Tauck Offers Dramatic Airfare Savings

Companion Coach Air As Low As $199 To China

NORWALK, CT (April 15, 2009) “Once in a lifetime” is how many travelers describe a journey to experience the wonders of Africa, Asia or Australia, and now Tauck is encouraging guests to visit these destinations with special airfare savings worthy of the same description.

Tauck guests can choose between either $2,000 off of business class airfare per-couple, or companion airfare in coach of either $199 or $499 on seven different tours in Africa, Asia and Australia. “The silver lining to the current economy is that travelers are enjoying airfare savings that simply weren’t imaginable a year ago,” said Tauck CEO Dan Mahar. “$199 companion airfare to China is something we never thought we’d be able to offer, and in all likelihood, it’s something we’ll never be able to offer again.”

Tauck is offering $199 companion coach airfare on September through December departures of both its 16-day “China, the Yangtze River & Hong Kong” tour and its 16-day “Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand” program. Companion coach tickets are also available for just $499 on the following Tauck itineraries (September through December departures):

• “Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari” (13-days)
• “Tanzania: A Grand Safari” (11 days)
• “India’s Golden Triangle” (13 days)
• “Essence of Japan” (12 days)
• “Grand Australia & New Zealand” (20 days).

Instead of the special companion fares for coach, guests may instead choose $1,000 off business class air on September through December departures on each of the same seven itineraries. Companion tickets must accompany the purchase of one regular coach airfare, and are based on availability. Some restrictions apply, and those interested can contact their local travel professional or Tauck at 1 800 468 2825 for full details.

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