Award-winning Emirates is offering Aussies unbelievably priced European fares to experience the many delights of destinations including France, Italy, Greece and Germany during the glorious European summer months in 2009.

Return economy class fares to any of Emirates’ 22 European destinations start from $1749 from Perth, $1849 from Brisbane and Melbourne, and $1949 from Sydney.  Taxes are additional.  Travel is available between 1st April 2009 and 31st October 2009.  The airfares quoted are for travel from 4th May 2009 to 9th May 2009, and 4th October 2009 to 31st October 2009.

If you’ve dreamt of floating through the canals of Venice; hopping between the dazzling Greek Islands; wandering through Vienna’s grandiose ballrooms and concert halls; shopping in Europe’s design and fashion hub, Milan; or visiting family and friends for Homecoming in Glasgow, Emirates can get you there in a heartbeat.

Stephen Pearse, Emirates’ Vice President Australia said: “I am excited we can offer these fantastic fares in the lead-up to Christmas.  Most of Emirates’ European destinations are between a five and eight hour flight from Dubai, with the majority of destinations accessible on flights departing every day of the week.

“These great connections, short travel times, and fantastic fares mean Europe is accessible to everyone wanting a European break next year.”

Emirates’ 22 European destinations are Paris, Athens, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Vienna, Zurich, Munich, Rome, Nice, Venice, Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, London Heathrow and Gatwick, Glasgow, Larnaca, Milan, Malta, Istanbul and Moscow.

The special fare sale ends on December 15th 2008, so plenty of time to buy that someone special a Christmas present they won’t forget.

Bookings can be made by contacting your local travel agent, or calling Emirates on 1300 303 777 or booking online at www.emirates.com/au.

Terms and Conditions of the offer:
•    Ticketing and sales from 4 October to 15 December 2008
•    Valid for departures 1 April to 31 October 2009 with all travel completed by December 9 2009
•    Economy Class fares only
•    Seats and Class subject to availability at time of booking
•    Taxes range from $99 through to $222 depending on your travel itinerary
•    Tickets must be purchased within 7 days of booking or before 15 December 2008
•    Amendments and cancellation fees apply
•    Minimum stay is 7 days; maximum stay is 4 months
•    Prices quoted are only valid on Perth EK425/424; Brisbane EK432/433; Melbourne EK408/409 and Sydney EK419/418 and EK413/412
•    Travel on other flights permitted at a higher airfare

Bookings can be made by contacting Pie in the Sky Travel on (03) 8412 0100, or calling Emirates on 1300 303 777 or booking online at www.emirates.com/au