BA Europe - one way PE one way J, AUD3000 (external link)

[MEL_Traveller]

Cracking deal available through PointHacks - buy a return premium economy flight to Europe on BA and get one way upgraded to business class! Similar, I guess to their deals where return business gets a free upgrade one way to F.

Only available through PH in-house agency. Full details here: Flight Deal: one-way Business upgrade with BA Premium Economy flight

Key terms

• On sale until 10 June 2018, unless advised sooner
• Valid for travel until 30 April 2019
• All pricing is subject to availability and seasonality
• Upgrade valid on British Airways-operated services only
• Availability for Business Class upgrade must be checked at time of ticketing
• Open jaws permitted at origin and destination
• Two complimentary stopovers permitted in Australia, Asia and/or Europe in accordance with routing options

 

[madrooster]

It's not just available through Travel Managers either. There's other agents who have access to this.

 

[maia200]

Where do you find a travel agent who understands earning QF Status credits (eg. will offer you a flex flare instead of a saver to maximise your SC or alternate legs/destinations ) and is able to assist you in planning your flight ? We have tried a couple but seem to do all of the work ourselves as agents don't necessarily 'understand' what you are requesting and how to access offers like the one above. From time to time I see specials and great ideas on this site but don't know how to access people who actually deal with this and understand.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Where do you find a travel agent who understands earning QF Status credits (eg. will offer you a flex flare instead of a saver to maximise your SC or alternate legs/destinations ) and is able to assist you in planning your flight ? We have tried a couple but seem to do all of the work ourselves as agents don't necessarily 'understand' what you are requesting and how to access offers like the one above. From time to time I see specials and great ideas on this site but don't know how to access people who actually deal with this and understand.

I have no experience with any particular agents to recommend, but there is at least one who posts here on AFF, and then there are others like the link I posted with the fare above. I'm guessing they might have a better understanding of SCs rather than say a larger chain like Flight Centre. (In fact I think the agent mentioned in my post also maximises SC earn on round-the-world specials to give QF gold with one trip etc)

 

[hossein_au]

Where do you find a travel agent who understands earning QF Status credits (eg. will offer you a flex flare instead of a saver to maximise your SC or alternate legs/destinations ) and is able to assist you in planning your flight ? We have tried a couple but seem to do all of the work ourselves as agents don't necessarily 'understand' what you are requesting and how to access offers like the one above. From time to time I see specials and great ideas on this site but don't know how to access people who actually deal with this and understand.

I can wholeheartedly recommend the person who posted just above yours (i.e. "madrooster"). He's been simply brilliant in coming up with creative itineraries, etc, and then he can actually book it for you

 

[maia200]

I have noticed that the PointsHack TravelManagers is Luke and one can contact him direct however are there any others? You do mention that the special flight is not solely available through TravelMangers. I was interested in the above to fly Brisbane to Paris however the dates do not suit.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I have noticed that the PointsHack TravelManagers is Luke and one can contact him direct however are there any others? You do mention that the special flight is not solely available through TravelMangers. I was interested in the above to fly Brisbane to Paris however the dates do not suit.

If the above fare is outside your dates there are a whole range of other options. You could fly QF economy to Asia for example, then full business class from there. Qatar airways is currently offering return from Jakarta to Europe for ~AUD1900. And you can connect on Qantas to Jakarta. If that fare isn't available when you need it there will be others. They're pretty frequent.

 

[maia200]

If the above fare is outside your dates there are a whole range of other options. You could fly QF economy to Asia for example, then full business class from there. Qatar airways is currently offering return from Jakarta to Europe for ~AUD1900. And you can connect on Qantas to Jakarta. If that fare isn't available when you need it there will be others. They're pretty frequent.

Thank you, these are the sort of suggestions that do my mind in at times when I am looking for ways of earning SC. I don't seem to be able to find special deals. How do you find this information?

 

[madrooster]

I have noticed that the PointsHack TravelManagers is Luke and one can contact him direct however are there any others? You do mention that the special flight is not solely available through TravelMangers. I was interested in the above to fly Brisbane to Paris however the dates do not suit.

You are welcome to PM me with what you're looking for.

 

[maia200]

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I can wholeheartedly recommend the person who posted just above yours (i.e. "madrooster"). He's been simply brilliant in coming up with creative itineraries, etc, and then he can actually book it for you

Thank you I am not sure how to pm him. I have tried going to his profile but cannot find a link. I would love to find someone who could work with me on my self funded budget a couple of times a year.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Thank you, these are the sort of suggestions that do my mind in at times when I am looking for ways of earning SC. I don't seem to be able to find special deals. How do you find this information?

Here on AFF there’s a thread dedicated to special fares... ‘international discount fares’ (or words to that effect). Flyertalk is another bulletin board that has a ‘premium fare deals’ thread. Pointhacks (link in post one) sometimes has specials.

There’s also the good ol’ fashioned way, googleflights, you have to play around a bit but searching from Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Jakarta, sometimes even singapore and hong kong will bring up fares (you only need to enter the origin and the map will show a range of destinations around the world for the cheapest price in whichever class you choose).

 

[madrooster]

I have tried going to his profile but cannot find a link.

Start a conversation is the link you are after.

 

[Libertarian]

It's not just available through Travel Managers either. There's other agents who have access to this.

Hi,

I was wanting to use your services. How can I contact you directly?

 

[hossein_au]

Hi,

I was wanting to use your services. How can I contact you directly?

Here's the link to contact madrooster directly: Start a Conversation

 

[Libertarian]

Here's the link to contact madrooster directly: Start a Conversation

Thank you

 

[jenniemc]

It's not just available through Travel Managers either. There's other agents who have access to this.

Hi Mad Rooster, have tried to send a private message but not sure if it got through. Are you allowed to send access details through of your business? Wondered if you were an online, solo agent or worked for a company. Would love to be able to book through you if possible though trip not til next year. Not sure if the rules of the forum allow you to give out details.
Cheers
Jennie

 

[jenniemc]

Thanks again ME that's very comprehensive & very clear.
Great work.
Cheers
Jennie

 

[madrooster]

Hi Mad Rooster, have tried to send a private message but not sure if it got through. Are you allowed to send access details through of your business? Wondered if you were an online, solo agent or worked for a company. Would love to be able to book through you if possible though trip not til next year. Not sure if the rules of the forum allow you to give out details.
Cheers
Jennie

I haven't received any private messages from you.