Emirates concessions for Australia-bound students

Emirates has announced a six percent concession on air fares to Australia for Sri Lankan students travelling to the continent in May to July this year for higher education.

The introduction of this special fare coincides with the Australian Education Excellence Showcase 2011 in Colombo, of which the award-winning Dubai-based international airline is an Associate Partner.

Twenty Seven leading Australian Universities and vocational institutions are to be featured at the Australian Education Excellence Showcase, organised by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) with the support of the Australian High Commission.

Seminars and presentations by the participating educational institutions will be held on March 1 and 2 at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel Colombo, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm for the benefit of Sri Lankan students who go to receive higher education in Australia.

Every year, nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan students travel to Australia in pursuit of higher education, for post-graduate studies as well as for diploma courses.

"The introduction of this special fare compliments our support to the first ever Australian Education Showcase by the Australian Government," said Emirates Sales Manager (Sri Lanka) Devika Ellepola. "Emirates has consistently facilitated the travel of students going overseas for higher studies and this special concession is the latest such initiative," she further said. Emirates had previously introduced special fares for Sri Lankan students travelling to London and Manchester in the UK. The special discounted fare will be available for direct purchases from the Emirates office in Colombo, from May 1 to June 15 and will be valid for outbound travel between May 15 and July 15.