Unbelievable! This airline lets people travel ‘limitless’ for just $440
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Do you ever wish you could buy one ticket and just keep travelling to a destination of your choice? We certainly do! Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just hop onto a plane to your desired destination and explore for as long as you like?
Well, lucky travellers in Japan have the opportunity to do just that, thanks to a special promotion from the Japanese airline Star Flyer.
Although it’s not a necessity for many, many can agree that travelling is a great way to unwind and de-stress.
That said, can you imagine having unlimited flights to one Aussie destination, and all you need is just one ticket?
Star Flyer, a Japanese airline based in Kitakyushu City, recently came up with a fantastic offer for their domestic travellers called the ‘Star Pass’.
This remarkable pass allows customers unlimited flights within 30 days, all for a single payment of just AU $440 (¥40,000) for travellers aged between 12 and 26!
Older adults can also get their hands on the pass, albeit at a more costly price of AU $1,700 (¥150,000).
The Star Pass covers flights between Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) and Kitakyushu Airport, the latter being the hub of Star Flyer’s operations and just a stone's throw away from the bustling cities of Kitakyushu and Fukuoka.
This unique opportunity started on May 15 and will end on June 13, 2023.
With the Star Pass, customers can board as many flights as they wish on weekends and weekdays during the 30-day period. However, it is essential to reserve a seat in advance within three timeslots – ‘morning, noon and night’, according to the airline.
Bloomberg reported that 550 people had applied for the pass, with 90 lucky candidates chosen through a lottery system.
One 23-year-old engineer who secured this travel deal stated that he had already taken five round trips and aimed to complete ten by the end of the 30-day window.
At $440 per pass, this translates to a mere $44 per return flight – an incredible bargain!
The promotion was designed to bring much-needed business to Star Flyer as airlines worldwide continue their struggle to recover from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although Australian airlines have yet to come up with an offer similar to the Star Pass, the concept of a flat-fare, ‘all you can fly’ pass is undoubtedly an intriguing one.
According to the travel search engine KAYAK, the most searched-for domestic destinations for the latter half of the year include Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Perth.
The average cost of a domestic return economy flight during the same period is around $324 for Melbourne, $347 for Sydney, $411 for Cairns, $279 for the Gold Coast, and $547 for Perth.
But if an Australian airline were to introduce a similar offer, travellers could potentially save a sizeable sum.
We are keeping our fingers crossed that an Australian airline will soon follow Star Flyer's lead and offer such a deal to us Aussies! For now, we will eagerly watch out for any news on a similar promotion here in Australia…
Would you consider buying an ‘all-you-can-fly’ pass if it was available in Australia? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Well, lucky travellers in Japan have the opportunity to do just that, thanks to a special promotion from the Japanese airline Star Flyer.
Although it’s not a necessity for many, many can agree that travelling is a great way to unwind and de-stress.
That said, can you imagine having unlimited flights to one Aussie destination, and all you need is just one ticket?
Star Flyer, a Japanese airline based in Kitakyushu City, recently came up with a fantastic offer for their domestic travellers called the ‘Star Pass’.
The airline is offering unlimited flights for 30 days. Credit: Shoval Zonnis/Pexels
This remarkable pass allows customers unlimited flights within 30 days, all for a single payment of just AU $440 (¥40,000) for travellers aged between 12 and 26!
Older adults can also get their hands on the pass, albeit at a more costly price of AU $1,700 (¥150,000).
The Star Pass covers flights between Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) and Kitakyushu Airport, the latter being the hub of Star Flyer’s operations and just a stone's throw away from the bustling cities of Kitakyushu and Fukuoka.
This unique opportunity started on May 15 and will end on June 13, 2023.
Travellers are allowed to board as many times as they want. Credit: Josh Sorenson/Pexels
With the Star Pass, customers can board as many flights as they wish on weekends and weekdays during the 30-day period. However, it is essential to reserve a seat in advance within three timeslots – ‘morning, noon and night’, according to the airline.
Bloomberg reported that 550 people had applied for the pass, with 90 lucky candidates chosen through a lottery system.
One 23-year-old engineer who secured this travel deal stated that he had already taken five round trips and aimed to complete ten by the end of the 30-day window.
At $440 per pass, this translates to a mere $44 per return flight – an incredible bargain!
The promotion was designed to bring much-needed business to Star Flyer as airlines worldwide continue their struggle to recover from the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although Australian airlines have yet to come up with an offer similar to the Star Pass, the concept of a flat-fare, ‘all you can fly’ pass is undoubtedly an intriguing one.
According to the travel search engine KAYAK, the most searched-for domestic destinations for the latter half of the year include Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Perth.
The average cost of a domestic return economy flight during the same period is around $324 for Melbourne, $347 for Sydney, $411 for Cairns, $279 for the Gold Coast, and $547 for Perth.
But if an Australian airline were to introduce a similar offer, travellers could potentially save a sizeable sum.
We are keeping our fingers crossed that an Australian airline will soon follow Star Flyer's lead and offer such a deal to us Aussies! For now, we will eagerly watch out for any news on a similar promotion here in Australia…
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