J class fares ex Au to LHR
#2
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London, UK
Posts: 567
Best to try one of the many indirect carriers for a J class deal.
#4
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: FSD/SUX/SFO
Programs: UA 1K, NZ*E, PC Platinum RA
Posts: 417
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.
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Stanmore, Sydney, Australia.
Programs: NZ Airpoints GE
Posts: 1,360
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.
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.
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.
#8
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Programs: Etihad Guest
Posts: 1,549
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.
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.
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Stanmore, Sydney, Australia.
Programs: NZ Airpoints GE
Posts: 1,360
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.
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.
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
#10
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wellington
Programs: QFWP (LTSG), NZ (Jade), TG ROP (Forgotten), OZ (Silver), AA (Cardboard), EK (Lowest of the Low)
Posts: 4,669
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
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