Qantas Frequent Flyer - Qantas – Promotions/Routes/Scheduling/Sales

Bangkok, Thailand - non violent military coup (http://qantas.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/qantas.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=558)

The following outlines the options available to Qantas passengers who are holding a valid ticket to/from Bangkok issued before 20 September 2006 on Qantas, for travel on or before 22 September 2006 and who wish to make changes to their bookings due to the military coup in Thailand .

We are continually monitoring the situation and we will provide updates if the situation changes.

Passengers may:

Defer travel to/from Bangkok
Re-route travel to/from Bangkok via the most direct routing using Qantas
Return to the origin port via the most direct routing using Qantas
Bypass Bangkok as a stopover point and continue to the next ticketed destination via the most direct routing using the original carrier booked
Change destinations. The value of the existing ticket can be used towards the purchase of a new ticket. If the new fare is lower than the existing ticket fare, a refund of the residual value will apply. If the new fare is more expensive than the existing ticket fare, the fare difference is payable by the passenger. Applicable taxes may apply.
Apply for a full refund of their ticket fare

Conditions:

All changes to travel dates must be made on or before 22 September 2006
New travel dates must commence prior to 4 October 2006
The new flight must be for the same cabin/class of travel (eg First, Business or Economy)
Any third party costs/penalties, such as hotel or other ground operator fees incurred will not be waived by Qantas
All other rules and conditions of the ticket remain unchanged
This policy also applies to customers who are booked under a Qantas flight number on a codeshare aircraft.

Frequent Flyer Redemption Tickets:

Passengers travelling on redemption tickets are entitled to the same options and conditions as listed above.
Note: Passengers on partner airline services are able to re-book or re-route subject to redemption seat availability only

Refunds:

Any refund penalties will be waived for tickets originally issued prior to 20 September 2006.
This excludes penalties imposed by suppliers or third parties.
To request a refund, return your ticket to the original point of purchase prior to 4 October 2006.

Any passengers with concerns or questions about safety issues associated with travel to/from Bangkok should contact their National Foreign Affairs department. Alternatively visit the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at www.dfat.gov.au, or contact + 61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555135 (local call cost within Australia). For United Kingdom residents visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website at www.fco.gov.uk

Issued : 20 September 2006, 0830 hrs AEST

Passengers may:
...
Apply for a full refund of their ticket fare

Refunds:
Any refund penalties will be waived for tickets originally issued prior to 20 September 2006. ...That is very generous, in the circumstances.

QantasLink to fly Port Macquarie - Lord Howe Island (seasonal)

QantasLink said today that it would commence a new weekly seasonal service between Port Macquarie and Lord Howe Island from February 2007.

Qantas Group General Manager Regional Airlines, Mr Narendra Kumar, said Port Macquarie would become the third mainland port to have direct QantasLink services to Lord Howe Island.

Mr Kumar said QantasLink would operate the 36-seat Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft on the route every Saturday in the autumn season from 17 February until 19 May 2007. “QantasLink began flying to Lord Howe Island in 19

I presume there is another sale on in Australia - got another blank sale email :(

Qantas 747-300 VH-EBY (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1003669/L/) landed at Brisbane at approximately 12.59PM operating QF1272 from Sydney. Onboard was the Brisbane Broncos and their well deserved NRL trophy. -EBY parked at Domestic G24 (would have been a sight).

VH-EBY turned around and operated the return QF1271 back to SYD.

Congratulations to the Broncos ^

Qantas 747-300 VH-EBY (http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1003669/L/) landed at Brisbane at approximately 12.59PM operating QF1272 from Sydney. Onboard was the Brisbane Broncos and their well deserved NRL trophy. -EBY parked at Domestic G24 (would have been a sight).

VH-EBY turned around and operated the return QF1271 back to SYD.

Congratulations to the Broncos ^

I was about 1/2hr behind on QF524; beforehand, with the rest of the general public milling around Gate 7 to see the players & congraulate them. Great game last night; was worth the trip home!! All the players were very affording of their time with the fans to sign autographs, take photos, etc. Nice one boys ^

WORLDHOTELS via etravelblackboard

WORLDHOTELS is expected to gain an increase of outbound interest from Australians and New Zealanders looking to book stays at its member properties, following the addition of Qantas to its extensive frequent flyer partnership portfolio.

Members of the Qantas frequent flyer programme can now earn 1000 points per stay at over 500 WORLDHOTEL member properties across the globe.

WORLDHOTELS offer similar incentives with 16 other carriers worldwide, including Lufthansa Miles & More, Air China Companion and United Airlines Mileage Plus.

GE Money Living Benefits

100 points for every A$100,000 of life insurance cover per month*

Ensure your loved ones are protected should the unexpected happen, with GE Money Living Benefits.

Earn Frequent Flyer points every month* based on the coverage level you choose.

GE Money Living Benefits offers you:
A choice of Life coverage level - choose what's right for you from A$50,000 up to A$500,000
Optional Living Benefits Plus cover up to A$100,000 for 25 specified Trauma conditions or Total and Permanent Disablement
Flexible monthly premiums
Convenient direct debit and credit card payment options
No medicals required

Apply online now and receive an additional 1,000 points*

Apply online (http://www.gemoney.com.au/qantas) - it only takes 5 minutes

*1000 extra points when applying online will only be awarded to a member once. A member may only take out GE Money Living Benefits policies from A$50,000 up to the total sum insured of A$500,000. GE Money Living Benefits insurance is issued by Hallmark Life Insurance Company Limited ABN 87 008 446 884 AFSL 243469 trading as GE Money. Any advice on this website does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs, and read the PDS available at www.gemoney.com.au/qantas before deciding whether to acquire or retain this product.

Domestic Fare Update - Fare Increase

Effective for sales and travel on/after 4 p.m. AEST (2 p.m. AWST) 13 October 2006, Domestic Business Class, Fully Flexible, Flexi Saver, and Super Saver Fares (except SPXO) will increase.

These increases will apply to all mainline services and airlink services.

Domestic Fare Update - Fare Increase

:mad: Perhaps they are increasing their fares in preparation for a Fuel surcharge drop.... :rolleyes:

Day Of Difference

Who could forget the courage of Sophie Delezio, the little girl severely burnt and who recently suffered further injuries? From this first hand experience Sophie's parents, Ron Delezio and Carolyn Martin, launched The Day of Difference Foundation, dedicated to promoting the plight of burnt children and supporting the Paediatric Burns Unit at Westmead Children's Hospital.

Fly to Alice Springs and help make a difference for the Day of Difference Foundation
Return airfare from Sydney to Alice Springs flying in a Qantas 767
Spectacular scenic flying of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
Exclusive 5 star lunch and entertainment in the desert at Alice Springs Desert Park
All inclusive ticket benefiting the Day of Difference Foundation
Unique In Flight charity auction

Join Ron and Carolyn and their guest host Melinda Gainsford-Taylor on this Charity Flight Saturday 11 November 2006 and help make a difference.

Tour Cost: Economy $1100 per person, Business Class $2750 per person

For more information visit J & H Air Charters (http://www.jhaircharters.com.au/DayOfDifference/dayOfDifference.htm)

For bookings or more information contact Mandy Miller on 02 6581 4900 or email mmiller (at) rossgroup (dot) com (dot) au

another blank sale email

another blank sale email
Perth to:
Alice Springs $239 (normally $305)
Ayers Rock (Uluru) $199 (normally $290)
Darwin $259 (normally $315)

Seats on sale until midnight Thursday 26 October 2006 (AEST) or until sold out.

These one way specials are valid for travel from Monday 15 January until Thursday 29 March 2007.

Antarctica Flights (http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/memberSpecials/other/2006/oct/antarcticFlights)

Antarctica Sightseeing Flights gives you a rare opportunity of a lifetime to see an amazing part of the world that only few people ever get to see.

- Take the world's most unique scenic flight. See incredible mountain ranges, vast ice sheets and a sea of icebergs

- Exclusive Qantas Frequent Flyer offer - mention this offer to receive your complimentary copy of the coffee table book 'Antarctica - The Blue Continent'* when booking your flight

- Visit incredible Antarctica in a day from the comfort of a Qantas 747

Antarctica Sightseeing Flights depart Sydney on 31 December 2006 and Sydney and Melbourne on 3 February 2007. Prices start at $899 including all onboard entertainment and full Qantas International Service.

*Special offer applies when you mention this offer. Bookings must be made before 30 November 2006 to qualify for the special offer. While stocks last.

Perth to:
Alice Springs $239 (normally $305)
Ayers Rock (Uluru) $199 (normally $290)
Darwin $259 (normally $315)

Seats on sale until midnight Thursday 26 October 2006 (AEST) or until sold out.

These one way specials are valid for travel from Monday 15 January until Thursday 29 March 2007.

Seems there's more inconsistency (yet again):

Specials - Domestic Flights (http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/au/rededeals/PER)
Perth to:

Ayers Rock (Uluru) $199 Sale On Now 20 Oct 06 - 26 Oct 06
Alice Springs $239 Sale On Now 20 Oct 06 - 26 Oct 06
Darwin $259 Sale On Now 20 Oct 06 - 26 Oct 06


Sale Information (http://www.qantas.com.au/info/bookings/saleEnds1)
Seats on sale until midnight Thursday 26 October 2006 (AEST) or until sold out.

These one way specials are valid for travel from Monday 15 January until Thursday 29 March 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

:rolleyes: Did anyone else get an email with the "amended" travel dates as well as the old one saying travel between 20-26 Oct? (Seems odd to have a Sale at the last minute).

QF if you are watching, fix this mistake A.S.A.P

Tentative schedule for 707 VH-XBA:

Southend (Depart 5 NOV)

Ferry flights/Promo work in between

Sydney (Arrive 8.00am 16 NOV 2006)
Brisbane (Arrive 21 NOV)
Longreach (Arrive 25 NOV)

Qantas is expected to announce a special 734/H charter from SYD to Longreach to celebrate the arrival of the 707 to the Qantas Founders' Outback Museum. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Regards

Details can be found at http://www.qantas.com.au/info/checkinandwin - 200 laptops on offer isn't too shabby a prize pool though. ^

200 Lenovo notebooks to be won with Qantas online check-in

You can now check in for your Qantas domestic flight* from home, the office or anywhere you can access the internet and a printer.

Check in online during November and you'll also have the chance to win one of 200 LenovoTM N100 notebooks. From the makers of ThinkPad®, it comes with the ultra-high-speed Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor, and a complimentary Top Loader carry case.

After you have checked in online, register your details to go into the draw. Qantas Frequent Flyers need only register once, entries for additional flights will then be automatic. If you're not a Qantas Frequent Flyer, you'll need to register every time you fly.

200 laptops on offer isn't too shabby a prize pool ...But, again, this is: "Entry is open to Australian residents only." :mad:

No shabby prize this either...

Go further with Thrifty - WIN 200,000 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points (http://www.thrifty.com.au/Specials?state=MAIN&page=14)

Rent a Thrifty vehicle for 3 or more consecutive days over a weekend and receive 1 entry into the draw. Or Rent a Thrifty vehicle for 7 or more consecutive days and receive 2 entries into the draw.

But, again, this is: "Entry is open to Australian residents only." :mad:

QF probably thought (wrongly) that since OLCI is only available for Australia domestic flights that it wouldn't matter. After all only Australians buy tickets for travel within Australia right? :rolleyes:

No, I think it's more in line with QF's constant persecution of those of us who are already condemned to live in long, dark, cold winters. We never qualify for any promotion!

ah but those from old blighty have already won by spending time in Australia :p

There must be another sale on is there? SYD-MEL $AU99

There sure is a sale on currently; quite a good one too!
Brisbane To From

Sydney $99
Canberra $119
Melbourne $119
Townsville $119
Adelaide $129
Cairns $139
Alice Springs $189
Darwin $199
Mount Isa $199

Cheers

Seats on sale until midnight (AEDT) Monday 6 November 2006 or until sold out.

These one-way specials are valid for travel from Monday 15 January until Thursday 29 March 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Prices are valid for online e-ticket bookings made at least 7 days before departure by BPAY.

Sydney to from
Brisbane $99 Book
Melbourne $99 Book
Gold Coast $99 Book
Adelaide $129 Book
Hobart $129 Book
Cairns $169 Book
Alice Springs $199 Book
Darwin $199 Book
Perth $219 Book

Canberra to from
Melbourne $89 Book
Adelaide $99 Book
Brisbane $119 Book
Perth $219 Book

Melbourne to from
Adelaide $89 Book
Canberra $89 Book
Sydney $99 Book
Hobart $99 Book
Brisbane $119 Book
Ayers Rock (Uluru) $189 Book
Cairns $189 Book
Perth $219 Book

Brisbane to from
Sydney $99 Book
Canberra $119 Book
Melbourne $119 Book
Townsville $119 Book
Adelaide $129 Book
Cairns $139 Book
Alice Springs $189 Book
Darwin $199 Book
Mount Isa $199 Book

Gold Coast to from
Sydney $99 Book

Cairns to from
Brisbane $139 Book
Sydney $169 Book
Melbourne $189 Book
Darwin $259 Book

Townsville to from
Brisbane $119 Book

Mount Isa to from
Brisbane $199 Book

Perth to from
Kalgoorlie $139 Book
Broome $199 Book
Sydney $219 Book
Canberra $219 Book
Melbourne $219 Book
Darwin $259 Book

Kalgoorlie to from
Perth $139 Book

Broome to from
Perth $199 Book

Alice Springs to from
Darwin $179 Book
Brisbane $189 Book
Sydney $199 Book

Ayers Rock (Uluru) to from
Melbourne $189 Book

Darwin to from
Alice Springs $179 Book
Sydney $199 Book
Brisbane $199 Book
Adelaide $229 Book
Perth $259 Book
Cairns $259 Book



Seem to be in response to www.jetstar.com/friend

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Sorry Kiwi Flyer, Australian residents only :p

QF93 Los Angeles 12:20 19:00 Estimated

QF93 MEL-LAX has been delayed for quite some time today, possibly due to and IFE ( AVOD :rolleyes: ) electrical fault. I believe Qantas is trying to source another aircraft or fix the problem as quickly as possible - I am sure someone on this flight or at the airport will be better able to advise on exact details though.

QF93 MEL-LAX has been delayed for quite some time today, possibly due to and IFE ( AVOD :rolleyes: ) electrical fault. I believe Qantas is trying to source another aircraft or fix the problem as quickly as possible - I am sure someone on this flight or at the airport will be better able to advise on exact details though.
Where's VH-EBU when they need it :p :p :p

... QF93 MEL-LAX has been delayed for quite some time today ...At least they could watch the Melbourne Cup on the telly ... :p

NZ is having another sale...


