Case Study: How Matt books flights to Europe

[AFF Editor]

I thought some AFF members might be interested to see how I approach booking a trip to Europe, something I do a few times per year. I don't just fly the same airline every time, and try to make the journey part of the destination.

You can read the case study article here:

Case Study: How I Book My Flights to Europe

AFF Editor Matt Graham explains the strategies he uses to fly between Australia and Europe in comfort, without spending too much.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

What's your approach to booking a trip to Europe?

 

[OZDUCK]

Though not as interesting as some of Matt's exploits we do try to get to S.E Asia, usually Singapore, as cheaply as possible and then travel J class onwards to Europe.

For example on our trip to the German Christmas Markets last year we flew Perth to Singapore in QF Y Exit Row seats and then flew to Germany and return on Vietnam Airlines in J. This involved tranitting Hanoi on the way there and Saigon on the return trip. The last leg back to Perth from Sin was a points redemption in SQ J. We had originally booked MH and Oman Air in J for an excellent fare but Oman Air cancelled our flights and offered no sensible replacement. Previously we have used QR and AY flights out of Singapore after getting there in ScootPlus. These fares are usually around $5,000 to $7,000 cheaper than for the two of us to fly J out of Perth.

Coming out of Perth we do have limited choices.

 

[Human]

Great article; now I can't wait for the second instalment: "Case Study: How I Book My Flights to North America"

 

[Abus380]

We went J with Fiji airlines to Yvr for just over 12 K when Qantas was 22 K.
Can thoroughly recommend them

 

[serfty]

Great article; now I can't wait for the second instalment: "Case Study: How I Book My Flights to North America"

Fiji and New Zealand can make for interesting stopovers and can save on fares somewhat.