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mahasamatman , Apr 23, 2007 1:51 am
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What are the dates for high season vs low season for airfares to Australia? Are they airline-dependent? Thanks.
What are the dates for high season vs low season for airfares to Australia? Are they airline-dependent? Thanks.
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What are the dates for high season vs low season for airfares to Australia? Are they airline-dependent? Thanks.
Mid April through August for lower air fares. I was in Australia May 2005 and I didn't realize how school holidays were scheduled. Next time I will go low season plus time the school breaks when school resumes. Australia schools have a cycle of 8 weeks of classes then a 2 week break.Originally Posted by mahasamatman
Since Search doesn't work for phrases...What are the dates for high season vs low season for airfares to Australia? Are they airline-dependent? Thanks.
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They are airline dependent. Also some airlines (hint: UA) sell consolidator tickets that are up to 40% below the listed price (but don't earn FF miles). You need to buy from a consolidator (easy to find on the web).Originally Posted by mahasamatman
...What are the dates for high season vs low season for airfares to Australia? Are they airline-dependent? Thanks.
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mahasamatman , Apr 24, 2007 2:43 am
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Perish the thought! We need those miles for status. Would you happen to know UA's definition of "low season" or know where I could find it?Originally Posted by number_6
40% below the listed price (but don't earn FF miles).
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Maybe just a simple online pricing using dummy bookings over a series of 1 week bands would do the trick; at the very least give you an idea.
As for Oz School holidays, they are where the prices go up.
For east cost Oz, Feb-Mar tends to give the best combination of price / better weather (unless you are looking to Ski, when everything costs +++)
As for Oz School holidays, they are where the prices go up.
For east cost Oz, Feb-Mar tends to give the best combination of price / better weather (unless you are looking to Ski, when everything costs +++)
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valve bouncer , Apr 24, 2007 6:56 am
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Generally it's 10 weeks on, then 2 weeks off but it varies from state to state. Consult the web-sites of the respective state education departments for the specific dates.Originally Posted by PDX_Roy
Mid April through August for lower air fares. I was in Australia May 2005 and I didn't realize how school holidays were scheduled. Next time I will go low season plus time the school breaks when school resumes. Australia schools have a cycle of 8 weeks of classes then a 2 week break.
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In Victoria this year the terms are Jan30-Mar30, Apr16-Jun29, Jul16-Sep21 & Oct8-Dec21.
The other states are similar but can vary be a week or two.
A full list is available here: School term dates 2007
The other states are similar but can vary be a week or two.
A full list is available here: School term dates 2007