LA: SYD-AKL rt A$832
Jan 3, 2016, 4:41 pm
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LA: SYD-AKL rt A$832
Flat bed business class between Sydney and Auckland on LAN, available on most dates I checked. AKL-SYD rt is even cheaper.
Jan 5, 2016, 6:15 pm
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Because all other business fares on that route are almost twice as expensive and typically offer only recliner seats.
Jan 6, 2016, 11:12 pm
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LA: SYD-AKL rt A$832
Isn't this only a 3.5 hr flight? Are lie flats really even necessary/useful in such a route?
Jan 7, 2016, 7:21 am
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Hmmm, now you're making me think. I'm only driving 50 minutes a day, is it really even necessary to have a Lamborghini?
But sure, you are right of course. No need to book a lie flat for A$832 when you can book a recliner for A$1350.
But sure, you are right of course. No need to book a lie flat for A$832 when you can book a recliner for A$1350.
Jan 13, 2016, 10:08 pm
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To each their own, of course.
Jan 16, 2016, 4:24 am
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Jan 16, 2016, 4:30 am
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Yes, but it is generally US$ 100 more. The LA price is very slightly cheaper than normal business class on this route (so not half as much) but superior. It is not however a 'deal' as it is the normal price.
Great route to try LA's 787 business class is MAD-FRA for US$226 return. One ways can be really cheap.
Great route to try LA's 787 business class is MAD-FRA for US$226 return. One ways can be really cheap.
Jan 16, 2016, 6:03 am
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1. Economy is typically $400+ on that route
2. Emirates business is $450 more expensive
3. I have never seen LAN (or any other carrier) business class that cheap before and I have flown that route quite a few times. Have you? In my book this fare is a deal. If Emirates/NZ/QF have a special, they are still more than $1000.
4. I didn't know this is the "premium fare deal only if business is cheaper than economy" forum
5. I also didn't know this is the "premium fare deal for flight over 4 hours" forum
6. If you don't like the deal, or don't think it is a deal then don't book it. Simple.
2. Emirates business is $450 more expensive
3. I have never seen LAN (or any other carrier) business class that cheap before and I have flown that route quite a few times. Have you? In my book this fare is a deal. If Emirates/NZ/QF have a special, they are still more than $1000.
4. I didn't know this is the "premium fare deal only if business is cheaper than economy" forum
5. I also didn't know this is the "premium fare deal for flight over 4 hours" forum
6. If you don't like the deal, or don't think it is a deal then don't book it. Simple.
Jan 16, 2016, 7:32 am
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My bad... (and some other people made the same mistake too I think): you are of course talking about AUD, not USD. In USD the fare is $570.
With so many dollars around, we get it mixed up sometimes.
Apologies for my confusion! Should have noticed the A$. Good find! ^
With so many dollars around, we get it mixed up sometimes.
Apologies for my confusion! Should have noticed the A$. Good find! ^
Jan 16, 2016, 4:31 pm
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As noted by others, ex-NZ is cheaper still and yes as a regular non-sale fare.
Jan 16, 2016, 5:48 pm
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