Jetstar's International Sale(s)!

[clifford]

It pays to keep submitting your travel dates a few times. I found when I booked mine that the light fare went from a high of $97 all the way down to $7! I booked two returns, inclusive of taxes and seat allocation (this appears to incur a $10 per person charge) for $700. Very good.

I just booked a round trip PER-SIN-PER for December for AUD 329 all-in.

I noticed that Tiger's fares for the same period were in the stratosphere (several hundred dollars dearer). I wonder if they'll match these fares?

Oh, and even better, you get to use SIN Terminal 1 rather than that horrible Budget terminal that Tiger uses.

 

[ethernet]

How come, from Australia, there have been no *deals*/sales to Asia on for the month of December yet?

Even regular trips with Airasia, JQ, and Tiger - going out- are all expensive, or not available, yet? The 2 for 1 sales that were on last year at this time have not come round again.

I know people booking on SG,EK and Royal Brueni ,because the newcomers are keeping their (Australian) forward seat blocks closed/tight. By comparison, sale fares inter asia at prices unchanged from a year ago, and readily available, now, for Dec. The planes that were slashed off KUL and Japan should be redeployed?

The other thing is that JQ online says sold out for its cheapie fares, yet I see 'HOW ' and other fares showing - so I guess they hope plenty of fools still in the game.

 

[Mrmaxwell]

How come, from Australia, there have been no *deals*/sales to Asia on for the month of December yet?

Funny you mention this, a new Jetstar sale for Oct 15 - Dec 10 / Jan 28 - Mar 28 just went onsale today until Tuesday night Aug 5.

Some OK fares but nothing like the good old days.

 

[lampardcl]

Its seems to me that although jetstar have regular sales during the year the months of May and November are when they tend to have the heavily discounted fares eg take a friend sale. Last year 1st august they had a sale just like the current one eg syd - hnl $399.00 then in november the sale it was only $299.00 each way.

 

[ethernet]

Nothing funny about it all - like the above poster, we circle calendars and use intelligence. Had Tiger marketing been smart, they would ambushed J*, and had a few days to their own. Instead the smarties at JQ put it back a day, in anticipation.

A surprise is Bali - More expensive than Japan, but closer -and from somewhere "We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to Indonesia, including Bali, at this time due to the very high threat of terrorist attack. " which means it is off the menu,

As the sale prices have no relation to miles flown, I'll hang out for a better deal, and see how the other sleepyheads respond.:mrgreen:

 

[Saab34]

This is actually the first HNL sale since a year ago (excluding friend for $4). Finally, but still 800return, JQ can do better(ie 700 return!). Some Great domestic bargains there, especially from SYD to the likes of OOL, BNE and from AVV to SYD. Im now all booked up!

 

[liparj]

I just picked up 2 x Per-DPS-Per Jetsaver tickets in Feb 09 for $820 all up ..that's including all fees/taxes..

I thought it was a good deal..pity there's no FF's or extra baggage, allowance, just QP on the way out... nevermind...Are there any other QP Gold member benefits available to me?

Thought they were flying A330-200's but alas no...looks like an A320..does that mean avoid window seats in row 9?

..Not prepared to pay $60 for extra legroom so looking for good seats..
Suggestions anyone?

 

[futaris]

Jet off to Japan Sale!

CNS-NGO $189
CNS-KIX $189
OOL-KIX $189
SYD-KIX $299
MEL-KIX $339

[FONT=Arial,Verdana]# Flights from Gold Coast to Osaka are subject to regulatory approval.

Sale on now until midnight (23:59 AEST), 11 September 2008. Sale may be extended. For travel 15 October - 30 November 2008*.[/FONT]

 

[Timtammi]

I couldnt believe it when I got the email re the Japan sale fares, having just booked Jetstar OOL-KIX return in November for $1000 pp all up. I thought that was pretty good at the time but these fares are half this! Just booked for an additional person to travel with us (at this rate I can afford to take an additional staff member!) and got the same flight for just over $500 - Jetsaver fare including the CC surcharge.

Wow! The actual fare component was $97 one way!! They can't be making money at those prices...

Cheers

 

[ColinP]

I couldnt believe it when I got the email re the Japan sale fares, having just booked Jetstar OOL-KIX return in November for $1000 pp all up. I thought that was pretty good at the time but these fares are half this! Just booked for an additional person to travel with us (at this rate I can afford to take an additional staff member!) and got the same flight for just over $500 - Jetsaver fare including the CC surcharge.

