Originally Posted by
number_6
I'm confused by this. All the cheap tickets that I have ever bought from DJ, JQ or QF were highly restricted (more so than in the US); flexible fares were available, typically at double the cost. The Aussie airpass is fully flexible (you can even change destination). The experience you describe is the opposite -- which confuses me. I found the Airpass was no cheaper but a lot more convenient and avoids the need to throw away tickets that can't be used (which happens on the cheapest fares in Oz if your plans change).
I was talking in terms of the flight timings and destinations. I've never had to
change the tickets once issued, but choosing the way I did, it gave
me more choices in terms of the flight times, frequency and destinations.
You are right.. its hard to change the ticket with the domestic LCC flights
and change fees could be a bit steep.