Seats on sale until midnight Monday 20 November 2006 unless sold out prior.

These one-way specials are valid for travel from 21 January until 10 February 2007.

Prices include all ticket surcharges and taxes.

Limited seats on offer. Hurry, at these prices they will sell out fast.

Queenstown to One-way from
Christchurch $59

Christchurch to One-way from
Queenstown $59
Auckland $69

Auckland to One-way from
Christchurch $69
Wellington $69

Wellington to One-way from
Auckland $69

Not really any different to the past several weeks ;) They normally come out on Tuesdays.

From the November Newsletter (http://qantasff.qantas.net.au/edm/50148s.asp?id=0):

Specials - International Flights - Business Airfares on sale now (http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/au/specials/intSale)

Indulge yourself with Qantas Business class for a limited period with extra special Business airfares to fantastic international destinations.

Seats on sale until midnight Thursday 30 November 2006 unless sold out prior.

http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/us/specials/multiCity/index

There's a thread (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=625662) in the MR forums about the Aussie AirPass, which can be booked online.

Qantas.com/News
Hong Kong, 21 November 2006

Qantas Airways will provide an additional six services from Hong Kong to Australia between 14 and 23 February 2007 to cater for increased demand during the busy tourist period of Lunar New Year.

Qantas General Manager Greater China Freddy Li said the services would be popular with residents from Greater China who liked to travel internationally over the public holiday period. “Qantas will operate five flights to Cairns, the gateway to Tropical North Queensland. An additional flight will operate to Melbourne,” he said. “In the return direction, two flights will operate from Sydney to Hong Kong and one from Cairns to Hong Kong, which are popular routes for Hong Kong visitors,” he said.

Qantas operates 28 flights each week between Hong Kong and Australia utilising the airline’s fleet of Boeing 747, 767 and Airbus A330 aircraft. For reservations, telephone 852 2822 9000, or visit a licensed travel agent.

HKG-CNS (16/17/18/19/20 FEB 2007)

QF 238 HKG 21.00 747-300
CNS 05.45+1

CNS-HKG (20 FEB 2007)

QF237 CNS 14.00 747-300
HKG 18.50

SYD-HKG (22/23 FEB 2007)

QF237 SYD 22.15 747-300
HKG 04.30+1

Jetstar are having a Sale linked to Australia's First innings run score (http://www.jetstar.com/pdf/news/20061122.pdf).

The more runs the Aussies make in the first innings the more seats available. Currently they are 1/91, if they were all out for 250, then 250 StarClass seats will be available for $250 inclusive oneway from Oz to anywhere StarClass goes. Normal rates apply for the various seating classes on the return.

Here's a synopsys:Sports mad Australians given the chance to score low international fares To celebrate Jetstar’s inaugural long haul international flight to Bangkok on 23 November and the start of the Test Series between England and Australia, Jetstar will spread the cheer amongst all Australians and cricket fans in particular by offering exclusive fares on international StarClass to JetMail members. ...

... Jetstar is supporting the Australian team in style by offering StarClass fares, Jetstar’s business class, and ticket numbers according to how many runs Australia scores in the first innings of the First Test. In the last series against England, Australia averaged 277 runs in each of its first innings. So, if Australia scores 277 runs Jetstar will sell 277 StarClass (Jetstar’s business class) fares at $277 one way to any of Jetstar’s international destinations (inclusive of surcharges, fees and taxes). Return fares will be offered at Jetstar’s regular, all day every day low fares. And customers will be able to choose economy or StarClass for their return journey ...

... available exclusively to JetMail members. Jetstar’s JetMail members are always the first to know about Jetstar news and are regularly sent exclusive sale offers. To become a JetMail member visit Jetstar.com to register for the promotion. ...

... This sale is available from 0900 hrs Tuesday, 27 November 2006 by booking on Jetstar - Cheap Flights, Low Fares all day everyday from Australia's newest Cheap Fare airline (http://www.jetstar.com) via an email link sent exclusively to Jetmail subscribers on Monday 27 November 2006. The sale is for travel from 1 February until 28 February 28 2007. The offer is not available on all flights or days, subject to availability and until sold out. All amounts are non-refundable. Limited changes are permitted for a fee. See Jetstar.com for more details and conditions. ...There is a misprint in the T&C, I believe it should be on Sale from Tuesday 28th November at 0900 AEST.

BTW, The GreenCaps are 217/3 at Tea.

Doesn't it seem unpatriotic of JQ that the better Australia do the higher the fare?

There's a promotion that doesn't seem to have had much attention, where you can get 5000 bonus points for each flight you take in StarClass next year in February and March. You need to register and can do so at https://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/do/dyns/auth/campaign/startconfirm?campaignCode=JET_1106 - a nice bonus if anyone was planning a trip anyway. ^

Hi All,

Earlier this year, QF ran a "Massive Sale" for Domestic Travel from 15 Jan until 10 March (see Page 7 of this thread) with tempters of MEL-SYD at $89ow. Have o/s visitors during that period in 2007 and am just wondering whether it's worth holding off booking until after Xmas.

Thoughts?

BD

Some more Bonus Mile offers:

Triple Frequent Flyer Points on every eligible stay of two consecutive nights or more at the
* Grand Hyatt Beijing.
* Hyatt Regency Dongguan.
* Hyatt Regency Hangzhou.
* Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
* Grand Hyatt Shanghai.
* Grand Hyatt Taipei.
* Hyatt Regency Tianjin.
* Hyatt Regency Xian.
Book online at Hyatt.com with offer code QT628 Until 02.28.07

Triple Frequent Flyer Points for stays at the Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort and Spa Book online at Hyatt.com with offer code QT629 Until 03.15.07

Triple Frequent Flyer Points for stays at the Park Hyatt Washington. Book online at Hyatt.com with offer code QT630 Until 02.28.07

Hi All,

Earlier this year, QF ran a "Massive Sale" for Domestic Travel from 15 Jan until 10 March (see Page 7 of this thread) with tempters of MEL-SYD at $89ow. Have o/s visitors during that period in 2007 and am just wondering whether it's worth holding off booking until after Xmas.

Thoughts?

BDIt's on now: MEL-SYD $98ow, ADL-MEL $89ow: "Good Buy 2006 Sale":Sale on Now

Seats on sale until Thursday 4 January 2007 (AEDT) or until sold out.

These one way specials are valid for travel from Monday 15 January 2007 until Thursday 29 March 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Play to win one of three trips to New Zealand. (http://www.qantas.com.au/content/dyn/holidays/specials/holidaySpecialsDiscoverNZSummerWinUltimate)

In reference to this thread: 763's to 73H's Across the Tasman from 11th March 2007 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6905761#post6905761)

Qantas are replacing 763's between MEL/BNE & AKL with 73H's from March 11th.

AKL/MEL QF134 and QF39 flights and AKL/BNE QF115 and QF116 flights are affected.

Also, the AKL/BNE QF125 and QF126 will go to a daily service operated mainly by JetConnect. I would guess this is because of the reduced capacity of QF115/QF116; not such an issue for MEL due to QF25/QF26.

In reference to this thread: 763's to 73H's Across the Tasman from 11th March 2007 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6905761#post6905761)

Qantas are replacing 763's between MEL/BNE & AKL with 73H's from March 11th.

AKL/MEL QF134 and QF39 flights and AKL/BNE QF115 and QF116 flights are affected.

Also, the AKL/BNE QF125 and QF126 will go to a daily service operated mainly by JetConnect. I would guess this is because of the reduced capacity of QF115/QF116; not such an issue for MEL due to QF25/QF26.

We have come a long way since Air New Zealands DC-10s and QF's 747s across the Tasman. Who would have imagined!

There still are 747's on some flights (both QF and NZ but no longer TG), plus 777, 767, A340 - plenty of big a/c

Sale on Now

Seats on sale until midnight Wednesday 14 February 2007 (AEDT) or until sold out.

These one-way specials are valid for travel from Thursday 1 March to Saturday 31 March 2007 and Tuesday 24 April to Thursday 21 June 2007. These fares vary by travel dates and by cities.

Hurry - seats are limited.
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Some nice discounted fares to Longreach also available:

Longreach $99 19 Feb 07 - 11 Mar 07
$253 09 Feb 07 - 18 Feb 07
$253 12 Mar 07 - 31 Dec 07

Very good saving...

This thread can be followed in:

The ULTIMATE Qantas Guide (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=407229)

I was trawling through the QF site looking for the Travelex information and I came across this.
http://www.seesydney.com/default.aspx?PageID=1286
This year marks the 75th birthday of Sydney's famous icon, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. To celebrate, Tourism NSW in partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club have some very special exclusive offers in Sydney for Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club members.

Until August 2007, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club members will be able to take a guest along to a selection of Sydney's finest restaurants, attractions and events for free*.

Participating partners include the Australian Ballet, Art Gallery of NSW, harbourkitchen&bar at Park Hyatt Sydney, Captain Cook Cruises and the Sydney Opera House to name just a few.

So take some time out this autumn or winter to explore Sydney and its distinct style; from its dynamic dining scene and exciting attractions, to its artistic flair. For full details, see below.


There are some good deals there and all the more reason for me to go home to SYD;)

Just got this. Wonder what's with the minimum 1,321 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points?


New Zealand Sale on Now

Book with Qantas and get great fares to New Zealand plus earn a minimum 1,321 Qantas Frequent Flyer points.*

Seats on sale until midnight (AEDT) Monday 26 March 2007 or until sold out.

These return specials are valid for travel from Thursday 26 April 2007 until Thursday 28 June 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Perth to One-way from
Auckland $508
Wellington $508

Me too, but ex MEL from $249 ...

Methinks that 1321 a mistype for the generic distance between SYD and AKL of 1341 miles.

Just got this. Wonder what's with the minimum 1,321 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points?
I think that would be the distance of the shortest trans-Tasman flight, SYD-AKL.

I think that would be the distance of the shortest trans-Tasman flight, SYD-AKL.

SYD-CHC is 1,321 miles according to the Qantas distance calculator.

I think that would be the distance of the shortest trans-Tasman flight, SYD-AKL.

Shortest trans-Tasman scheduled QF flight is actually SYD-ZQN at 1,207 miles, but not subject to sale. As Aus_Mal points out, shortest on the sale must be SYD-CHC which is a whole 20 miles shorter than SYD-AKL.

Shortest trans-Tasman scheduled QF flight is actually SYD-ZQN at 1,207 miles, but not subject to sale. As Aus_Mal points out, shortest on the sale must be SYD-CHC which is a whole 20 miles shorter than SYD-AKL.

As best as I can work out from the QF website, CHC is not part of the sale. Although if they were truly mathcing the ANZ sale, it should be.

'Tis only WLG & AKL.

Still even if a mis-type of 1321 rather than 1341 it still is correct. (i.e. "at least")

(BTW, that's QF's defined distance SYD-AKL, not GCM (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=akl-syd&RANGE=&PATH-COLOR=&PATH-UNITS=mi&SPEED-GROUND=&SPEED-UNITS=kts&RANGE-STYLE=best&RANGE-COLOR=&MAP-STYLE=)'s of 1345 ...)

http://www.jetstar.com/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi?mode=JQTI

Jetstar Titans Launch Spectacular

JetMail exclusive offer!

18,000 Seats for only $18

Thanks to the performance of the Jetstar Gold Coast Titans, starting today at 9.00am, JetMail customers have the exclusive opportunity to take advantage of the spectacular seat sale with 18,000 fares to some of our best domestic locations at just $18 each!

But hurry, offer ends at 12 midday (AEST) today and is exclusive to JetMail members. Flights are available on selected routes below during the travel period 1 August and 31 August 2007.

Fares are subject to availability and not available on all flights or days. Conditions apply....I was able to book a $40 return flight to MEL/HBA in August ($18+$18+$4cc).

http://www.jetstar.com/jetMail/JP-Jetaway-05Jul07/index.htm

JAPAN JETAWAY SALE!

Jetstar is going Japanese in July by offering a sensational sale fare that you won't believe! From now until midnight (AEST) Monday 9th July 2007, you can book a Japan Jetaway sale fare for only $299! Book now and you could be eating sushi and sipping sake all the way to the Geisha capital of the world between 15 July - 14 August 2007.

Brisbane to Osaka (Kansai International)
from $299* (Via Sydney)

Sydney to Osaka (Kansai International)
from $299*

... sale ends 9th July ...Interesting part about this sale is how contemporary it is.

PAX loads down the back must be low over the next few weeks.

Jetstar Airways Cheap Flights, Low Fares all day everyday from the world's best Cheap Fare airline | Search Flights (http://www.jetstar.com/skylights/cgi-bin/skylights.cgi?mode=JQ10K1&sale=JQ10K1_20070708)

10,000 JQ Seats for a '$1'; Feb 2008 Start 10am AEST Monday 9th July:Jetstar's 10,000 Seats for $1 Sale!

From 10am Monday 9th July until midday, 10,000 seats will be on offer exclusively for JetMail members for only $1. So why wouldn't you take off somewhere new or revisit an old haunt just for the sake of it?

$1 fares brought to you by Jetstar - Australia's low fares airline.

Travel available on selected flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturday only from February 1 - February 29, 2008 so leap into action and don't miss out on this sensational opportunity. Sale must end 12 midday Monday 9th July.

Melbourne (Avalon) - Adelaide Brisbane - Newcastle
Melbourne - Hobart Brisbane - Mackay
Melbourne - Launceston Brisbane - Rockhampton
Melbourne - Newcastle Sydney - Gold Coast
Sydney - Fraser Coast^

TERMS & CONDITIONS

*On sale from 10am Monday 9th July 07 until midday, unless sold out prior. Fares are one way, web only and not available on all flights or days. Only available on selected flights on Tue, Wed, Sat. For all payments by credit or charge card, an additional $2 per passenger per domestic flight sector. Airfares are non-refundable. Limited changes are permitted, charges apply. All travel is subject to the Jetstar Conditions of Carriage. See Jetstar.com for more details.
^Travel on Wednesday only.

and right on cue (again) the website became unavailable at 1000 AEST :mad:

Patience and frequent use of the F5 key/GO button is advised. (Don't wait for the countdown clock).

I have had 4 sets of flight options offerred in about 50 attempts; none sufficed for me.

I didn't wait to the countdown clock. I had prepped my page ready for it. 0959 it was working fine. 1000 and down it went without displaying any options.

I didn't wait to the countdown clock. I had prepped my page ready for it. 0959 it was working fine. 1000 and down it went without displaying any options.The "countdown clock" only shows with a failure. I first received it at 9:45, I initially though it meant the sale was to start in 5 minutes but then received the same 5 minutes later.

