Flights down under, keeping track of the deals

georgecostanza_2

Looking to fly to Oz at end of year, business/preium economy class, with a stop off too both ways.

Anyone know of a way of easily keeping track of deals as they develop, rather then trudging through them all ?

Thanks

HXDave

all depends on where you want to go in OZ, and when. If its anywhere near the xmas period, get in as soon as possible.

One way to keep a track of some airline offers is to sign upto the airlines news letters, or join their FF clubs.

From past experience, if you are looking at Business, EK sometimes do a real good companion fare offer now and again. Sometimes the companion goes free, sometimes they pay just taxes, sometimes it's 50% off the companion.

Good luck in getting something sorted.

HXDave

richardw

This website can be interesting for reviews https://www.airlinequality.com

Bear in mind that some older business class cabins on older aircraft may not be as good as newer premium economy on newer aircraft.

isplumm

georgecostanza wrote: »

Looking to fly to Oz at end of year, business/preium economy class, with a stop off too both ways.

Anyone know of a way of easily keeping track of deals as they develop, rather then trudging through them all ?

Thanks

Hi,

I have flown a few times with Cathy - found their BC product to be good - be aware that a return ticket will cost £2k+ maybe look at going at somewhere like Amsterdam - save quite a bit in UK taxes ....

Mark

malkie76

isplumm wrote: »

Hi,

I have flown a few times with Cathy - found their BC product to be good - be aware that a return ticket will cost £2k+ maybe look at going at somewhere like Amsterdam - save quite a bit in UK taxes ....

Mark

ex-EU is a good idea, but you'll struggle to get to Oz in business for less than £3k at the moment.

World needs another economic meltdown to see £2k returns again.

georgecostanza_2

Thanks for the replies, have been to Oz before in business and premium cabins so price not a shock to me ! Have flown BA, Qantas and Mayalasian in past.

isplumm

malkie76 wrote: »

ex-EU is a good idea, but you'll struggle to get to Oz in business for less than £3k at the moment.

World needs another economic meltdown to see £2k returns again.

Well I managed a £2k fare last year going to NZ back from Melbourne with Cathy .... but this year fares have jumped .... to OP I would see if can go beginning of December as fares tend to rise from about 7th Dec.

Also as someone else suggested - get yourself on email lists of travel companies - look at flightcentre - they got me a good deal last time.

Thanks

Mark

malkie76

Flight Centre appear to be advertising business returns from £2350 with Eva Air to Oz. Of course Eva Air only have lie flat seats, and the Flight Centre fare is of course a 'hook' fare to get you to call them. I'd give them a try.

BTW, who is Cathy ? Is she your wife ?

isplumm

malkie76 wrote: »

Flight Centre appear to be advertising business returns from £2350 with Eva Air to Oz. Of course Eva Air only have lie flat seats, and the Flight Centre fare is of course a 'hook' fare to get you to call them. I'd give them a try.

BTW, who is Cathy ? Is she your wife ?

Actually she is a friend in Oz ..... I typed to quick!!!:eek:

Mark

malkie76

Is she hot ????

Despite what Flight Centre on their website I'm struggling to match it using EVA's own website (although I could get LHR-BKK for £2k)