: Pink Flight 2009? Good question. Although you can find these words (and only these words) on the Air NZ webpage, I can not get a straight answer (no pun intended) from that airline.
I have written to them 2x, and each time they provide personalized responses, but never answer the question.
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:28 am
I received update from Air New Zealand today via email. I will copy/paste below, as well as post any future updates.
“A decision should be made about this in the next week or two.
I will let you know if there will be a pink flight this year.
Kind regards,
Martina
Air New Zealand Online Support
New Zealand: 0800 737 000
Australia: 13 24 76
USA: 1 800 262 1234
United Kingdom: 0800 028 4149
Overseas: +64 9 357 3000″
July 7th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
As promised, here’s my response from Air New Zealand. Unfortunately, not good news
“Dear Thomas,
Unfortunately we won’t be operating the Pink Flight ex San Francisco next year. With the rising cost of airfares and fuel impact it is very hard for us to make it a flight that provides a good enough return to the business, in the current environment. Our Auckland to Sydney Pink Flight will take place though so when you make your travel plans you may like to look at the possibility of connecting with this flight.
Kind regards,
Martina
Air New Zealand Online Support
New Zealand: 0800 737 000
Australia: 13 24 76
USA: 1 800 262 1234
United Kingdom: 0800 028 4149
Overseas: +64 9 357 3000″
July 13th, 2008 at 9:55 am
I called Air New Zealand and was told that a decision re: the SFO flight wouldn’t be made until October??
Does anyone know the date of the Pink Fight from New Zealand to Sydney?
July 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 pm
they have 2009 listed on their website….
http://www.airnewzealand.com/bookings/gayandlesbiantravel/default.htm
October 6th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
WILL YHERE BE ANOTHER FLIGHT NEXT YEAR IN 2009?
February 15th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
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