J class fares ex Au to LHR

Old Aug 3, 2011, 6:49 pm
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J class fares ex Au to LHR

Does anyone know where i can buy discounted J class fares to LHR on NZ???

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Old Aug 4, 2011, 4:45 am
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Originally Posted by MrSydney
Does anyone know where i can buy discounted J class fares to LHR on NZ???
Thanks
But why would NZ sell a discounted J fare in the first place ? After all, its J product is very good and it holds a route monopoly.
Best to try one of the many indirect carriers for a J class deal.
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Old Aug 4, 2011, 5:03 am
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The only discounted J fares have seen have been those on NZ's own website...
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Old Aug 4, 2011, 9:16 am
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Originally Posted by alex1948
But why would NZ sell a discounted J fare in the first place ? After all, its J product is very good and it holds a route monopoly.
Best to try one of the many indirect carriers for a J class deal.
AirNZ are the indirect option ex. Australia.

They may have a monopoly on direct flights AKL-LHR-AKL, but they certainly don't have a monopoly on 1-stop routes. It's debatable as to whether the direct option offers any significant advantage in this case.

In any case, yes, NZ's BP is very good.
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Old Aug 4, 2011, 12:29 pm
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Originally Posted by NZ*Trout
AirNZ are the indirect option ex. Australia.

They may have a monopoly on direct flights AKL-LHR-AKL, but they certainly don't have a monopoly on 1-stop routes. It's debatable as to whether the direct option offers any significant advantage in this case.

In any case, yes, NZ's BP is very good.
Thanks everyone. I have done this trip with a mix of carriers, including NZ on RTW but they seem to have vanished.

I will buy PE via LAX return to LHR ( I have family there) and use my 2 comp upgrades and the rest in AP to fly BP - I did it 2 years ago and worked like a dream. Now that I am GE the ug will/should clear straight away.
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Old Aug 4, 2011, 5:55 pm
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Originally Posted by MrSydney
.... Now that I am GE the ug will/should clear straight away.
ONLY if R class is available.
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Originally Posted by serfty
ONLY if R class is available.
I always check that via EF first

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Old Aug 4, 2011, 10:44 pm
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I do the same: PE plus upgrades.

Just be aware that as an NZ frequent flyer your points / status return for cash is usually better buying a Business Class ticket from bestflights.com.au on a different Star Alliance carrier.

The best current fares INCLUSIVE of all taxes are:
Air China = $5579
Thai to BKK, then SAS to Europe = $5799.
Thai to BKK, then Swiss to Europe = $5639.

An Air NZ Premium Economy ticket will earn 330 Status Points and 310 Airpoints.

The Asian Business Class options earn 630 Status Points and 530 Airpoints.

I typically pay around $5400 for Premium Economy on Air NZ to LHR - it makes sense only if I want a stopover at LAX.
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Old Aug 4, 2011, 11:27 pm
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Originally Posted by DCF
I do the same: PE plus upgrades.

Just be aware that as an NZ frequent flyer your points / status return for cash is usually better buying a Business Class ticket from bestflights.com.au on a different Star Alliance carrier.

The best current fares INCLUSIVE of all taxes are:
Air China = $5579
Thai to BKK, then SAS to Europe = $5799.
Thai to BKK, then Swiss to Europe = $5639.

An Air NZ Premium Economy ticket will earn 330 Status Points and 310 Airpoints.

The Asian Business Class options earn 630 Status Points and 530 Airpoints.

I typically pay around $5400 for Premium Economy on Air NZ to LHR - it makes sense only if I want a stopover at LAX.
Thanks DCF

Air China doesn't really appeal to me.

Since I have family in LA I really prefer flying LAX then onwards to LHR to see friends in the UK and France. Plus, I really enjoy the daylight flight from LHR LAX in NZ. I usually stay a night in LA near the Airport, then home the next day.

Cheers
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Originally Posted by MrSydney
Thanks DCF

Air China doesn't really appeal to me.

Since I have family in LA I really prefer flying LAX then onwards to LHR to see friends in the UK and France. Plus, I really enjoy the daylight flight from LHR LAX in NZ. I usually stay a night in LA near the Airport, then home the next day.

Cheers
Then I suggest the TG/UA/LH RTW option, via LAX and BKK
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