Jetstar passenger finds genius way to book 58 flights for FREE – and the airline is NOT happy
A Jetstar passenger has irked the airline by finding a loophole that allows him to book 58 flights for $0 – and the two sides are now locked in a legal battle.
Lawyer Tyrone Barugh booked a flight from Auckland to Sydney for $260 and received a free return fare as part of a promotion Jetstar was running.
He then canceled the outbound flight and received credit from the airline, but did not cancel the return trip.
Mr Barugh then used the credit to book another flight, before doing the same thing a further 57 times.
A Jetstar passenger has irked the airline by finding a loophole that allowed him to book 58 flights for $0 (file photo)
The potential passenger told me News.com.au that he had no intention of boarding any of the flights.
Has taken Jetstar to the New Zealand Disputes Board, claiming he is entitled to approximately $4,500 in taxes owed on the flights.
He claims he owes the money because he paid the Passenger Movement Charge – a $60 fee the Australian government collects when someone leaves the country.
Mr. Barugh says he would accept a settlement of a “small airline credit and a toy airplane.”
A Jetstar spokesperson declined to comment while the matter is before a tribunal.