Not much of a band for booking really ...NZ For Next To Nix - 24 Hrs Only

Hurry - Melbourne-Auckland one-way for $199 on sale until midnight tonight, Tuesday 10 July 2007!

Available for travel between Friday 27 July and Wednesday 1 August 2007.

Book now - seats are limited.
Melbourne to One-way from
Auckland $199


Price includes:

1,643 Frequent Flyer points*
Inflight entertainment
Inflight snack and refreshments

Other great Tasman deals include:
- Melbourne-Auckland $247
- Melbourne-Wellington $247
For travel Wednesday 1 August until Wednesday 31 October 2007. This sale ends 20 July 2007. There's also BNE/WLG for $199, dates: 07 Aug 07 - 16 Aug 07

None ex SYD

Another sale that just misses Mainland Do :(

Another sale that just misses Mainland Do :(

They have obviously heard about you/us. :eek:

Qantaslink is having some sales ex-BNE for the next few days. I believe it finishes on Sunday but not too sure.

$59-$89 e/w for most regional QLD destionations (incl. Longreach, Barcaldine, Gladstone, Emerald etc).

Sale flights seem to be between 22 Dec 07 - 23 Feb 08

Fare Update
$27.50 more for each passenger booked via Qantas Telephone Sales, Qantas Travel outlets
and Qantas Airport locations. $11 more for each flight booked through some travel agents.
Ticket Issue: Within one day after reservation
Nil refund
Payment required at time of
booking
Refunds?
OPTWEBU
An additional $4.40 per passenger per ticket Credit Card Service Fee will be applied to
transactions paid by credit or charge card.
*PLEASE NOTE:
14-Jul-07
23-Feb-08
Sale Dates from: Immediate
Travel Dates from: 22-Dec-07
 Prices include surcharges and taxes based on payment by BPAY. Valid for bookings on
qantas.com made at least 7 days before departure.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SHEET FOR CITY PAIRS AND LEVELS
If transmission is unclear, please contact Qantaslink via email at: qantaslinkpr@qantas.com.au
QANTASLINK
SALE: Immediate - 14Jul07
TRAVEL: 22Dec07 - 23Feb08
06-Jul-07
Origin Destination OW /
RTN
Base
Fare
Indicative All
Inclusive
Price*
BNE EMD 1 $30.95 $79.00
EMD BNE 1 $30.95 $79.00
BNE BLT 1 $45.00 $79.00
BLT BNE 1 $45.00 $79.00
BNE BDB 1 $20.82 $59.00
BDB BNE 1 $20.82 $59.00
BNE GLT 1 $18.32 $59.00
GLT BNE 1 $18.32 $59.00
BNE HVB 1 $17.32 $59.00
HVB BNE 1 $17.32 $59.00
BNE ZBL 1 $23.91 $69.00
ZBL BNE 1 $23.91 $69.00
CNS TSV 1 $13.61 $59.00
TSV CNS 1 $13.61 $59.00
BNE LRE 1 $40.00 $89.00
LRE BNE 1 $40.00 $89.00
BNE BKQ 1 $54.09 $89.00
BKQ BNE 1 $54.09 $89.00
BNE BCI 1 $40.69 $89.00
BCI BNE 1 $40.69 $89.00
BNE RMA 1 $29.91 $69.00
RMA BNE 1 $29.91 $69.00
BNE CTL 1 $37.63 $79.00
CTL BNE 1 $37.63 $79.00
CNS WEI 1 $46.78 $89.00
WEI CNS 1 $46.78 $89.00
CNS HID 1 $39.87 $99.00
HID CNS 1 $39.87 $99.00
MKY TSV 1 $16.94 $65.00
TSV MKY 1 $16.94 $65.00
MKY ROK 1 $17.84 $65.00
ROK MKY 1 $17.84 $65.00
BNE ROK 1 $21.82 $59.00
ROK BNE 1 $21.82 $59.00
BNE MKY 1 $35.57 $79.00
MKY BNE 1 $35.57 $79.00
Great Summer Deals
*PLEASE NOTE:
The All Inclusive Price consists of a number of components. These include: Base airfare, GST, and applicable surcharges, fees and taxes. The
AIP components are subject to change without notice. Conditions apply.

Qantaslink is having some sales ex-BNE for the next few days. I believe it finishes on Sunday but not too sure.

$59-$89 e/w for most regional QLD destionations (incl. Longreach, Barcaldine, Gladstone, Emerald etc).

Sale flights seem to be between 22 Dec 07 - 23 Feb 08
Longreach! :cool:
I could finally go to the QF Museum there, but it means I will have to go to BNE :eek: Lets see if SWMBO would like to go there for a little post-Xmas trip.

Hmmm, not bad SC earn for Oz travel, 30 SC's for $182 BNE - LRE return.

BNE-LRE is the only one that is over 600miles, and hence zone two (http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/program/privileges#jump1).

Next best is BNE-BCI at 554 mi.

See Great Circle Mapper (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=BNE-EMD%0D%0AEMD-BNE%0D%0ABNE-BLT%0D%0ABLT-BNE%0D%0ABNE-BDB%0D%0ABDB-BNE%0D%0ABNE-GLT%0D%0AGLT-BNE%0D%0ABNE-HVB%0D%0AHVB-BNE%0D%0ABNE-ZBL%0D%0AZBL-BNE%0D%0ACNS-TSV%0D%0ATSV-CNS%0D%0ABNE-LRE%0D%0ALRE-BNE%0D%0ABNE-BKQ%0D%0ABKQ-BNE%0D%0ABNE-BCI%0D%0ABCI-BNE%0D%0ABNE-RMA%0D%0ARMA-BNE%0D%0ABNE-CTL%0D%0ACTL-BNE%0D%0ACNS-WEI%0D%0AWEI-CNS%0D%0ACNS-HID%0D%0AHID-CNS%0D%0AMKY-TSV%0D%0ATSV-MKY%0D%0AMKY-ROK%0D%0AROK-MKY%0D%0ABNE-ROK%0D%0AROK-BNE%0D%0ABNE-MKY%0D%0AMKY-BNE&RANGE=&PATH-COLOR=red&PATH-UNITS=mi&SPEED-GROUND=&SPEED-UNITS=kts&RANGE-STYLE=best&RANGE-COLOR=navy&MAP-STYLE=)

The $59 flights aren't too bad for SC's either. $118 for 20 SCs.

Longreach! :cool:
I could finally go to the QF Museum there, but it means I will have to go to BNE :eek: Lets see if SWMBO would like to go there for a little post-Xmas trip.

I've booked a Fri out, Sat back trip for myself in Feb. Should be a nice chance to check out the museums (only about 5 1/2 hours though!), have a few beers with some locals and 'relax' in the mid 30 degree weather. Now to decide where to stay. Have a thread on AFF trying to decide :D

It's a pity the fares aren't available on a Sun arvo back to BNE. Would've been nice to have > 24 hours there with only one night's stay.

Which weekend?

Which weekend?

Well I just thought that this is in February so I am thinking of WLG-AKL-SYD-BNE-LRE rtn....
Could we make this a mini-FT Fest?
Of course I would have to check to see if SWMBO would notice I did not make it to see my friends in SYD that weekend.;)

Which weekend?

Fri 08 Feb 08 08:15 Brisbane 11:15 Longreach QF2534
Sat 09 Feb 08 09:35 Longreach 11:50 Brisbane QF2531

Could we make this a mini-FT Fest?

Could well be a mini FT fest! Would be the remotest one in Queensland yet I think!

bad timing for me :(

Not one Sunday during the sale period has any revenue availability of less than $300 for flight to LRE and $260 for the return.

Interestingly most Sundays do have award availaibilty. Hmmm.. 12K points +++ for a 613 mile trip.:rolleyes:

Some milk runs booked Jan 11-12.

Oh well I cannot make it as I just saw the times of departure from BNE. I will look for a trip there when I have firmer plans about my next holiday in Australia.

Not one Sunday during the sale period has any revenue availability of less than $300 for flight to LRE and $260 for the return.


Yep. Same deal as the last super sale to Longreach. I presume the Sun night flight ends up with a lot of business people/late bookings and they don't want to discount the valuable seats.

As I said earlier in this thread, it's a real pity. Didn't want to stay 2 nights at Longreach, so I'm there ~12pm to 9am. Weather, late plane etc could easily ruin the plans to visit the 2 museums as they both close at 5pm (but are basically at the airport). Unlikely, but still possible that the plane goes tech on the way back meaning a longer unplanned stay!

Still looking for good accomodation. If you have any suggestions, PM me, or post on the thread at AFF!

Did someone say Longreach; haven't been there before.

Mal you found a place to stay yet. Booking for the flights was easy.

Did a drive out to Longreach last year, just for something to do.

Stayed at the Longreach Motel, in the main street of town. Comfortable and clean, most other choices are old pubs and caravan parks.

A very good Chinese Restaurant about 150m from the motel, with some of the best chinese food I have found in QLD!!!

Didn't make the 3 museums (Qantas, Stockmans and School of the air) as we spent the whole time at the Qantas museum.

I can strongly recommend the 'wing walk' tour of the 747.

Cheers

Three different sales are on at the moment from MEL.

The first one is the 'Take a Break sale' with flights to ADL and CBR selling for $89, SYD and HBA for $105 and PER for $189. Valid for travel between 11/8 to 20/9.

The second sale is for flights to BNE ($129) and CNS ($189), valid for travel between 16/10 to 13/12. The third sale is for flights to ASP (no doubt a response to the recent annoucement from TT commencing MEL-ASP service :rolleyes:) with flights selling for $149, this deal is valid for travel between 1/12/07 and 18/3/08.

All seats are on sale until midnight Tuesday 17 July 2007.

Fly Jetstar between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Launceston for the incredibly low fare of $29!

On sale now until midday Wednesday 18th July 2007. (http://www.jetstar.com/sale-fares.html)

Available for travel 29 Nov 07 - 13 Dec 2007 and 01 - 29 February 2008.


TERMS & CONDITIONS
On sale now until midday (12:00 AEST) Wednesday 18th July 2007 unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. Available for travel 29 Nov 07 - 13 Dec 2007 and 01 - 29 February 2008. For all payments by credit or charge card, an additional $2 per passenger, per flight sector booked will apply. These fares are one way, web only and are not available on all flights or days. Fares are non-refundable. Limited changes are permitted, charges apply. See Jetstar.com for more details. All travel is subject to the Jetstar Conditions of Carriage.

Qantas One day sale!!

NZ for Next to Nix

Seats on sale until midnight Wednesday 18 July 2007 (AEST) unless sold out prior.

PERTH - AUCKLAND $398 one way Travel 1 Sep - 8 Sep


although I have found some around $360

QF has again quietly matched NZ trans-tasman business sale (ex-NZ). The NZ sale ends 31 July for travel to 30 Sept.

NZ's fares are
AKL/WLG/CHC-SYD $699 each way incl tax
-BNE $703
-MEL $707
-ADL $908

Business same price as Fully Flexible fare... Not bad. AU$1100-1200 business if you book as return from AU though. :(

Do as 2 one-ways, and make ex-Oz a red-edeal.

The ex-OZ segment has to be booked on qantas.com.au though, which means AU pricing, right?

correct, but at least you get the lower price for the return flight (and subsequent flights if you book as oz->nz one way + nz->oz->nz round trips)

<snipped>

The first one is the 'Take a Break sale' with flights to ADL and CBR selling for $89, SYD and HBA for $105 and PER for $189. Valid for travel between 11/8 to 20/9.

<snipped>

All seats are on sale until midnight Tuesday 17 July 2007.

Looks like this Take a Break' sale has been extended until Monday 23 July. Hmmmm....I wonder what cause them to extend the sale :confused:

Looks like this Take a Break' sale has been extended until Monday 23 July. Hmmmm....I wonder what cause them to extend the sale :confused:


I think it got extended twice. First to the 19th, then to the 23rd.

Qantaslink are having another sale in the QLD, NSW and VIC markets.

Some pretty good specials again. Some selected examples:
$99 BNE-LRE/BCI/BKQ/CTL vv
$89 BNE-EMD/BLT vv
$79 BNE-RMA vv
Travel 11/8-30/9.

$65 SYD-DBO/WGA vv
$68 SYD-ABX/CFS/PPQ/TMW/ARM vv
$78 MEL-LST/NTL vv
Travel 22/12-23/2

Sale dates end on the 25th Jul (top specials) and 31 Jul (bottom specials)

Thanks for the heads up Aus_Mal ^

Now where is my schedule?

SYD-PPQ doesn't seem right.
I think you mean: SYD-PQQ (Port Macquarie)

Great Circle Mapper (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=BNE-LRE%0D%0ABNE-BCI%0D%0ABNE-BKQ%0D%0ABNE-CTL%0D%0ABNE-EMD%0D%0ABNE-BLT%0D%0ABNE-RMA%0D%0ASYD-DBO%0D%0ASYD-WGA%0D%0ASYD-ABX%0D%0ASYD-CFS%0D%0ASYD-PQQ%0D%0ASYD-TMW%0D%0ASYD-ARM%0D%0AMEL-LST%0D%0AMEL-NTL%0D%0A&RANGE=&PATH-COLOR=red&PATH-UNITS=mi&SPEED-GROUND=&SPEED-UNITS=kts&RANGE-STYLE=best&RANGE-COLOR=navy&MAP-STYLE=) says that the only Zone 2 is BNE-LRE

JetConnect sale:
AKL-ZQN NZ$79 14Oct-27Oct
CHC-ROT NZ$59 14Oct-27Oct

Not as good as normal :( On a brighter note the dates are coming up on the Mainland Do (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628678) dates - perhaps in a couple of weeks or so?

2 or 3 weeks ago they had AKL/ZQN for around the same dates, but NZ$69.

I'm awaiting one for the 9th November. Still showing 9's for N/O/Q(&X) on my targeted flight however. ^

NZ For Next To Nix - 24 Hrs Only

Hurry - Sydney to the North Island one-way for $199 on sale until midnight tonight, Friday 27 July 2007!

Available for travel between Sydney and Auckland, from 7 August until 12 August 2007, and between Sydney and Wellington from 29 August until 4 September 2007.

Would anyone like to speculate which South American country QF will fly to as per their recent announcement?

Would anyone like to speculate which South American country QF will fly to as per their recent announcement?
Ummm....did not QF announce that they were going to fly to Santiago (well the captial of Chile Santiago) during their profit announcement?:confused:
Of course we can still guess if this is true....

Sorry, I missed that. All I could see was that South America was back on the cards. Their last foray into SA was to BA and that didn't seem to work too well for them eventually going to code share with Aerolineus Argentinas.

