Kayak Launches ‘Big Baggage Bonus’ for Sydney WorldPride
Just in time for Sydney WorldPride, Kayak is launching their Big Baggage Bonus, for Australian fliers that need to pack a little extra for the festivities.
Listen, we get it! Pride celebrations mean daywear, beachwear, clubwear, and *ahem* intimate apparel, all with coordinating footwear AND accessories. How can we be expected to fit all that fabulosity into a 23 kg (50.71 lb) bag?! Well, thanks to Kayak, you might not need to.
Australian passengers flying into Sydney from any other domestic airport from February 15 to March 5 that incur an excess baggage fee at the airport, will be able to apply for Kayak’s Big Baggage Bonus by emailing bigbaggagebonus@kayak.com with a picture of their excess baggage charge receipt and a creative reason why their baggage is over the limit. Up to 50 travelers will receive a $100 Visa gift card to cover the cost incurred by their extra luggage.
To spread the word, Kayak has partnered with RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Kween Kong who said: “It’s no secret that in the Drag world fashion is an essential part of self-expression. When you feel powerful and confident in what you’re wearing, you radiate that confidence from within. There’s nothing like it, but bringing all that self-expression in your suitcase can tend to weigh you down – literally!”
“We all know I tend to be a little bit extra and more often than not that means copping extra baggage fees when I travel, which can be a real drag,” she continued. “That’s why I feel fabulous about teaming up with Kayak to spread the word about the Big Baggage Bonus, because everyone should be able to express themselves however they want, wearing whatever they want.”
Travelers are set to arrive from all over Australia and the world for this month’s global Pride event in Sydney. Flight search data from kayak.com.au shows that domestic flight searches to Sydney for the festival period have increased by about 144% compared to the same period in 2019). The most searched domestic departing locations are Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Gold Coast.
According to Kayak Brand Director Nicola Carmichael: “Kayak wants to empower Aussies to travel their way – something we know is often easier said than done when it comes to fitting everything in your carry-on or suitcase. Excess baggage fees can be frustrating when traveling, and with domestic flight searches to Sydney having more than doubled compared to 2019, Kayak is stepping up to help make the journey to Pride a little lighter and extra fabulous.”
Alongside this, Kayak has launched its LGBTQIA+ Travel Hub which will provide timely inspiration for LGBTQIA+ travelers and their allies planning both international and domestic trips. This will include city guides, along with travel advice and tips all developed in partnership with the community.
For more information on Kayak’s Big Baggage Bonus visit kayak.com.au
