Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
[good pointers and links]
By "fall" I guess you mean ~September October? (Fall = autumn is 6 months difference down under)
Yes, Mid-October on.
Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
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For Au domestic flights consider paying cash on Qantas QF, Virgin Australia VA or if desperate Jetstar JQ.
Yep -- looking at a cash and a mix of QF and VA. Planning on lugging dive gear, so getting the international baggage allowance to apply to the domestic segments would be good though.
Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
For only 17 days (including long haul flights?) you have far too many Au destinations. Need to reduce by 50% or more.
17 days not including. I hear you; it's a bit of a whirlwind, but working with a well-reputed Aus TA.
Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
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If say SAN-LAX-SYD-AYQ is on the same ticket you will get protection & class/status benefits from SAN to AYQ.
That (and the baggage benefit carrying through) is making me consider booking it all on QF for cash, even if it means Economy the whole way. (Bleah. Very bleah.)