It's interesting that they are taking on LA directly, especially as they are a OW partner. Maybe they are unhappy with the arrangement as it is.

Or maybe they just see it as a growth area. LA has gone from what 3 a week to 6 currently (and daily later this year).

Sorry, I missed that. All I could see was that South America was back on the cards. Their last foray into SA was to BA and that didn't seem to work too well for them eventually going to code share with Aerolineus Argentinas.

It's interesting that they are taking on LA directly, especially as they are a OW partner. Maybe they are unhappy with the arrangement as it is.

The QF service SYD-EZE-SYD was also code shared with AR. My one flight on that route was absolutely full in all cabins both ways. Based on these two flights, I cannot possibly see how QF had any problems at all with it .. :) .

The QF service SYD-EZE-SYD was also code shared with AR. My one flight on that route was absolutely full in all cabins both ways. Based on these two flights, I cannot possibly see how QF had any problems at all with it .. :) .
When did QF leave?
Was it after the SA meltdown that predated the Asian crisis?
I do not think that QF will be daily at the start as the 747-400 (2 class?) is a large jump in capacity for that route, even though it is hard and expensive to get seats to SA.
I just hope that LA do not get rid of the AKL-SYD service, that would be tragic for me.

JetConnect sale:
AKL-WLG NZ$59 07Oct-20Oct
CHC-ZQN NZ$59 07Oct-20Oct

JetConnect sale:
AKL-ZQN NZ$59 07Oct-20Oct
CHC-WLG NZ$59 07Oct-20Oct
CHC-ZQN $59
AKL-WLG $59
I do not see any of the ones you mentioned additionally QF do not offer CHC-WLG anymore, including connecting through AKL, via the internet.:confused:

My 500th post! :)

I saw AKL/WLG, ZQN/CHC both each way for $59. (07 Oct 07 - 20 Oct 07)

I do not see any of the ones you mentioned additionally QF do not offer CHC-WLG anymore, including connecting through AKL, via the internet.:confused:

Sorry. Typo, that I didn't check properly before. :D I'm Just trying to keep an eye out for fares for the Queenstown Do.

Qantas are backfilling those 747's taking AFL football supporters to/from the AFL Grand final on 29th September with $159 e/w specials.

(Specials - Escape Sale (http://www.qantas.com.au/deals/do/dyn/specials/spotsaledetail?spotSaleCode=1&dealBundleId=3264)):Escape Sale

Seats are on sale until midnight Sunday 29 September 2007 (AEST) unless sold out prior.

These one way specials are valid for travel on selected flights departing from Melbourne to Perth between 26 September and 28 September 2007, and departing from Perth to Melbourne between 30 September and 3 October 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

QantasLink QLD sale changed a little:
BNE-NTL $78 22 Dec 07 - 23 Feb 08
BNE-HVB $69 20 Aug 07 - 21 Sep 07


Good in conjunction with these fares


$65 SYD-DBO/WGA vv
$68 SYD-ABX/CFS/PPQ/TMW/ARM vv
$78 MEL-LST/NTL vv
Travel 22/12-23/2


BNE-NTL-MEL-LST for $234, 3000 points, and 30 SCs:
QF2121 BNE-NTL 0900 1040
QF2091 NTL-MEL 1100 1320
QF2289 MEL-LST 1910 2030

LST-MEL-NTL-BNE for $234, 3000 points, and 30 SCs:
QF2280 LST-MEL 0630 0750
QF2092 MEL-NTL 1350 1555
QF2122 NTL-BNE 1615 1755

Doubt you'd get away with the 20 min NTL stops though.

Qantas are backfilling those 747's taking AFL football supporters to/from the AFL Grand final on 29th September with $159 e/w specials.

(Specials - Escape Sale (http://www.qantas.com.au/deals/do/dyn/specials/spotsaledetail?spotSaleCode=1&dealBundleId=3264)): Wouldn't it be funny if the WEAGLES didn't make the GF, all those planes flying around without people on them!

Dave

QantasLink recently announced a big increase in services from Brisbane.

They will add flights to Hervey Bay, Gladstone, Biloela, Blackwater, Roma, Charleville and Emerald. The airline will also use bigger DH3s on some BNE-HVB services as well as bigger Q400s on weekend Longreach flights and some Bundaberg services.

Rgds

BNE-BDB $69 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-HVB $69 20 Aug 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-GLT $69 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-ROK $69 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-ZBL $79 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-RMA $79 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-BLT $89 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-EMD $89 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-MKY $89 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-BCI $99 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-BKQ $99 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-CTL $99 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07
BNE-LRE $99 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07

BNE-LRE is Zone 2, rest are Zone 1 (Great Circle Mapper (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=BNE-BDB%0D%0ABNE-HVB%0D%0ABNE-GLT%0D%0ABNE-ROK%0D%0ABNE-ZBL%0D%0ABNE-RMA%0D%0ABNE-BLT%0D%0ABNE-EMD%0D%0ABNE-MKY%0D%0ABNE-BCI%0D%0ABNE-BKQ%0D%0ABNE-CTL%0D%0ABNE-LRE&RANGE=&PATH-COLOR=&PATH-UNITS=mi&SPEED-GROUND=&SPEED-UNITS=kts&RANGE-STYLE=best&RANGE-COLOR=&MAP-STYLE=)).

Get In Early Sale (05 Feb 08 - 13 Mar 08)

ADL-MEL $79
ADL-SYD $105
ADL-CBR $109
ADL-BNE $120
ADL-ASP $178
ADL-PER $179
ADL-DRW $258

BNE-SYD $89
BNE-CBR $99
BNE-MEL $119
BNE-ADL $120
BNE-TSV $125
BNE-CNS $129
BNE-DRW $179
BNE-PER $259

CBR-MEL $79
CBR-BNE $99
CBR-ADL $109

DRW-BNE $179
DRW-ASP $198
DRW-SYD $230
DRW-ADL $258
DRW-CNS $274

MEL-ADL
MEL-CBR
MEL-SYD
MEL-HOB
MEL-BNE
MEL-PER
MEL-CNS
MEL-AYQ

SYD-BNE
SYD-OOL
SYD-MEL
SYD-ADL
SYD-HOB
SYD-CNS
SYD-ASP
SYD-PER
SYD-AYQ
SYD-DRW

http://www.jetstar.com/jetMail/DomCelebSale-02Aug07/index.htm

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Sale on now until Sunday 05 August 07 (midnight 23:59 AEST) or unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. For travel 05 Feb - 13 Mar 2008. Flights are one way, web only. Jetsaver conditions apply on all sale fares. Subject to availability (not available on all flights or days).

Nice Deals to New Zealand

Seats on sale until midnight, Friday 10 August 2007!

Available for travel from 1 September to 27 September 2007 and from 8 October to 12 December 2007.

Book now - seats are limited.

BNE-AKL $259
BNE-WLG $259

SYD-AKL $259
SYD-WLG $259

PER-AKL $517
PER-WLG $517

MEL-AKL $259
MEL-WLG $259

Get In Early Sale (05 Feb 08 - 13 Mar 08)

...
BNE-SYD $89
BNE-CBR $99
BNE-MEL $119
BNE-ADL $120
BNE-TSV $125
BNE-CNS $129
BNE-DRW $179
BNE-PER $259
...
This sale covers the date suggested for the "6th Annual FT AGM, BNE QP, 23 Feb 08 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8172754#post8172754)".

Availability is wide open for these dates, so I'm gunna get in early and book a trip.

:D

Australia on Sale

Seats on sale until midnight Tuesday 14 August 2007, unless sold out prior.

Prices include all ticket surcharges and taxes.

Limited seats on offer. Hurry, at these prices they'll sell out fast!

AKL-SYD/MEL/BNE $199
WLG-SYD/MEL/BNE $199

These one-way special fares are valid for travel:
Auckland-Sydney from 7 August to 26 September and from 6 October to 31 October 2007
Auckland-Melbourne from 7 August to 31 October 2007
Auckland-Brisbane from 20 August to 18 September and from 9 October to 16 October 2007
Wellington-Sydney from 7 August to 18 September and from 6 October to 31 October 2007
Wellington-Melbourne from 7 August to 18 September and from 6 October to 31 October 2007
Wellington-Brisbane from 28 August to 13 September and from 11 October to 30 November 2007 - SUITABLE to get back from the Queenstown Do (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628678).

--- Correction ---

The Red e-Mail you received earlier today stated Australia on Sale ends 14 October 2007. This should have said 14 August 2007, as per qantas.co.nz.

Nice Deals to New Zealand

Seats on sale until midnight, Friday 10 August 2007!

Available for travel from 1 September to 27 September 2007 and from 8 October to 12 December 2007.

Book now - seats are limited.


SYD-AKL $259




This one is odd. I bought seats two weeks ago SYD AKL return (to escape APEC Sept 6-9) for $398 return. The sale now is more expensive and sure enough all the sub$200 one way seats are gone.

This one is odd. I bought seats two weeks ago SYD AKL return (to escape APEC Sept 6-9) for $398 return. The sale now is more expensive and sure enough all the sub$200 one way seats are gone.
No they have just migrated to the QF NZ site. I received the QF email and thought that their new prices are actually quite expensive, but I hardly travel QF Y Trans-Tasman anymore, then I noticed that the $199 seemed to be on the QF NZ site and they are in NZD.:)
As is often the case that you can get cheaper QF flights if you do not originate in Australia. Evidence also points out that this is common to all carriers where it can be cheaper to book the same tickets if you are out of their home market.

No they have just migrated to the QF NZ site. I received the QF email and thought that their new prices are actually quite expensive, but I hardly travel QF Y Trans-Tasman anymore, then I noticed that the $199 seemed to be on the QF NA site and they are in NZD.:)
As is often the case that you can get cheaper QF flights if you do not originate in Australia. Evidence also points out that this is common to all carriers where it can be cheaper to book the same tickets if you are out of their home market.

Agreed, but this fare was bought in Sydney, to go ex-Sydney. Great opportunity to use the F lounge too!.

This one is odd. Yes I got one too, "Nice Deals to New Zealand from Perth", only they're not nice at all.

Seats on sale until midnight (AEST) Thursday 16 August 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 16 October to 13 December 2007 and from 8 January to 13 March 2008.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Sydney to One-way from
Brisbane $98
Melbourne $105
Gold Coast $105
Adelaide $115
Hobart $119
Cairns $179
Perth $209

Canberra to One-way from
Melbourne $89
Adelaide $99
Brisbane $109

Melbourne to One-way from
Adelaide $89
Canberra $89
Sydney $105
Hobart $105
Brisbane $129
Perth $189
Cairns $189

Brisbane to One-way from
Sydney $98
Canberra $109
Cairns $129
Melbourne $129
Adelaide $130
Townsville $135
Darwin $185
Perth $289

Cairns to One-way from
Brisbane $129
Sydney $179
Melbourne $189

Gold Coast to One-way from
Sydney $105

Townsville to One-way from
Brisbane $135

Perth to One-way from
Broome $179
Adelaide $189
Melbourne $189
Sydney $209
Brisbane $289

Broome to One-way from
Perth $179

Darwin to One-way from
Brisbane $185

Seats on sale until midnight (AEST) Thursday 16 August 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 16 October to 13 December 2007 and from 8 January to 13 March 2008.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Sydney to One-way from
Brisbane $98
....

Special - yes, but it is a continuation of the previous specials but more expensive. Eg: SYD-BNE was $87 yesterday, now $98.

Seats on sale until midnight (AEST) Thursday 16 August 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 16 October to 13 December 2007 and from 8 January to 13 March 2008.


Bugger - booked a day too early.

Special - yes, but it is a continuation of the previous specials but more expensive. Eg: SYD-BNE was $87 yesterday, now $98.IIRC, the "Get In Early Sale" was for next year (5Feb-13Mar), the dates are different.

As for price, yes it is more expensive BNE/MEL was $119 with that sale, now $129 with this sale.

This week's NZ Jetconnect Sale has:

AKL/ZQN $79 (14 Oct 07 - 27 Oct 07)
AKL/WLG $59 (25 Aug 07 - 08 Sep 07)

2 or 3 weeks ago they had AKL/ZQN for around the same dates, but NZ$69.

I'm awaiting one for the 9th November. Still showing 9's for N/O/Q(&X) on my targeted flight however. ^
Ungh, date's still don't work. :(

Also, since yesterday the targeted flight has dropped from N9 Q9 O9 X9 to N9 Q9 O7 X7. The other 'direct' flight has been N3 Q9 O0 X0 or worse for a month or two.

So that's about to change to O5 X5.

So that's about to change to O5 X5.

Indeed it has.

The Jetstar Celebration Sale has been extended
(http://www.jetstar.com/jetMail/DomCelebSaleExt-07Aug07/index.htm)
With even more seats on sale, now including Perth and Christchurch, here's your chance to fly with Jetstar and see why we've just been named the Best Low Cost Airline in the World and the Best Cabin Crew of ANY airline in Australia and New Zealand (as voted by over 5 million passengers in the 06-07 Skytrax World Airline survey).

Hurry, sale ends midnight, Thursday 16th August.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Sale on now until Thursday 16 August 07 (midnight 23:59 AEST) or unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. Jetsaver conditions apply on all sale fares. Subject to availability (not availabe on all flights or days). Flights are one way.
For travel 16 Oct - 13 Dec 2007 AND 15 Jan - 31 March 2008.
* Only for travel 15 Jan - 31 March 2008.

What I find interesting is that the QANTAS sale starts 08 Jan, whereas Virgin and Jetstar start 15 Jan.

I just received an email from "QANTAS AIRWAYS CONTACT CENTRE AUCKLAND".

As inferred above, earlier this week I booked a flight for myself and mrs serfty AKL to ZQN, this was on QF4191.

Lo and behold, I have just received another email from them advising of a change to the flight number as per the above title.

I have checked and from Sunday October 28th, there is to be a restructuring of Jetconnect New Zealand Domestic flights.

At the moment a query on Qantas.com it really seems to be in a state of flux at the moment as I can't even find QF2791 on the timetables. (Manage Your Booking does show us booked on QF2791)

Expert flyer is no longer showing any direct non-stop flights ZQN/AKL for the period.

"! Your flights have changed, please call your local Qantas office for more details."

QF4190 has now changed to QF2792; same times but cannot book (or see on E/F).

Jury is still out ...

It's a very volatile situation - I'll wait a bit more

Sat 27th Oct seems to be last ZQN-AKL flight.

Nope they all seem to have the 27xx numbers now (with red triangle). I guess this means jetconnect is being rebranded QFLink?

