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QANTAS Airways Ltd has announced a new domestic fare structure it says is simpler, more flexible and offers further frequent flyer benefits.
The main changes are a reduction in the previous four economy fare levels to three - Red eDeal, Flexi Saver and Fully Flexible - and better frequent flyer benefits for its cheaper fares.

The changes apply across the airline group's mainline and regional networks and come into effect for tickets booked from July 7.

Qantas said customer feedback helped shape the changes.

"Regardless of which fare type you book for Qantas domestic travel, we offer a meal or refreshment, inflight entertainment (except on QantasLink services) and a checked baggage allowance of one piece of luggage up to 23 kilograms," Qantas spokesman Rob Gurney said today.

Qantas says the new domestic fare levels are:

* Red eDeal - offering low year-round fares;

* Flexi Saver - offering a greater range of flexibility and choice;

* Fully Flexible - offering complete flexibility with full a refund option; and

* Business - full premium, with additional baggage allowances, Neil Perry designed menus, and dedicated lounges in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Canberra.

Qantas said enhancements had also been made to its frequent flyer program, which has 7.8 million members.

"From 7 July 2011, all Qantas domestic economy fares, now including Red eDeals, will be eligible for domestic flight upgrade awards to business using Qantas Frequent Flyer points, where available," Frequent Flyer chief executive Simon Hickey said.

"In addition, all flexible domestic fares will be classed as economy, resulting in improved status credit earn and upgrade rates for members on more fares."

Qantas yesterday said it expected full year earnings to rise to at least half a billion dollars on its profitable domestic business, while its international business is tipped to make a $200 million before-tax loss.

The Flying Kangaroo says it will achieve its best result since the global financial crisis on the strength of its domestic, freight, low-cost carrier Jetstar and frequent flyer businesses.

news.com.au