Ah, thanks I hadn't delved into the fine print.

It's a shame, and a bit surprising that this travel festival excludes such a long period in summer: still I'm sure there'll be another one long in a month or so ....

Does anyone have experience on booking return / multi stop flights where only one leg is in the sale window - wondered if overall price likely to see a saving or not? (I'm looking to book flights leaving UK / nearby Europe in early June pre blackout with two subsequent flights in the blackout period, just wondering if the sale might still be of use in part - albeit recognise completely dependent on sale prices being available on routes I want). Thanks in advance!

Emirates seem to have started a sale or at least launched specia fares to certain destinations today

Emirates lists from Taiwan LHR at 55000 twd, for the market its a great fare (cheapest I've seen on Cathay for a long time is 85000 TWD)

Hope will see some good prices EX asia on Qatar this time also (last January sale I bought some great deals EX HKG).

EK always list 'sale' prices ex-TPE which I can never seem to price out. I saw the 55k link, but couldnt find one date combo that worked (I tried 6 throughout the year, in accordance with T&C). Lowest was 95k. If you can find dates, please let me know so I can take a look!

Could be, I've only flown Emirates once and will do my best not to fly them again :) Quick check does show the same as you, the lowest price shown is 95k...makes me want to fly them even less

Another news release - seemed to jump the gun a little but appears will be up to 40% discount in all cabins. Companion special will be available.

Not sure how reliable the Gulf Times is but I think it’s safe to say a sale is on the way.

Qatar Airways launches global sales promotion

I am seeing that the Global Travel Boutique is up now.

Save up to 35%
Save up to 35% on Economy and Business Class fares to any of our amazing places around the world.*
In addition, enjoy extra savings when you book your Economy Class ticket for travel from 15 February 2018 onwards.

Companion offer in Business Class
Take advantage of savings up to 40% off Business Class fares when you book for two to eight people.*

Earn double Qmiles
Privilege Club members will earn double Qmiles* when booking during the Global Travel Boutique for travel by 10 December 2018.

Crossing my fingers for some golden tickets ex-EU.

Has it officially started as none of the prices I have seen look very good?

perhaps just looking at a bad route at a bad time of year.

Same for me, even the "promo" fares I'm finding are nothing to be excited about. I fear I'll be disappointed this time...

Same. I checked the fares for a couple of destinations and meh, I left the website. x2 miles is also not very attractive considering the rates offered.