Originally Posted by
JetAway
I certainly think there are too many BNE seats (which makes them the easiest to score lower priced awards or upgrades). A lot of Americans probably don’t know much about Brisbane nor have an interest in visiting it. Sydney/Melbourne always come to mind first. Same for CHC, although UA is currently holding the line on high prices for that route. They may have a reality check after that service commences.
Originally Posted by
seanp7
I think the flights will start to fill up come Dec/Jan/Feb - including OZ-USA for the summer break Aussies.
re: BNE, I've always found it attractive as I like the airport and then you can just drive to the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast - or take a domestic flight north. I'm actually connecting BNE-Wagga Wagga (of all places) in Dec which avoids SYD. But your point is valid - not many Americans will factor this in and will likely just choose SYD/MEL.
I've been to Brisbane dozen's of times, one of my favorite cities in Australia with the river, ease of getting around (vs. getting around Sydney that is awful, maybe it is better) and there is plenty to do and see everywhere. It's also a gateway to the north coast/great barrier reef.
Originally Posted by
Aussienarelle
I have tried to get onto that flight a number of times since it is such a long flight and enjoy those for getting away from the maddening crowd but the pricing is ridiculous. High prices = low demand = decreased number of flights.
usually high prices indicate high demand relative to supply. please explain your economic theory.