I wonder how long it will take to get emails advising of the changed flight numbers for all my other bookings?

Checking a couple I see it isn't as simple as 41xx => 27xx and also some flight times have changed. Check your bookings.

Qantas has cancelled the DRW-DPS route from October - got a friendly phone call from them today in relation to my flight booked on the route in December. No reaccommodation yet, methinks they're waiting to see if they can settle a deal with Airnorth to take over the route before they finalise the flights. The flights still appear on the timetable at this point, but they're not bookable anymore after October, seem to be zeroed out.

NZ for Next to Nix - 24 Hours Only

Seats on sale until midnight, Thursday 23 August 2007!

Available for travel from 9 September to 25 September 2007.

SYD-WLG $239
CBR-WLG $349

Looks like QANTAS didn't want to be left out of the Pacific Blue New Zealand Start Up sales:

Domestic Sale
Seats on sale until midnight Friday 31 August 2007.

Hurry, seats are limited.

AKL-WLG $69 01 Sep 07 - 31 May 08 (and vice versa)
AKL-CHC $79 01 Sep 07 - 31 May 08 (and vice versa)

Seems to have only been loaded one way :rolleyes: AKL-WLG and AKL-CHC have availability, but not WLG-AKL and CHC-AKL.

Update - the reverse direction is still not loaded :td:

Yep. I saw that as well. NB, I already e-mailed them about it, but they haven't gotten back to me yet.

I also contacted them about it some hours ago.

The fares are up now; I can see $69 availability AKL/WLG, WLG/AKL & $79 AKL/CHC, CHC/AKL on 24th November. ^

Another domestic sale is on again! (When was the last time QF scheduled a sale this close to each other, IIRC the previous sale just finished on Monday night)

Prices from MEL (and other capital cities except DRW)
- ADL and CBR: $89
- SYD and HBA: $105
- BNE: $129
- CNS and PER: $189

Seats are on sale until midnight Monday 27 August 2007 (AEST) unless sold out prior and are valid for travel from Thursday 1 November 2007 to Thursday 13 December 2007.

As per above post:

Seats on sale until midnight (AEST) Monday 27 August 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 1 November to 13 December 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Sydney to One-way from
Brisbane $98
Melbourne $105
Adelaide $115
Hobart $119
Cairns $179
Perth $209
Darwin $230

Canberra to One-way from
Melbourne $89
Adelaide $99
Perth $229

Melbourne to One-way from
Adelaide $89
Canberra $89
Sydney $105
Hobart $105
Brisbane $129
Perth $189
Cairns $189

Brisbane to One-way from
Sydney $98
Cairns $129
Melbourne $129
Adelaide $130
Darwin $185
Perth $289

Cairns to One-way from
Brisbane $129
Sydney $179
Melbourne $189
Darwin $274
Perth $319

Perth to One-way from
Adelaide $189
Melbourne $189
Sydney $209
Canberra $229
Brisbane $289
Cairns $319

Darwin to One-way from
Brisbane $185
Sydney $230
Cairns $274

Another Qantaslink sale from BNE, Dept 15 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07...

Sydney-Moree and Sydney-Narrabri are also on sale 27 Dec - 27 Feb 08 at $78 each. Shame only QantasLink flights to Moree/Narrabri earn double points Sept-Oct (http://www.qantas.com.au/fflyer/dyn/memberSpecials/other/2007/aug/qantasLink).

Yer... sale on SYD-NAA/MRZ services as the flight licence is up for renewal. Both REX and QantasLink are currently battling it out (to gain [ZL] or retain [QF] the licence).

Rgds

Unbelievably Low Fares
2 day sale.

Seats on sale until Wednesday 29 August 2007, unless sold out prior.

AKL-CHC $59 25 Nov 07 - 01 Dec 07
AKL-ZQN $69 11 Nov 07 - 17 Nov 07
AKL-WLG $49 11 Nov 07 - 17 Nov 07

CHC-AKL $59 25 Nov 07 - 01 Dec 07
CHC-ZQN $49 11 Nov 07 - 17 Nov 07
CHC-ROT $59 25 Nov 07 - 01 Dec 07

ZQN-CHC $49 11 Nov 07 - 17 Nov 07

ROT-CHC $59 25 Nov 07 - 01 Dec 07

WLG-AKL $49 11 Nov 07 - 17 Nov 07

NZ Calling Sale

Seats on sale until midnight, Monday 3 September 2007!

These one way fares are available for travel from 14 October to 8 December 2007.

SYD-AKL $249
SYD-WLG $249

BNE-AKL $249
BNE-WLG $249

CNS-AKL $395
CNS-WLG $395

PER-AKL $472
PER-WLG $472

MEL-AKL $249
MEL-WLG $249

Jetstar's International Spring Specials

Spring is in the air at Jetstar and we're celebrating with some sensational international fares. Like our new flights from Cairns to Osaka and Sydney to Kuala Lumpur from only $349!

On sale now until Monday 10 September 2007 (midnight 23:59 AEST) or unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

Sydney to
Kuala Lumpur from $349#
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh) from $369#
Bali from $379#
Japan (Osaka)^ from $399*
Japan (Nagoya - via Cairns)~ from $439*
Honolulu from $459#

Cairns to
Japan (Osaka) from $339*
Japan (Nagoya) from $339*

Melbourne to
Bangkok from $349#
Bali from $379#
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh - via Syd) from $469#
Japan (Osaka - via Syd)^ from $499*

Brisbane to
Japan (Osaka - via Syd)^ from $399*
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh - via Syd) from $469#

Christchurch - Denpasar (Bali) (via Sydney) $599*
Christchurch - Ho Chi Minh City (via Sydney) $599*

TERMS & CONDITIONS
# For travel 16 October - 12 December 2007
* For travel 1 October - 12 December 2007

Flights are one way. Jetsaver conditions apply on all sale fares. Subject to availability (not available on all flights or days).

^ Only via Brisbane/Sydney/Osaka on JQ17/JQ18
~ Only via Cairns/Nagoya on JQ63/JQ64

First time I've seen Jetstar advertise sales from Christchurch...

Cheap MEL-PER-MEL Flights available on the AFL Grand Final weekend flying out of MEL on the 28/09/07 and returning on 01/10/07. I picked up a round trip for under $318 including all taxes. QF have put a heap of extra capacity on for that weekend, assuming the WCE would be through to the finals I guess.

There are 4 or 5 extra flights on with QF12xx type flight numbers on those days. Not published anywhere that I know of, but i've seen it in previous years. Books into O class.

They've been around since late July; see post #360 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8146431&postcount=360) of this thread.

The scheduled times of the flights that have availability for those fares are quite poor IMO.

They've been around since late July; see post #360 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8146431&postcount=360) of this thread.

The scheduled times of the flights that have availability for those fares are quite poor IMO.

Ooops my bad. Went back one page too few :) I got semi reasonable flights, getting in around 11pm to Perth and leaving there on the monday getting back to Melbourne around 12:30. not ideal but for the price, I am not complaining ^

Cheap MEL-PER-MEL Flights available on the AFL Grand Final weekend flying out of MEL on the 28/09/07 and returning on 01/10/07. I picked up a round trip for under $318 including all taxes. QF have put a heap of extra capacity on for that weekend, assuming the WCE would be through to the finals I guess. And what happens if the Weagles lose in week 1, and then again in week 2? No WA team in the GF, and all of these flights flying PER-MEL-PER and nobody on them, but a lot of cheap seats sold on the backfill flights.

Dave

Seats on sale until midnight, Wednesday 5 September 2007!

Available for travel from 13 November to 22 November 2007.

Book now - seats are limited.

BNE-AKL $239
ROK-AKL $325
TSV-AKL $325

And what happens if the Weagles lose in week 1, and then again in week 2? No WA team in the GF, and all of these flights flying PER-MEL-PER and nobody on them, but a lot of cheap seats sold on the backfill flights.

Dave
The WA folks seem to be so nuts about football that I think there will still be a fair easterly flow even if there is no WA team playing.

The WA folks seem to be so nuts about football that I think there will still be a fair easterly flow even if there is no WA team playing.

Just make sure you are not sitting next to one of them. Particularly if/when there is no WC team in the finals. :D :rolleyes:

Just make sure you are not sitting next to one of them. Particularly if/when there is no WC team in the finals. :D :rolleyes:

either way i'm happy. I'll be against the flow from west to east, and if they cancel flights, i'm still going to be accomodated:)

Seats on sale until midnight Thursday 13 September 2007!

Available for travel from 8 October to 8 December 2007.

Book now - seats are limited.

MEL-AKL $249
MEL-WLG $249

PER-AKL $472
PER-WLG $472

SYD-AKL $249
SYD-WLG $249

Seats on sale until midnight Thursday 13 September 2007!

Available for travel from 8 October to 8 December 2007.

MEL/SYD/BNE-AKL/WLG from AUD249, return flights from AUD475 ($215 nz-oz).

ALSO

Fares ex NZ are available for sale until 17/09/2007

AKL/WLG-MEL/SYD from NZD219, return from NZD470 (NZD251 oz-nz)
(BNE from NZD239 & NZD520 [NZD280])

Seats are on sale until midnight Monday 10 September 2007, unless sold out prior.

Auckland to Wellington from $38 one way
Wellington to Auckland from $38 one way

Auckland to Christchurch from $38 one way
Christchurch to Auckland from $38 one way

Christchurch to Queenstown from $49 one way
Queenstown to Christchurch from $49 one way

Christchurch to Rotorua from $59 one way
Rotorua to Christchurch from $59 one way

Auckland to Queenstown from $87 one way
Queenstown to Auckland from $87 one way

Queenstown to Rotorua from $87 one way
Rotorua to Queenstown from $87 one way

For travel from 15 October until 30 November 2007.

Another Qantaslink sale from BNE, Dept 03 Nov 07 - 11 Nov 07...

BNE-BDB $69
BNE-HVB $69
BNE-GLT $69
BNE-ROK $69
BNE-ZBL $79
BNE-RMA $79
BNE-BLT $89
BNE-EMD $89
BNE-MKY $89
BNE-BCI $99
BNE-BKQ $99
BNE-CTL $99
BNE-LRE $99

BNE-NTL $78 28 Sep 07 - 21 Oct 07

Another QANTASLink one in SYD , 28 Sep 07 - 21 Oct 07

SYD-Coffs Harbour $78
SYD-Dubbo $78
SYD-Wagga Wagga $78
SYD-Albury $88
SYD-Armidale $88
SYD-Moree $88
SYD-Narrabri $88
SYD-Tamworth $88

And MEL, 22 Sep 07 - 14 Oct 07

MEL-Devonport $88
MEL-Launceston $88
MEL-Mildura $88
MEL-Newcastle $88
MEL-Wollongong $98

Jetstar Sale Fares
(http://www.jetstar.com/sale-fares.html) 4 - 28 Feb 08

MEL-OOL $49 Mon-Thu on flights before 8am
MEL-LST $49 Mon-Wed on flights after 4pm
MEL-MKY $79 Mon-Thu on flights after 4pm

Seems like they're trying to copy Tiger's fares (http://www.tigerairways.com.au/home/index.php), but only for Feb 08.

JAKARTA - PERTH PROMO (http://www.qantas.com.au/international/id_eng/specials/js.html)

Visit Australia with this great deal offer to Perth from Jakarta.

From Jakarta
Perth US$360

This offer is valid for traveling immediately until 03 October 2007

Ticket must be booked and paid by 03 October 2007.

Ticket price is valid on Qantas direct flight only.

Price quoted is return economy class promotional fare exclusive of taxes and airport related charges.

Valid only for sale in Indonesia and Indonesian originating passenger only.

Another Jetstar Sale (http://www.jetstar.com/sale-fares.html), in response to the Tiger Sale (http://www.tigerairways.com.au):

Melbourne - Gold Coast $14^
Melbourne - Launceston $9*
Melbourne - Sunshine Coast $24#

01 - 29 May 08

Melbourne - Gold Coast $14
01 - 29 May 08Not seeing any availability

Fares may be sold out, or the below conditions may be attached:

^ On sale now until 5pm Mon 17 Sep 2007, or until sold out, for travel between 01 - 29 May 08 (Melboure to Gold Coast, Mon-Wed on flights after 4pm only. Gold Coast to Melboure, Mon-Wed on flights after 4pm only). Sale may be extended.

* On sale now until 5pm Mon 17 Sep 2007, or until sold out, for travel between 01 - 29 May 08 (Melboure to Launceston, Mon-Wed on flights after 4pm only. Launceston to Melboure, Mon-Wed on flights after 4pm only). Sale may be extended.

# On sale now until 5pm Mon 17 Sep 2007, or until sold out, for travel between 01 - 29 May 08 (Melboure to Sunshine Coast, Tue-Thu on flights after 4pm only. Sunshine Coast to Melboure, Tue-Thu on flights after 4pm only). Sale may be extended.

Seats on sale until midnight, Tuesday 18 September 2007!

SYD-AKL $199 10 October to 27 October 2007.
BNE-WLG $199 14 October to 8 December 2007.
ADL-AKL $292 15 October to 27 October 2007.
PER-AKL $399 15 October to 27 October 2007.

They are pretty discounted given the Oz Departure tax in included.

e.g. SYD-AKL-SYD for AUD371 with a 'fare' of AUD152 and +++ of AUD219.

Another qantas.co.nz sale

AKL-WLG $59 20 Feb 08 - 27 Feb 08
CHC-ZQN $59 14 Feb 08 - 21 Feb 08

Also seems to be some good deals to Tahiti:
Return Fares are available for sale until: 21/09/2007
AKL-PPT $829 06 Oct 07 - 01 Dec 07 / 02 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08
CHC-PPT $959 06 Oct 07 - 01 Dec 07 / 02 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08
WLG-PPT $959 06 Oct 07 - 01 Dec 07 / 02 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08

With the above sales, and the qantas 24hr NZ sale, could do:
SYD-AKL-PPT
BNE-WLG-akl-PPT

For around AU$1200, which is a bit cheaper, and around 15-20% more miles.

The PPT fare isn't that good.

Yet more jetconnect schedule changes. The WLG-AKL and AKL-WLG schedules now look a bit odd - I'd expect some days QF will combine 2 flights into 1 :( I got a voicemail message saying to call. On calling I was asked which itinerary. I said I wasn't informed of any specific itinerary but I'm guessing I have several affected ones. Sure enough, there were.

Check your itins as some changes caused misconnects and they had not identified these.

The PPT fare isn't that good.

Yet more jetconnect schedule changes. The WLG-AKL and AKL-WLG schedules now look a bit odd - I'd expect some days QF will combine 2 flights into 1 :( I got a voicemail message saying to call. On calling I was asked which itinerary. I said I wasn't informed of any specific itinerary but I'm guessing I have several affected ones. Sure enough, there were.

