Originally Posted by hauteboy
Does anyone have the full fare rules for the Discovery fare? (Can't see fare rules on Expedia).
What cities is it good from? Can you do open jaws?
I'm getting the following fare quoted:
LHR-ORD-AUS on BA
DFW-LAX-SYD-POM on QF
POM-BNE-LAX-DFW on QF
IAH-LHR on BA
in H-class for just over $3k (eek!!) But for when I'm wanting to go it actually works out cheaper to buy an AUS-LHR R/T then the Discovery fare, than to buy a separate AUS-LHR and AUS-POM. (I'd prefer to end in MAD if possible)
The basic fare rules can be seen on travelocity and the routing you have given would seem to be valid ( depending on number of stopovers desired... max 7 total with no more than 3 within AU and no more than 3 in NZ)
The published low season HLDIS2 fare is USD2076 and the published MLDIS2 is USD1687 according to travelocity . You can do surface sectors , though the mileage for the surface sector will be counted. It is a v good value ticket for those wanting a simple trip to Asia/Australia/Americal compared to OWEs plus are in better booking classes
Looking at the Qantas UK website at the special offers (
http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn...WorldDiscovery ) there are some v basic details about it. I believe that this fare does not auto price so expedia would not quote it.
World Discovery Plus
The ultimate ticket to Australia and New Zealand with a choice of 7 global stopovers in the Americas, Africa and Asia. From GBP973
All prices quoted are return economy class promotional fares exclusive of taxes and airport related charges.
A maximum of 3 stopovers in Australia and 3 in New Zealand permitted.
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Terms:
Fares: All prices quoted are return economy class promotional fares exclusive of taxes and airport related charges. Fare listings are for general information only and are not a reflection of current seat availability. Subject to change/cancellation without notice.
Travel Period: Valid for departures from the UK between 20 April 2005 to 30 June 2005. Travel is permitted on Qantas, British Airways, Air Pacific and Australian Airlines flights.
Sale period: Valid for sale until 30 June 2005.
Maximum stay: Return travel from the last international stopover must commence no later than 12 months after initial departure.
Mileage: Total journey must not exceed 29,000 miles (additional mileage may be purchased).
Reservations & Ticketing: Reservations for all sectors must be confirmed at the time of ticketing. Tickets must be issued at least 60 days prior to travel or within 14 days of booking. Child and Infants discounts apply.
Rebooking: Date changes permitted within the ticket validity subject to a local service fee. Prices for travel at other times are available on application.
Rerouting: One without charge before departure and GBP50 per reroute thereafter subject to a local service fee.
Cancellations: Before departure GBP200 for cancellation/no show. After departure non refundable.
Dave