Jan 8, 2018, 4:04 pm
Last edit by: ermen
- Sale period: 9 until 16 January 2018.
- Travel period: 9 January until 10 December 2018. All travel must be completed by 10 December 2018.
- Blackout dates: 9 June until 10 September 2018
Best Fares
Ex Asia
CMB-FRA/CDG/GVA return for c.US$1600
CMB-FRA/CDG/GVA ARN-HKG for c.US$1675
Ex Europe
HEL-BKK-HEL (B787 & A380) for 1080 (min 2 pax)
QR Travel Boutique Sale Jan 9 - Jan 19 (extended)
Jan 9, 2018, 3:49 am
#106
Join Date: May 2014
Programs: BA GGL, Gold for Life
Posts: 590
GGLwannebe, Be careful, June 9 till 10th of September is black out period for this sale.
For me at least this is currently a very poor sale. Does anyone have an idea if there are likely to be any last-minute further reductions as the sale draws to a close?
Jan 9, 2018, 4:04 am
#107
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Berkshire
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold, GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, Accor Plat, Pucci Fan Club
Posts: 1,779
I'm aware of that, but my point remains, that some fares have actually increased during this so called travel festival, and even if I look outside the blackout period, the reductions I am seeing, on the routes I have been viewing, are scant, and nothing like the very significant reductions of previous years. There may be better deals from or to other continents, but I'm simply relating my experience. I suppose the other point to add is that the blackout period is much longer this year than I can remember in previous years.
For me at least this is currently a very poor sale. Does anyone have an idea if there are likely to be any last-minute further reductions as the sale draws to a close?
For me at least this is currently a very poor sale. Does anyone have an idea if there are likely to be any last-minute further reductions as the sale draws to a close?
Jan 9, 2018, 4:05 am
#108
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,531
I have the same feeling. For example, when I checked the France site, the Economy offers were loaded, but not the Premium ones.
Jan 9, 2018, 4:06 am
#109
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: TK Elite, QR Gold
Posts: 1,272
Hope you are right. But this time it is just 2x Qmiles and not 5x miles. disappointing!
Jan 9, 2018, 4:26 am
#111
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: LHR
Programs: BAEC GGL & CCR / QF LTG
Posts: 829
Some OTAs are cheaper, e.g. Flights - Airline Tickets | tripsta® | tripsta.co.uk. I generally try and book direct, but at £110 cheaper per person, I'll take the risk of using an OTA.
Jan 9, 2018, 4:56 am
#112
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: UK
Programs: AVIS presidents club, BA GGL, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 278
Just booking ARN-KUL for a quick tier point run. Doesn't require any hotels. Day trip into Doha during daytime layover, a day wandering KUL and having some food and then fly home. Lovely. FWIW, the promo code PCGTBGIFT didn't work.
Jan 9, 2018, 5:03 am
#113
Join Date: May 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 663
Jan 9, 2018, 5:28 am
#115
Join Date: May 2012
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 663
Jan 9, 2018, 5:57 am
#117
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: UK/TZ
Programs: QRPC Plat; Marriott Plat; Hilton Gold
Posts: 353
Some OTAs are cheaper, e.g. Flights - Airline Tickets | tripsta® | tripsta.co.uk. I generally try and book direct, but at £110 cheaper per person, I'll take the risk of using an OTA.
Surely they will refund the difference if you can prove a lower fare
Jan 9, 2018, 5:59 am
#119
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: LHR
Programs: BAEC GGL & CCR / QF LTG
Posts: 829
I have been burnt by such guarantees a few times, so generally don't bother / believe them. Three times companies have found a way out.
Jan 9, 2018, 6:54 am
#120
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: LHR / LCY / DXB
Programs: QR Silver / BA Silver
Posts: 324
Not sure about you but I've had much success with price guarantees. The key is to read into the terms and conditions, ensuring that you fulfill all criteria stipulated.