"Fly Qantas & Win the World" Sweepstakes takes off for travelers to Australia and New Zealand.

LOS ANGELES --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 1996--Travelers to Australia or New Zealand will finally have a chance to fulfill their ultimate wanderlust, simply by flying Qantas from the United States to either Sydney or Auckland between now and Jan. 9, 1997 as part of the "Fly Qantas & Win the World" Sweepstakes.

According to Peter McLaughlin, manager, marketing for the Americas at Qantas, one lucky Qantas passenger will win 2 million frequent flyer miles as part of this exciting sweepstakes. These miles will be split equally among Qantas' six partner airlines -- Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, Continental Airlines and USAir -- the winner will truly have access to free flights anywhere in the world that these carriers fly.

"The Grand Prize winner could tour Australia, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America," McLaughlin explained. "The travel possibilities will be virtually endless for the winner of the `Fly Qantas & Win the World' Sweepstakes. Qantas has one of the most flexible frequent flyer programs. You can earn frequent flyer miles in any one of our six partner airlines while flying Qantas to Australia."

McLaughlin noted that in addition to the Grand Prize, another 40 Qantas passengers will each win 25,000 frequent flier miles from one of the six partner airlines, good for one round-trip ticket within the continental United Stated or Canada, as part of the sweepstakes.

Entering the "Fly Qantas & Win the World" Sweepstakes is very easy. Simply purchase a round-trip Qantas ticket in North America for a published fare for travel between Sept. 12, 1996 and Jan. 9, 1997 from Los Angeles to Sydney or Auckland. When you check in for your flight you will be given an official entry form. Just fill it out and deposit it in the specially marked box as you board the plane.

"Qantas was recently named `Airline of the Year' by U.S. Air Transport World Magazine, and is recognized for its outstanding level of in-cabin service," McLaughlin said. "It's the most comfortable way to fly to Australia and New Zealand, with First and Business Class service unmatched by any other airline serving the region."

Qantas is the leading international carrier serving Australia and New Zealand from Los Angeles with twice daily non-stop flights to their hub in Sydney and non-stop services to Auckland. Qantas also operates an extensive domestic route to over 50 destinations within Australia, as well as direct service from Australia to Europe, Asia and South Africa.

CONTACT: Qantas Airways Ltd.

Peter McLaughlin or Robin Byrne, 310/726-1400

or

Fraser/Young Inc.

Agnes Huff, 310/451-0300