Check your itins as some changes caused misconnects and they had not identified these.
Yes all my SC runs for the $38 sale are dead. I had a few booked 19:30 WLG-AKL with the 21:00 AKL-WLG now affected as they have moved my 21:00 to 20:00 so I will still be in the air.
And one was my birthday flight!:mad:
It is not easy to get the O fare before the year is out, without needing to wait in AKL for several hours....
Need some research and call QF to fix this.:(

Yes all my SC runs for the $38 sale are dead. I had a few booked 19:30 WLG-AKL with the 21:00 AKL-WLG now affected as they have moved my 21:00 to 20:00 so I will still be in the air.
And one was my birthday flight!:mad:
It is not easy to get the O fare before the year is out, without needing to wait in AKL for several hours....
Need some research and call QF to fix this.:(

QF should rebook at no charge, regardless of availability of O (note this is different to their weather/other reason disrupt policy). If there are no QF flights that work within a reasonable time frame, ask to be put on Air NZ. If you can, try to make the changes at the airport sales desk. The Australian call centre sometimes is unreasonable in my experience and may force you to get a refund.

Dangit. I checked these changes had been updated correctly and I notice some schedule changes for a couple of international itineraries that now have impossible connections (flight 2 departs before flight 1). Wonder when they were going to let me know about those?

Hmmm... mine and mrs serfty's return flights (ZQN-AKL-MEL) from the ZQN do now no longer comply with MCT for Dom-Int transfers at AKL. :eek:

When booked it was 65 minutes, now it's 50 minutes.

serfty - yhpm

serfty - yhpmThanks, I started a new thread on this. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=737192

Just on the 1 day sale... I got *3* copies of the email from QF.. but amusingly they had NO price ex-MEL.... so I got basically 3 emails saying nothing!

Just on the 1 day sale... I got *3* copies of the email from QF.. but amusingly they had NO price ex-MEL.... so I got basically 3 emails saying nothing! I have email coming to this computer for four different people - and all four of us got three copies of the same emails. Something screwy with the QF email systems, methinks.

Dave

I have email coming to this computer for four different people - and all four of us got three copies of the same emails. Something screwy with the QF email systems, methinks.


Yep 3 copies here as well. One included prices, the other two were generic sale advice emails.

Since there were no sales out of MEL, I received 3 x 3 copies of the mail showning no prices. It was easy to discern they were ex BNE and SYD only.

28 Oct - 12 Dec 07

SYD-DPS $269*
MEL-DPS $299*
BNE-syd-DPS $389*
ADL-syd-DPS $439*

* On sale now until 12pm (midday) Mon 24 Sep 2007, or until sold out, for travel between 28 Oct - 12 Dec 07 (excluding Fri/Sun flights). Sale may be extended.

Much cheaper from Denpasar to Australia:

http://www.jetstar.com/salefares-dps.html

DPS-SYD US$99
DPS-MEL US$119

Around US$200 all-in ~ AU$240.

Much cheaper from Denpasar to Australia:

http://www.jetstar.com/salefares-dps.html

DPS-SYD US$99
DPS-MEL US$119

Around US$200 all-in ~ AU$240.

Keep in mind that OZ-DPS departures include a whopping great Airport Tax ($30 odd out of Sydney I think?). Whereas departures from DPS you pay the tax on departure (though a more reasonable Rp100,000 - or $13's worth). So that accounts for most of the difference.

Much cheaper from Denpasar to Australia:

http://www.jetstar.com/salefares-dps.html

DPS-SYD US$99
DPS-MEL US$119


The prices are the same - only the URL above shows the ex taxes/etc prices, where the "normal" URL shows the inc taxes/etc.

If you actually try and book them the flights are A$108 in both directions, which is roughly US$99, until it adds the taxes and they become A$230-ish each way.

SYD-CHC AU$199
CHC-SYD NZ$179

* On sale now until 12pm (midday) Mon 24 Sep 2007, or until sold out, for travel between 16 Oct - 12 Dec 07, selected days and flights only. Sale may be extended.

Useful for the Queenstown Do (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628678), if you don't already have tickets.

Alice Springs to One-way from
Ayers Rock (Uluru) $120
Melbourne $179
Adelaide $189
Sydney $206
Darwin $210
Brisbane $213
Perth $261
Cairns $278

Ayers Rock (Uluru) to One-way from
Alice Springs $120
Melbourne $185
Sydney $214
Perth $248
Cairns $312

Darwin to One-way from
Brisbane $204
Alice Springs $210
Sydney $230
Perth $258
Adelaide $258
Cairns $274

On sale until midnight (AEST) Wednesday 26 September 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 14 January 2008 to 13 March 2008.

Qantas Aussie AirPass

Fares from just $1099*

Most travel dates are available at different price levels.
(Prices are in USD from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Honolulu)
Zone 1: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart, Launceston and Newcastle $1,099*
Zone 2: Cairns, Townsville, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock (Uluru), Darwin, Hamilton Island, Rockhampton, Mackay, Gladstone and Gove $1,399*
Zone 3: Perth, Broome and Hayman Island $1,599*

Offers expire on 30 June 2008! Unlimited additional stopovers are permitted for $100 each. Prices listed are based on May 2008 travel period with a maximum stay of 21 days.

US to New Zealand from LAX or SFO

Fares from just $898**
Sample Fares (Prices are in USD)
Los Angeles to Auckland $898**
Los Angeles to Christchurch $1,018**
San Francisco to Wellington $1,018**

Offers expire on 30 September 2007! For these fares start your travel between now through 30 September 2007 or between 1 November and 30 November 2007. For an additional $120, visit Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown instead of Auckland.

15 Dec 07 - 10 Feb 08

Only seems to be $10 off standard fares from BNE.

And what happens if the Weagles lose in week 1, and then again in week 2? No WA team in the GF, and all of these flights flying PER-MEL-PER and nobody on them, but a lot of cheap seats sold on the backfill flights. *cough*

Dave

Choice Deals to NZ

Seats on sale until midnight, Monday 1 October 2007!

Brisbane to Auckland - 20 November to 12 December 2007, and 20 January to 16 March 2008.
Brisbane to Wellington - 14 October to 9 December 2007, and 20 January to 16 March 2008.

BNE-AKL $229
BNE-WLG $229

Melbourne to Auckland - 10 October to 12 December 2007, and 16 January to 19 March 2008.
Melbourne to Wellington - 25 October to 12 December 2007, and 21 January to 11 March 2008.

MEL-AKL $229
MEL-WLG $229

from Sydney/Adelaide - Available for travel from 10 October to 12 December 2007 and from 16 January to 19 March 2008.

SYD-AKL $229
SYD-WLG $229

ADL-AKL $369
ADL-WLG $375

from Perth - Available for travel from 18 October to 12 December 2007 and from 21 January to 17 March 2008.

PER-AKL $469
PER-WLG $469

Sale today only.

Seats on sale until midnight tonight, Tuesday 25 September 2007, unless sold out prior.

Auckland to Christchurch from $69 one way
Christchurch to Auckland from $69 one way

Christchurch to Rotorua from $69 one way
Rotorua to Christchurch from $69 one way

For travel between Auckland and Christchurch from 5 March until 12 March 2008 and between Christchurch and Rotorua from 19 February until 29 February 2008.

Seats on sale until midnight Monday 8 October 2007, unless sold out prior.

Auckland to One-way from
Wellington $65
Christchurch $75
Queenstown $119
Sydney $229
Melbourne $229
Brisbane $229

Christchurch to One-way from
Auckland $75
Queenstown $75
Rotorua $95

Wellington to One-way from
Auckland $65
Sydney $219
Melbourne $219
Brisbane $229

Rotorua to One-way from
Christchurch $95
Queenstown $119

Queenstown to One-way from
Christchurch $75
Auckland $119
Rotorua $119


These special fares are valid for travel:
- Between Auckland and Wellington from 1 November to 12 December 2007 and from 15 January to 19 March 2008.
- Between Auckland and Christchurch from 1 December to 12 December 2007 and from 15 January to 19 March 2008.
- Between Auckland and Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown or Rotorua and Queenstown from 15 January to 19 March 2008.
- From Auckland or Wellington to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from 1 November to 12 December 2007 and from 1 February to 19 March 2008.

Prices include all ticket surcharges and taxes.

To celebrate the Footy Finals, Jetstar are offering JetMail members an exclusive, members-only opportunity!

Fares to selected Jetstar destinations in Australia will be priced based on the number of goals scored by the winning team out of Geelong and Port Adelaide.

Jetstar will offer a thousand sale seats for each goal scored by the winning team.

For example, if the winning team scores 15 goals and 25 points on Saturday 29 September, the offer will be 15,000 seats on sale for $15 each!

The sale will be on Sunday 30 September 2007, so be on the lookout for your next JetMail with all the details. Sale period will be strictly limited.

Yet more schedule changes for jetconnect (QF domestic in NZ). Lately every week I have several bookings affected by these changes - some fairly trivial but others not so (had some with impossible connections). QF not as good at advising of schedule changes as it used to - eg I get an email advising one particular itinerary has had a schedule change, but under my bookings when I check each one I see that several itineraries have been impacted.

To celebrate the Footy Finals, Jetstar are offering JetMail members an exclusive, members-only opportunity!


http://www.jetstar.com/jetMail/AFL-30Sep07/index.htm

24,000 Seats for $24 each:

Well done Geelong! To celebrate the Footy Finals, we're sharing a special offer with all JetMail members - 24,000 seats to some of our best domestic destinations for only $24 each.

These exclusive fares are on sale now until 3.00pm (AEST) today, 30 September 2007, unless sold out prior and are valid for travel between 03 May - 31 May 08.

SYD-OOL $24
SYD-AVV $24

ADL-AVV $24

OOL-SYD $24

AVV-ADL $24
AVV-SYD $24

MEL-HOB $24
MEL-NTL $24

BNE-NTL $24
BNE-ROK $24
BNE-MKY $24

San Francis-go
Seats on sale until midnight Wednesday 31 October 2007 (AEST), unless sold out earlier.

MEL-SFO
$1973 01 Nov 07 - 09 Dec 07
$1973 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08
$2073 29 Sep 07 - 31 Oct 07
$2223 17 Jan 08 - 31 Jan 08

SYD-SFO
$1991 01 Nov 07 - 09 Dec 07
$1991 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08
$2091 29 Sep 07 - 31 Oct 07
$2241 17 Jan 08 - 31 Jan 08

BNE-SFO
$2164 01 Nov 07 - 09 Dec 07
$2164 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08
$2264 29 Sep 07 - 31 Oct 07
$2414 17 Jan 08 - 31 Jan 08

CBR-SFO
$2252 01 Nov 07 - 09 Dec 07
$2252 01 Feb 08 - 31 Mar 08
$2352 29 Sep 07 - 31 Oct 07
$2502 17 Jan 08 - 31 Jan 08

CNS-SFO

Jetstar's Domestic Sales Fares

1 Feb - 29 Feb 08
Melbourne - Sunshine Coast (Tue, Thu, Sat only) $69*
Melbourne - Darwin $99*

* On sale now until midnight (23:59pm AEST) Sun 7 Oct 2007, or until sold out, for travel between 1 Feb - 29 Feb 08, selected days and flights only. Sale may be extended.

Probably in response to Tiger's Sales for Feb 08.

Jetstar to grow low fare flights between Melbourne and Perth

Special web sale* fares from $49 at Jetstar.com (*Conditions apply)

Australia’s low fares airline Jetstar will expand to double daily operations on the high demand Melbourne – Perth route corridor from 15 November 2007 to meet existing market demand by introducing a direct evening service to Perth from Melbourne Airport.

Jetstar currently serves the Melbourne to Perth market with a daily direct A320 service departing each afternoon from Melbourne Avalon Airport, and the additional capacity represents the next phase in the growth of the carrier’s branded operations in Western Australia.

Jetstar is the only Australian domestic airline to currently operate from two airports in the one capital city, and its two airport strategy in Melbourne has supported strong growth in passenger volumes to and from Victoria since commencing in May 2004.

Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics data for the year to July 2007 has identified the Melbourne – Perth route as one of the nation’s fastest growing markets, rising 14.6 per cent compared to the year to July 2006 and supporting an existing 1.5 million yearly passenger movements.

Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said the airline had sought to consolidate its presence on the Melbourne – Perth route in response to existing strong market demand and to maintain its low fares leadership position in this growing flight market.

Mr Joyce said existing 177 seat configured A320 aircraft based at Melbourne Airport, one of its largest domestic operations, would support the new ‘overnight’ return service between Melbourne and Perth.

Jetstar has launched its new Melbourne – Perth daily service from Melbourne Airport with special one way web sale* fares available at Jetstar.com from $49 for a limited period.

The special web fares are available between 6pm (18:00) AEST and midnight (11:59) AEST on Tuesday 2 October 2007 unless seats sell out prior. The special fares are available at Jetstar.com.

The special offer is available for travel between 15 November and 15 December 2007 excluding Fridays and Sundays. (Conditions apply).

Jetstar’s every day web fares between Melbourne Airport and Perth will start from $149 at Jetstar.com.
Mr Joyce said the Qantas Group had acquired nine additional A320s for Jetstar to be introduced between December 2007 and March 2009.

He said in the second half of the 2008 calendar year Jetstar would consolidate all its direct Melbourne bound services to Perth from Melbourne Avalon Airport, supported by a second A320 aircraft based at Melbourne Avalon.

“Jetstar has greatly enhanced its competitive offering on the Melbourne – Perth market to better meet existing demand and provide consumers more flexibility and choice within the Qantas flying network,” Mr Joyce said.

“As the low fares leader in Australian skies our new daily service between Melbourne and Perth will, through our superior cost base and growing fleet utilisation, help drive lower costs and better sustain lower fares.

“Demand for our existing daily service between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Perth continues to exceed expectations. Our aim is always to sustainably grow operations on any market that responds to our presence and continued growth on the route has been projected.”

Jetstar will operate to Perth daily from both Melbourne and Melbourne Avalon Airports and the low fares carrier will clearly identify the departure points for each of its daily services between Melbourne and Perth through its major booking channels including Jetstar.com, Jetstar Telephone Reservations and Travel Agents.

Mr Joyce said both daily Jetstar services between Melbourne and Perth had different departure times, flight numbers and travel itineraries that would clearly distinguish the departing/arriving airport and terminal for all Jetstar passengers.

