Emirates ex NZ from $169NZ one way.

[maggies1]

There are cheap ex NZ fares to BNE, SYD, MEL from $169NZ in October. Thats about $140 AU. Also one way business fares from $509NZ. AU $400 or there about depending on exchange rates. Use the New Zealand site on the Emirates website.

EK413 to SYD is on the A380 and is always a nice trip with the lounge experience before the flight.
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[samh004]

So a J ticket would give about 1700 Velocity points TT? Not bad for the luxury you’d encounter onboard!

 

[pauly7]

So a J ticket would give about 1700 Velocity points TT? Not bad for the luxury you’d encounter onboard!

Be careful Velocity don't credit all booking codes. I got stung by this.

 

[Bundy Bear]

I booked one of those cheap EK Business class specials in May 2009, I think it was about $500 NZD which ended up being $423.00 and I got some Velocity points.

Flying the A380 in business class was nice.

 

[samh004]

Be careful Velocity don't credit all booking codes. I got stung by this.

They wouldn’t credit in J?

 

[pauly7]

They wouldn’t credit in J?

They wouldn't credit the business code I booked via the Ek website. It was a year or so ago so can't remember the booking code apologies... It wasn't 'J' that's for sure....

 

[Mal]

Thanks. Looking likely I'll head to NZ for an early Oct Jaunt and Duty Free run.

 

[samh004]

Thanks. Looking likely I'll head to NZ for an early Oct Jaunt and Duty Free run.

That’s a bit early for the Air NZ Mega Do

 

[maggies1]

I just did an August jaunt to AKL . Stayed at the Westin Auckland, too far from the city centre I felt. Breakfast was great.
Paid $141 (NZ$1690 for AKL /SYD and upgraded to J with points. At Auckland Duty free Johnny Walker Black 2 x 1 litres for NZ99. When I got to Sydney duty free the same thing was AU$99. saved AU$25. The exchange rate is very good at the moment so have fun at the duty free Mal.
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