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Old 23-11-2005, 10:45
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This link is for Australians that work in the following industrys, this deal is with Breakaway Travel Club.
http://www.travelclub.com.au/MyTrave...TAO1037846.asp

Remember you have to work in one of these industrys & become a member to apply for this deal.
I wish i can get some holidays now so i can go, even if only for a week.

Who can join Breakaway
Breakaway is a member based Travelclub for specifically for the Australian Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. To be eligible you must be Australian based and working 20 hours or more in one of the listed categories. Each category may be eligible for a different variety of products.

(A) Travel Agents
Any employee of a licensed travel agency in Australia is eligible for category (A). All bookings will need to be accompanied with a letter of employment verification signed by the agency's management. Some airlines may require additional verification including a valid IATA travel agents card.



(B) Airline Staff
If you work for an RPT Licensed Airline as either Flight Attendant, Pilot, Maintanance, Sales, Customer Service or any other area controlled by the airline, then you are eligible for category B. All bookings will need to be accompanied with a letter of employment verification from your supervisor or HR department. Some airlines may require additional verification including a copy of your Airline ID Card.



(C) International Air Freight Forwarders
For employees of companies directly involved with international air freight forwarding, this is your category. Yo will need to have a letter to verify your employment from you supervisor and some airlines may require additional verification including proof IATA accreditation



(D) Cruise Companies
Australian Based employees of companies that operate cruises that also include overnight accommodation for their passengers are eligible for this category. Employees will need to verify their employment with a letter from your employer.



(E) International Hotel Chains
An international hotel chain is defined as a company which operates hotels under the same brand name in various countries around the world. If you are an employee of an International Hotel Chain, then you are eligible for category (E). You will need to verify your employment with a letter from your employer.



(F) International Hire Car
If you work for a Car Hire company which operates and has outlets in various cities around the world then this category is for you. Bookings will need to be accompanied with a letter of employment verification from your employer.



(G) CRS Companies
CRS or Computer Reservation System employees are eligible to join Breakaway Travelclub under category (G). Bookings will need to be accompanied with a letter of employment verification from your employer.



(H) International / State Tourist Office
Employees of International or State government sanctioned tourist offices can join under this category. You will need to supply proof of employment which may include a letter of employment verification from your employer.



(I) International Sea Freight Forwarders
For employees of companies directly involved with international air freight forwarding, this is your category. Yo will need to have a letter to verify your employment from you employer.



(J) Retired Airline Staff
If you have previously worked with an airline and have a retired status, then you are eligible for category (J). Staff who have become redundant, retrenched, dismissed, or have voulentarily left without retiring are not eligible. Retired Airline staff will be required to present an airline issued document giving them retiree status.



(K) TCA Card Holders
For all holders of recognised industry identification cards. e.g an IATA travel industry card. You will be required to present this card upon making a booking.



(L) Airlines Catering Company
If you are directly employed by an airlines catering company then you are eligible to join under category (L). You will need to supply a letter of employment verification from the catering company.



(N) Tour Guides
If you are a tour guide with a recognised industry accreditation, then you can join under category (N). Industry accreditations include ITO, IATG, IATM, PTGAA. You will be required to present these documents upon making a booking.



(O) National Hotel Employees
For those employees of hotels that do not operate premises overseas, then you can still join breakaway under category (O). You will need to supply us with a letter to verify your employment from your hotel.



(Q) AUSATTS Members
For our eyes on the land, the Australian Air Traffic Control Association, Breakaway has a category just for you.



(S) Airport Corporation
This category is for employees of airport corporations. Bookings will need to be accompanied with a letter to verify employment from your supervisor.



(T) Duty Free Staff
If you work at a duty free chain store, that is a store that specialises in the sale of duty free goods, then you are eligible to join this category. You may be required to present a letter of employment verification.


(X) Full ASTW Members Full members of the Australian Society of Travel writers are eligible members. Breakaway Travelclub membership is included with ASTW Membership.

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Old 24-11-2005, 13:50
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This has been posted before, and isnt of much use to BM's here.
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i used them about 6 years ago and i was told the plane was full 3 times so i went and got a refund and bought a real ticket.

All those especially breakaway are good if your a patient person.
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