By example the flight numbers for Jetstar’s daily return Melbourne – Perth service are published JQ 970 and JQ 971, whilst the Melbourne Avalon – Perth daily return flights are numbered JQ 652 and JQ 653. Additional information on these services will also be available on the airline’s popular website at Jetstar.com.

“The timing of the new Jetstar overnight service between Melbourne Airport and Perth compliments our existing daily service between Melbourne Avalon and Perth and offers our customers even greater choice on this popular flying market,” Mr Joyce said.

“It also continues our commitment to drive growth out of Victoria and our desire to grow Jetstar’s presence in Perth ahead of further domestic and possible international growth opportunities from Western Australia in coming years.”

From 15 November 2007 Jetstar will operate at least 220 return domestic services each week collectively from Melbourne Airport and Melbourne Avalon Airport, situated between Victoria’s two largest cities of Melbourne and Geelong.

Note*
For Jetstar domestic flights to/from Australia AUD / NZ $2 per passenger per flight segment will be added to fares paid by credit or charge card. Telephone bookings attract additional amounts. Travel Agents may charge more. More details at Jetstar.com

Surprising Singapore

Looking for a break? Discover the flavours, cultures and landscapes of the vibrant city of Singapore.

Qantas has return flights from Perth to Singapore on sale now with a choice of three travel dates.

Singapore's harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture awaits you.

Seats on sale until Thursday 11 October 2007 unless sold out earlier.

Travel Dates

Choose from three travel periods:

15 October to 14 November 2007,
28 January to 13 March 2008, or
24 March to 31 March 2008.

Perth to Singapore $867

Another QantasLink sale:

BNE-NTL $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07

MEL-DPO $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
MEL-LST $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
MEL-MQL $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
MEL-NTL $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
MEL-WOL $98 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07

SYD-CFS $78 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-DBO $78 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-PMQ $78 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-WGA $78 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-ABX $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-MRZ $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-NAA $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07
SYD-TMW $88 27 Oct 07 - 11 Nov 07

Another QantasLink NZ "sale":

AKL-CHC $69 01 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 07
AKL-WLG $59 30 Dec 07 - 12 Jan 08

CHC-ROT $59 01 Dec 07 - 15 Dec 07

Seats on sale until midnight Saturday 13 October 2007, unless
sold out prior.

Auckland to:
Sydney one way from $209
Melbourne one way from $209
Brisbane one way from $209
Adelaide one way from $291
Perth one way from $391

Wellington to:
Sydney one way from $209
Melbourne one way from $209
Brisbane one way from $209
Adelaide one way from $291
Perth one way from $391

These special fares are valid for travel:
- From Auckland to Sydney from 4 November to 30 November 2007
and from 1 February to 18 March 2008.
- From Wellington to Sydney from 4 November to 24 November
2007 and from 1 February to 18 March 2008.
- From Auckland to Brisbane from 12 February to 18 March
2008.
- From Wellington to Brisbane on 4, 11, 18, 25 November 2007
and from 1 February to 18 March 2008.
- From Wellington to Melbourne from 1 February to 18 March
2008.
- From Auckland to Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth or from
Wellington to Adelaide and Perth from 1 February to 8 March
2008.

Prices include all ticket surcharges and taxes.

Cheap flights to and from CBR for Oct 15. I wonder why ;)
SYD/CBR for $110.

5,000 extra points with Earlybird to UK and Europe Germany (from New Zealand)

Earn 5,000 extra Frequent Flyer points* with every Qantas Earlybird fare to UK or Europe.

Earlybird fares could take you to any of 85 UK and European destinations.

To earn the 5,000 extra points you must travel between
21 January and 30 November 2008.

This offer is valid for registrations and bookings made between 15 October and
17 December 2007.

Prices are around NZ$2200 to FRA, LHR, CDG, FCO

Seems to be slightly cheaper than last time (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8401253&postcount=413).

Another Qantaslink sale from BNE, Dept 15 Dec 07 - 01 Feb 08...

BNE-BDB $65
BNE-HVB $65
BNE-GLT $65
BNE-ROK $65
BNE-RMA $69
BNE-ZBL $79
BNE-BLT $79
BNE-CTL $79
BNE-EMD $79
BNE-MKY $79
BNE-BCI $89
BNE-BKQ $89
BNE-LRE $89

SYD-Coffs Harbour $77 17 Nov 07 - 03 Feb 08

SYD-Dubbo $89 24 Dec 07 - 16 Feb 08
SYD-Wagga Wagga $89 24 Dec 07 - 16 Feb 08
SYD-Albury $99 24 Dec 07 - 16 Feb 08

MEL-Mildura $98 24 Dec 07 - 16 Feb 08

Australia Explorer Sale

On sale until midnight (AEST) Thursday 25 October 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 15 January to 15 March 2008 and from 29 April to 26 June 2008.

SYD-Brisbane $89
SYD-Canberra $94
SYD-Melbourne $95
SYD-Gold Coast $99
SYD-Adelaide $115
SYD-Hobart $119
SYD-Cairns $159
SYD-Perth $205
SYD-Darwin $220

CBR-Melbourne $94
CBR-Sydney $94
CBR-Adelaide $99
CBR-Brisbane $109

MEL-Adelaide $89
MEL-Canberra $94
MEL-Sydney $95
MEL-Hobart $99
MEL-Brisbane $119
MEL-Cairns $169
MEL-Perth $189

BNE-Sydney $89
BNE-Canberra $109
BNE-Cairns $119
BNE-Melbourne $119
BNE-Townsville $125
BNE-Adelaide $130
BNE-Darwin $179
BNE-Perth $289

CNS-Brisbane $119
CNS-Sydney $159
CNS-Melbourne $169
CNS-Perth $299

OOL-Sydney $99

TSV-Brisbane $125

PER-Adelaide $179
PER-Broome $179
PER-Melbourne $189
PER-Sydney $205
PER-Brisbane $289
PER-Darwin $289
PER-Cairns $299

Broome-Perth $179

DRW-Brisbane $179
DRW-Sydney $220
DRW-Adelaide $239
DRW-Perth $289

Current fares are $127 each way. Seems like any sales are starting the week after but perhaps there will be a sale? Any thoughts from the locals?

Current fares are $127 each way. Seems like any sales are starting the week after but perhaps there will be a sale? Any thoughts from the locals?Quite unlikely - Peak holiday period is basically from the weekend before Christmas until a Week or two after New Year's day.

That's why his sale does not relate to travel before Jan 15th.

There was a backfill sale for SYD-MEL flights last year between the Melbourne and Sydney Ashes Cricket tests (Dec 29-31) but fares MEL-SYD were sky high. (Except for D class ;) )

Intrigued by Shanghai? Experience the shaping of a new city swirling with rapid change.

Qantas is introducing two direct services a week from Melbourne to Shanghai from 11 March 2008.

Book your 2008 flight now for only $988 return.

Flights are for departure between 11 March to 1 April
2008 and 26 April to 17 June 2008.

Sale ends midnight (AEDT) Friday 2 November 2007!

9,984 points & 70SCs for $987.51 including taxes for MEL-PVG (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=MEL-PVG&RANGE=&PATH-COLOR=&PATH-UNITS=mi&PATH-MINIMUM=&SPEED-GROUND=&SPEED-UNITS=kts&RANGE-STYLE=best&RANGE-COLOR=&MAP-STYLE=) (Zone 6)...

KUL-SYD 588 MYR (~AU$190) 13Dec07-01Jan08
SYD-KUL 588 MYR (~AU$190) 03Jan08-31Jan08

* On sale now until midnight (23.59 Malaysian time) Fri 09 Nov 2007, or until sold out, for travel from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, between 13 Dec 07 - 01 Jan 08 and Sydney to Kuala Lumpur, between 03 Jan - 31 Jan 08, selected days and flights only. Sale may be extended. Fares do not include surcharges, fees and taxes.

Escape to NZ

Seats on sale until midnight Wednesday 21 November 2007 (AEDT), unless sold out prior.

Travel between 26 Jan 08 - 18 Mar 08.

BNE-AKL $229
BNE-WLG $229
MEL-AKL $229
MEL-WLG $229
SYD-AKL $229
SYD-WLG $229

Escape to NZ

Seats on sale until midnight Wednesday 21 November 2007 (AEDT), unless sold out prior.

Travel between 26 Jan 08 - 18 Mar 08.

BNE-AKL $229
BNE-WLG $229
MEL-AKL $229
MEL-WLG $229
SYD-AKL $229
SYD-WLG $229

Plus:

Canberra to
Auckland $351
Wellington $351

"from" prices one-way. Bargain. :rolleyes:

To celebrate the launch of Premium Economy, a new class of international travel for Qantas, you could earn double points.*

On sale now, Premium Economy will be progressively introduced on selected B747-400 flights for travel from April 2008 departing from Sydney to London, Singapore, Bangkok and Johannesburg, for travel from May 2008 departing from Melbourne to London, Singapore and Hong Kong and for travel from August 2008 between Sydney and Hong Kong.

This offer is valid on selected Qantas and British Airways operated flights^ between:

Sydney and Johannesburg
Sydney and London (via Bangkok or Singapore)
Sydney and Bangkok
Bangkok and London
Sydney and Singapore
Melbourne and London (via Singapore or Hong Kong)
Melbourne and Hong Kong
Melbourne and Singapore
Hong Kong and London
Singapore and London
To be eligible for this offer you must:

register between 13 November and 23 December 2007, and
book between 13 November and 23 December 2007, and
commence and complete all travel between 1 April and 30 June 2008 for flights from Sydney, Bangkok and Singapore, and between 16 May and 30 June 2008 for flights from Melbourne and Hong Kong

To celebrate the launch of Premium Economy, a new class of international travel for Qantas, you could earn double points.*
...

This offer is valid on selected Qantas and British Airways operated flights^ between:

...

Hong Kong and London



I recently travelled to the UK on 2 separate bookings (which I asked a TA to combine into 1 PNR) - BNE-HKG-BNE QF why, and HKG-LHR-HKG in BA WT+. The BA WT+ component was HKD 4,650 + taxes - almost exactly A$2,000 inclusive.

So 160 SCs and 25,164 + (2 x 5,991) = 37,146 points for 2 grand seems pretty good to me...

.................................................. ......Pts C/bonus S/bonus Total SCs

BA 028 PREMIUM ECONOMY 11SEP07 HONG KONG/LONDON (HEATHROW) 5,991 600 5,991 12,582 80
BA 031 PREMIUM ECONOMY 16SEP07 LONDON (HEATHROW)/HONG KONG 5,991 600 5,991 12,582 80

I recently travelled to the UK on 2 separate bookings (which I asked a TA to combine into 1 PNR) - BNE-HKG-BNE QF why, and HKG-LHR-HKG in BA WT+. The BA WT+ component was HKD 4,650 + taxes - almost exactly A$2,000 inclusive.

So 160 SCs and 25,164 + (2 x 5,991) = 37,146 points for 2 grand seems pretty good to me...

.................................................. ......Pts C/bonus S/bonus Total SCs

BA 028 PREMIUM ECONOMY 11SEP07 HONG KONG/LONDON (HEATHROW) 5,991 600 5,991 12,582 80
BA 031 PREMIUM ECONOMY 16SEP07 LONDON (HEATHROW)/HONG KONG 5,991 600 5,991 12,582 80


Hw did you manage 4650HKD on T Class. That is excellent value!

BA have some good specials ex hong kong.

I wanted to fly to LHR in August and was quoted around $4500k EX SYD

instead I booked

VS in Y+ from SYD-HKG - SYD for $1500 all up

I then got BA WT+ from HKG-LHR-HKG for $1490 all up

So a much cheper option than buying a straight through ticket.... even managed to use my last BA miles and MFU the BA legs to club :cool:

Hw did you manage 4650HKD on T Class. That is excellent value!

Go to BA website
Choose "Hong Kong" as your country of departure
Search for Premium Economy - Lowest
Print the quotes for the days you want
Call your TA or local BA office to ticket them (you might not be able to use your non HKG credit card however YMMV)



Eeeeezy

Go to BA website
Choose "Hong Kong" as your country of departure
Search for Premium Economy - Lowest
Print the quotes for the days you want
Call your TA or local BA office to ticket them (you might not be able to use your non HKG credit card however YMMV)



Eeeeezy


That price is ridicoulously cheap as I recall the cheapest before was when Qf started the route and it cost 3800HKD (or around) excl tax.

What are the restrictions on the tix and can you upgrade using BA Miles (or CX miles assume it is etix.)
Seriously consider this as an alternative to my 18000-22000HKD I Class return on CX (via TPE)

What are the restrictions on the tix and can you upgrade using BA Miles (or CX miles assume it is etix.)
Seriously consider this as an alternative to my 18000-22000HKD I Class return on CX (via TPE)

as per my post above... I was able to MFU (Miles for Upgrade) with BA on a WT+ fare that was in their summer special sale ($1490AUD return Inc).

As long as you book the fare on the BA site and it does not have a big red D for dicount, you can upgrade.

another way of searching is to log in with your BA number and then do a search for book and upgrade.... you can then get J confirmed at time of booking if avail.

Jetstar International celebrates one year of flying! (http://www.jetstar.com/sale-fares.html)

It's been a year since Jetstar International took to the skies for the first time. And to celebrate, we are having a sale on some of our amazing overseas destinations.

We have also partnered some of our sale fares with hotel stays to give you some great value holiday packages to choose from.

But hurry, this sale ends midnight Thursday 22 November 2007, unless sold out prior.

Travel periods are:

• 02 February - 13 March 2008 (selected destinations only)*
• 01 May - 15 June 2008 (excluding Cairns to Nagoya)

MEL-CHC (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=MEL-CHC) $169*
MEL-BKK (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=MEL-BKK) $299

SYD-CHC (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=SYD-CHC) $169*
SYD-KUL (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=SYD-KUL) $239*
SYD-SGN (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=SYD-SGN) $259
SYD-HNL (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=SYD-HNL) $299*
SYD-OSA (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=SYD-OSA) $299*
SYD-HKT (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=SYD-HKT) $349*

BNE-CHC (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=BNE-CHC) $159*
BNE-OSA (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=BNE-OSA) $299*

OOL-CHC (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=OOL-CHC) $159*

CNS-OSA (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=CNS-OSA) $199*
CNS-NGO (http://gc.kls2.com/cgi-bin/gc?PATH=CNS-NGO) $199*

87th Birthday Sale

On sale until midnight (AEDT) Monday 19 November 2007, unless sold out prior.

These specials are valid for travel from 1 December to 19 December 2007.

