Classic plus to the US - cheaper to start flight in Auckland than Sydney.

[Leroyb]

I’m seeing flights to the US that start in Auckland, and route through Sydney, are much cheaper than flights direct from
Sydney to the US.

If this ticket is booked, what are the implications of ignoring the first leg and starting the flight in Sydney?

 

[billmurray]

You'd be considered a no show at Auckland then the rest of your ticket forfeited I would think.

 

[levelnine]

As bill said, you will be denied check-in/boarding at Sydney because you won't have a valid ticket.

Also, remember Classic Plus rewards are tied to the cash fare. So keep an eye out for cash fare sales. You'll get a reduced Classic Plus price then.

 

[kevrosmith]

Yes you’d have to make your way to Auckland to start the journey. People have done it…

 

[justinbrett]

Yes you’d have to make your way to Auckland to start the journey. People have done it…

For cash fares, it’s a good deal. Save a few thousand and get some extra SCs.

I’m doing it for a flight to Japan later in the year, booked with DCs.

 

[DC3]

If this ticket is booked, what are the implications of ignoring the first leg and starting the flight in Sydney?

As above, there will be no boarding in SYD if you are a no-show in AKL.

 

[CaptJCool]

Yes
It’s often the case that Auckland to wherever is cheaper substantially than Sydney and even where one will fly more and pay less

And no internationally you cannot no show the first leg