Australia youth air pass

This item appears on page 21 of the August 2008 issue.

In Australia, travelers with an International Student Identity Card, International Youth Travel Card, YHA Membership or Nomads membership may purchase a Backpacker Pass from Rex Airlines (P.O. Box 807, Mascot, NSW 1460, Australia; phone +61 2 6393 5550, www.rex.com.au) that allows unlimited flights on the regional airline for one month (AU$499, or near US$442) or two months (AU$949, or US$841).

The price includes all taxes and charges. The first flight must be confirmed at time of booking, and other flights must be confirmed 48 hours before departure.

The airline flies out of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and destinations include Kangaroo Island, Ballina, Coober Pedy and Broken Hill.