SYD-BNE $99
SYD-MEL $109
SYD-OOL $119
SYD-ADL $135
SYD-CNS $169

CBR-MEL $99
CBR-BNE $110

MEL-CBR $99
MEL-SYD $109
MEL-CNS $189

BNE-SYD $99
BNE-CBR $110
BNE-TSV $125

CNS-SYD $169
CNS-MEL $189

OOL-SYD $119

TSV-BNE $125

BNE-TSV $125
SYD-ADL $135

These are Zone 2, and will earn 15SCs.

SYD-CNS $169
MEL-CNS $189


These are Zone 3, and will earn 20SCs.

I think everything else is Zone 1, and only earns 10SCs.

CHC-ZQN $49 03Feb08 - 16Feb08
CHC-ROT $59 16Feb08 - 01Mar08

JETSTAR'S UNBELIEVEABLE 5 CENT SALE
(http://www.smh.com.au/news/travel/jetstar-to-sell-five-cent-airfares/2007/11/20/1195321776119.html)
Hurry and book your 5 cent airfare now! There are only 5,000 seats available from 7.00pm to midnight (AEDT) 20 November 2007, until sold out.

Fares are for travel between 3 May - 3 June 2008 and 29 July - 9 September 2008. Flights are one way, web only. Subject to availability. Not available on all flights or days.

NB, jetstar.com.au says 20 Nov, news.com.au says 21 Nov.

JETSTAR'S UNBELIEVEABLE 5 CENT SALE
(http://www.smh.com.au/news/travel/jetstar-to-sell-five-cent-airfares/2007/11/20/1195321776119.html)
Hurry and book your 5 cent airfare now! There are only 5,000 seats available from 7.00pm to midnight (AEDT) 20 November 2007, until sold out.

Fares are for travel between 3 May - 3 June 2008 and 29 July - 9 September 2008. Flights are one way, web only. Subject to availability. Not available on all flights or days.

NB, jetstar.com.au says 20 Nov, news.com.au says 21 Nov.

website already more borked than ever

My email came through 9:31pm - far too late to be of any use. Stupid.

I posted the link on AFF in this thread (http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/community/cheap-domestic-airfares/jetstars-cheapest-ever-fare-11517-6.html) soon after the sale started. Some people managed to get quite a few tickets, with someone even getting 5 tickets return BNE-MKY-BNE...

Surprising this time that BPay actually worked for me, even though I only did it once. Some people couldn't pay the 0.05c via BPay though. :rolleyes:

Received two emails.
One at 8:04 and one at 8:46.

Go figure! :rolleyes:

We were out so it didn't really matter.

Exotic Explorer Sale

Take a new trail and discover some of the worlds most vibrant international cities with Qantas in 2008.

The Exotic Explorer Sale offers great deals on return flights from Perth to Mumbai,^ Delhi,^ Johannesburg,^ Singapore# and Hong Kong. The time is right to book your 2008 trip now.

Perth to Singapore return from $1003#

Travel between 1 February and 13 March 2008, and between 24 March and 31 March 2008. Hurry sale ends midnight (AEDT) 30 November 2007.

Perth to Hong Kong return from $1041

Travel between 28 January and 13 March 2008. Hurry sale ends midnight (AEDT) 28 November 2007.

Perth to Mumbai or Delhi return from $1535^

Explore Mumbai and Delhi and overload your senses with the extremes of India. Sale now on for travel from 1 February 2008 to 31 March 2008. Hurry, sale ends midnight (AEDT) 11 January 2008.

Perth to Johannesburg return from $1848^

Feel the pulse of South Africa in Johannesburg, the dynamic heart of this amazing country. Sale now on for travel from 21 January to 30 June 2008. Hurry, sale ends midnight (AEDT) 14 December 2007.

Explorer Sale as advertised ex Brisbane:

Take a new trail and discover some of the worlds most
vibrant international cities with Qantas in 2008.

The Exotic Explorer Sale offers great deals on return
flights to Mumbai, Delhi^ and Johannesburg. The time is
right to book your 2008 trip now.

Flights to Mumbai and Delhi^ are valid for departures
between 1 February and 31 March 2008 and are available for
sale until midnight (AEDT) 11 January 2008.

Flights to Johannesburg are valid for departures between 21
January and 30 June 2008, and are available for sale until
midnight (AEDT) 14 December 2007.

Hurry - seats are limited.

Brisbane to:
Mumbai return from $1544
Delhi^ return from $1544
Johannesburg return from $2138

Ah-ha! So that might explain why there are so few award seats available between PER and JNB! From PER the only R/T availability I can find is in May-June, and some outbound availability in October, but nothing from JNB at that time... Hope they'll load some more award seats soon.

Red Hot fares between Auckland and Wellington

Seats on sale until midnight Sunday 25 November 2007, unless sold out prior.

AKL-WLG NZ$48
WLG-AKL NZ$48

These special fares are valid for travel from 1 December until 19 December 2007.

To celebrate the launch of Premium Economy, a new class of international travel for Qantas, you could earn double points.*

On sale now, Premium Economy will be progressively introduced on selected B747-400 flights for travel from April 2008 departing from Sydney to London, Singapore, Bangkok and Johannesburg, for travel from May 2008 departing from Melbourne to London, Singapore and Hong Kong and for travel from August 2008 between Sydney and Hong Kong.

This offer is valid on selected Qantas and British Airways operated flights^ between:

Sydney and Johannesburg
Sydney and London (via Bangkok or Singapore)
Sydney and Bangkok
Bangkok and London
Sydney and Singapore
Melbourne and London (via Singapore or Hong Kong)
Melbourne and Hong Kong
Melbourne and Singapore
Hong Kong and London
Singapore and London
To be eligible for this offer you must:

register between 13 November and 23 December 2007, and
book between 13 November and 23 December 2007, and
commence and complete all travel between 1 April and 30 June 2008 for flights from Sydney, Bangkok and Singapore, and between 16 May and 30 June 2008 for flights from Melbourne and Hong Kong
Offer valid for travel on Qantas and British Airways Premium Economy/World Traveller Plus flights QF1, QF2, QF31, QF32, QF9, QF10, QF29, QF30, QF301, QF302, QF319, QF320, QF3345, QF3346, QF63 and QF64 only.
No 127/128 SYD/HKG/SYD?

Offer valid for travel on Qantas and British Airways Premium Economy/World Traveller Plus flights QF1, QF2, QF31, QF32, QF9, QF10, QF29, QF30, QF301, QF302, QF319, QF320, QF3345, QF3346, QF63 and QF64 only.
No 127/128 SYD/HKG/SYD? Yes, that sounds correct, at the moment the SYD-HKG-SYD flights are turn-around flights, and do not continue anywhere, unlike MEL-HKG-MEL which are through routed to LHR. Since the intention is to offer Y+ to LHR, it is therefore available MEL-HKG.

Dave

Thailand to Melbourne Sale
http://www.jetstar.com/salefares-bkk.html

BKK-MEL MYR 3700 = 130 AUD

* On sale now until 19:59 (Thailand Standard Time) Monday 03 December 2007, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. Flights are one way and are subject to availability (not available on all flights or days). Fares are non-refundable and name changes are not permitted.

Malaysia to Sydney Sale
http://www.jetstar.com/salefares-kul.html

KUL-SYD MYR 288 = 97 AUD

* On sale now until 20:59 (Malaysia Standard Time) Monday 03 December 2007, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended. Flights are one way and are subject to availability (not available on all flights or days). Fares are non-refundable and name changes are not permitted.
Fares exclude SFTs (surcharges, fees and taxes), meals, refreshments and entertainment (available at extra charge). Additional charges also apply for payment by credit or charge card and for telephone bookings (1800 813 090).

KUL-SYD AI is around 700 MYR = 235 AUD
BKK-MEL AI is around ~7500 THB = 270 AUD

NB, I think this is Jetstar's first sale from Bangkok...

72 Hour Domestic Sale

AKL-CHC $65
AKL-ZQN $99
AKL-WLG $55

CHC-AKL $65
CHC-ZQN $75
CHC-ROT $95

ZQN-AKL $99
ZQN-CHC $75
ZQN-ROT $99

ROT-CHC $95
ROT-ZQN $99

WLG-AKL $55

10,000 seats, Get Packing

Seats on sale until midnight, Thursday 29 November 2007.

To celebrate the announcement of more services and more aircraft including a fleet of Airbus 321s (subject to regulatory approval), we're having a 321 sale - that's 3 cities at 2 for 1 prices!
Be part of the celebration, and grab some 2 for 1 fares today.

Cairns to/from Melbourne $199 for 2 people - that's $99.50 each.

Cairns to/from Sydney $169 for 2 people - that's $84.50 each.

Search for two passengers within the travel period and our booking system will show the available sale fares per person at half price. Fares must be booked in pairs.

Hurry, this sale ends at 4pm (AEDT) Wednesday 28 November 2007, unless sold out prior.

For travel on selected flights between 8 April - 29 May 2008, excluding school holidays and public holidays.

Fares are one way, web only. Jetsaver conditions apply. For all payments by credit or charge card, an additional $2 will apply per passenger per domestic flight sector booked. Fares are non-refundable and name changes are not permitted.

As mentioned in this thread on AFF (http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/community/open-discussion/jetstar-49-per-mel-11622.html), Jetstar are matching Tiger's $49.95 MEL-PER fare. Seems to be on every Tue/Wed/Sat in Aug/Sep 08, until mid Sep 08.

I see the newspaper advertisements from Travelworld and Jetset offering 100,000 QFF points with Economy bookings to Dublin, Rome, London and Paris, for flights 4 October - 11 November 08.
Not bad if it happens to match up with travel plans next year. Hope some Early Bird manages to benefit!

I see the newspaper advertisements from Travelworld and Jetset offering 100,000 QFF points with Economy bookings to Dublin, Rome, London and Paris, for flights 4 October - 11 November 08.
Not bad if it happens to match up with travel plans next year. Hope some Early Bird manages to benefit!

10,000 maybe? I haven't seen the ad so.

I did a double-take too! The travel section of Weekend Australian, in two separate advertisements from the agencies. Both saying 100,000 i.e. more points then needed to book a seat to London!
Either two mistakes, or that's some Early Bird deal...

They quote LHR for $1471 with $300 land credit and the points, though the QF site prices at $1969 for 4/10/08- 11/11/08. Not sure about the other destinations. I can't see any requirement to book tours either.
And I note both adverts are from Jetset-Travelworld, so really only one source not two.

Seats on sale until midnight, Sunday 2 December 2007, unless sold out prior.

AKL-CHC $55
AKL-WLG $45

To match the Pacific Blue Sale (http://www.pacificblue.co.nz/) and the AirNZ Domestic Sale (http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/airfares_offers/hotdeals/hot_deals_fares/steal_domestic_deal_02dec07.htm)

I see the newspaper advertisements from Travelworld and Jetset offering 100,000 QFF points with Economy bookings to Dublin, Rome, London and Paris, for flights 4 October - 11 November 08.
Not bad if it happens to match up with travel plans next year. Hope some Early Bird manages to benefit!

Jetset (http://www.jetset.com.au/Main.aspx?nm=ItyV2YO5Mf8fObhbDDbrTLUfTk2bhjDP%2bX7 W9Dp2lS5jDQfgbv3bCoAMmmNPPdXSjGmJfYA%2b79HOsZvD2tk UADNpfI8s9MQBkCFNjAcetIOFked2U0ZL3vb4AM7d7N9Nb0hp8 O3yh%2bUFdPPDuGCPJ0pKYGX2h%2fJQLma%2bCPF4Jiv5wd98E QvYyQ%3d%3d) and Travelworld (http://www.travelworld.com.au/Main.aspx?nm=ItyV2YO5Mf8fObhbDDbrTLUfTk2bhjDP%2bX7 W9Dp2lS5jDQfgbv3bCkknrSusg1TKKKmSM%2beU6VMd44ZroAc q4ojRT6o7MAjyqhhtPYtjCOH59P0CJ9Vrw4sCir%2bzsxkgzPZ 0159qulqHE4qwheUAGETmh2Rl75GJy18lbGlzHtU3LXBmrT1pY w%3d%3d) are offering 10,000 FlyBuys bonus points with Europe earlybird bookings, according to their respective websites. No mention of 100,000 QF points on offer, which would be an amazingly good deal if true.

I see the newspaper advertisements from Travelworld and Jetset offering 100,000 QFF points with Economy bookings to Dublin, Rome, London and Paris, for flights 4 October - 11 November 08.


I presume it's this promotion:
http://www.qantas.com.au/content/dyn/holidays/specials/holidaySpecialsUKEurEarlybirdQFF


Qantas Frequent Flyers can win 100,000 points every week.

For Frequent Flyers who don't take advantage of our new way to pay, Qantas Holidays is giving you a chance to win 100,000 points for UK/Europe earlybird bookings made between 18 October and 31 December 2007. Book now to be part of the weekly draw.

Sydney - Kuala Lumpur $199*
Sydney - Ho Chi Minh City $329*
Sydney - Honolulu $399*

Melbourne - Ho Chi Minh City $429*
Melbourne - Honolulu $499*

Brisbane - Ho Chi Minh City $429*
Brisbane - Honolulu $499*

Cairns - Nagoya $229#
Cairns - Osaka $229#

Brisbane - Osaka $329#

Sydney - Osaka $329#

* On sale now until midnight (23.59 AEDT) Monday 10 December 2007, unless sold out prior. For travel on selected flights between 29 January - 13 March 2008, 29 April - 24 June 2008, and 29 July - 11 September 2008, excluding school holidays and public holidays. Sale may be extended. Fares are one way, web only. Jetsaver conditions apply.

# On sale now until midnight (23.59 AEDT) Monday 10 December 2007, unless sold out prior. For travel on selected flights between 29 January - 13 March 2008, 07 May - 24 June 2008, and 18 August - 11 September 2008, excluding school holidays and public holidays. Only available on JQ 18/17, JQ64/63 and JQ16/15. Sale may be extended. Fares are one way, web only. Jetsaver conditions apply.

UK and Europe Earlybird - Sale Ends Soon!
(http://www.qantas.com.au/deals/do/dyn/specials/displayGlobalDeals?region_change=au&alt_cam=AURedI03Dec07ht)
Thinking of travelling to the UK or Europe in 2008? Our Earlybird offer ends soon. Hurry - seats are limited.

Get in now and get a great deal on flights to London, Frankfurt, Paris and Rome. Or if you want to see more of Europe, travel to ten other cities at earlybird prices.

Flights are for departure between 4 October and 11 November 2008.

Offer ends midnight (AEDT) Friday 28 December 2007.

Book your 2008 UK and Europe adventure now and save!

AKL-WLG $59 20 Jan 08 - 02 Feb 08
CHC-ROT $69 13 Jan 08 - 26 Jan 08