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Now departing to more than 14 destinations in Europe^ and the with a quick one-stop service, V Australia off ers a whole new world of choice for you and your clients.

• For every 10 V Australia return tickets sold (departing Australia to Europe via Abu Dhabi), receive a $300 Virgin Blue Gift Voucher

• Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of issue and are fully transferable

^With our partner Etihad Airways

*For terms and conditions visit vaustralia.com.au/competitions

to claim List all eligible ticketed bookings on the sales tracker form sent via trade release and email a scanned copy to [email protected] with the words “Europe. In Style” in the subject line no later than close of business Friday 22nd April 2011.

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CRITERIA FOR PRIZE 1 Sell! The top two agents in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth achieving the highest revenue sales on Malaysia Airlines between 28 March - 22 April 2011 will attend a luxurious famil to Malaysia. Sell! CRITERIA FOR PRIZE 2 For every return Economy class ticket issued - receive a $20 voucher for David Jones For every return Business/First class ticket issued- receive a $40 voucher for David Jones

Sales Period: 28 March – 22 April 2011 Claim your vouchers by 29 April 2011, please email your local CT sales team

CONDITIONS: This offer is open to all full time international selling agents only. Vouchers are capped and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis based on ticket orders received. Valid for tickets issued by Consolidated Travel or via Quikticket between 28 March - 22 April 2011 on 100% MH itineraries ex Australia plated to MH (232) ticket stock on the Consolidated Travel IATA only. Infant, Group Sales, Wholesale and Cancelled or Refunded tickets are not eligible. Consolidated Travel and Malaysia Airlines reserve the right to alter or cancel the promotion any time. Vouchers & tickets (do not include surcharges or taxes) for this promotion are capped and will be distributed at the completion of the promotion, voucher claims must be received by COB 29 April 2011. All claims must be emailed to your local sales team. The top 2 producing agents per state (VIC/NSW/QLD/SA/WA) will be awarded Economy class (Australia/KUL) & Business class (KUL/Australia) familiarisation in June to Malaysia. Consolidated Travel Group ABN 60 004 692 791. Date of issue 28 March 2011.