Wow! The actual fare component was $97 one way!! They can't be making money at those prices...

Cheers

I'm thinking about taking up this offer ex CNS if I can get reasonably priced dom flights ADL > CNS > ADL. The fare component CNS > KIX is $5

 

[markh]

I'm thinking about taking up this offer ex CNS ... The fare component CNS > KIX is $5

Me too! Anyone have any comments / preferences on whether Osaka or Nagoya is a better place to visit for a few days in November ?

 

[Flashback]

Me too! Anyone have any comments / preferences on whether Osaka or Nagoya is a better place to visit for a few days in November ?

I would go for Nagoya.

 

[ColinP]

Me too! Anyone have any comments / preferences on whether Osaka or Nagoya is a better place to visit for a few days in November ?

I'm off to Osaka on 29 Oct to visit friends for a week. $5 each way + CC fee + fuel fines and taxes. Total $359.75.

markh, I'd recommend going to Osaka then catch a train to Kyoto.

 

[Timtammi]

markh, I'd recommend going to Osaka then catch a train to Kyoto

Yep. I'm off to Osaka and Tokyo for work. I'm a bit upset I missed out on these fares having booked OOL-KIX just a few days before the sale was announced but I'm not taking another staff member booked at these great prices and he has decided to pay for his wife to come along.

We will take the train straight to Kyoto from KIX I think. Kyoto is really lovely and very historic and I didnt have enough time to see it properly last time as I was a bit sick. I'm not a huge fan of Osaka itself. I will have to come back to Osaka to fly hom after attending the show we are exhibiting at in Tokyo and I will schedule the only meeting I need to have in Osaka for that last day.

I was checking the train timetables today and its about 70 mins or so from KIX to Kyoto and after a day sightseeing in Kyoto we will continue on the following day via the shnikansen to Tokyo.

Cheers

 

[Flashback]

I was checking the train timetables today and its about 70 mins or so from KIX to Kyoto and after a day sightseeing in Kyoto we will continue on the following day via the shnikansen to Tokyo.

I'd recommend more time in Kyoto, rather than Tokyo. Tokyo is cool for shopping and nightlife, but you can't beat Kyoto for the cultural experience.

 

[Timtammi]

I'd recommend more time in Kyoto, rather than Tokyo. Tokyo is cool for shopping and nightlife, but you can't beat Kyoto for the cultural experience.

Agreed but I'm there for work, not fun, and my work is in Tokyo and Osaka. I can just squeeze in a side trip to Kyoto on the weekend.

 

[futaris]

[FONT=Arial,Verdana]Jetstar is very excited to announce a fantastic new service from Brisbane to Bali (via Darwin)* starting from 03 December this year.[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Verdana]
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[FONT=Arial,Verdana]And to celebrate we have got some seriously HOT fares!

DRW-DPS $199
BNE-DRW-DPS $249
MEL-DRW-DPS $383
SYD-DRW-DPS $388

(add $20 for carryon)

Brisbane to Bali - New route on sale, seats selling fast sale!

[/FONT][FONT=Arial,Verdana]This sale commences tonight 10 Sep 08 at 8.00pm (AEST) for 3 hours only, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

For travel on selected flights between 3 - 11 December 2008 and 10 February - 28 March 2009.[/FONT]

 

[Saab34]

Looks like each state got their City email...They should promote their direct service ex MEL on sale, rather than the horrible MEL-DRW-DPS service.....

 

[Saab34]

Bali Bargains on Sale now at Jetstar!

Sale now on until midnight (23:59 AEST) Tuesday 23 September 2008, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

Perth

Bali (Denpasar)$199 $219
Brisbane

Bali (Denpasar) - via Darwin $299$319
Sydney

Bali (Denpasar) $379 $399
Melbourne (Tullamarine)

Bali (Denpasar)$379 $399

Restricted Travel Periods Between Feb09-Jun09

 

[Arthur Hodgson]

Bali Bargains on Sale now at Jetstar!

Sale now on until midnight (23:59 AEST) Tuesday 23 September 2008, unless sold out prior. Sale may be extended.

Perth

Bali (Denpasar)$199 $219
Brisbane

Bali (Denpasar) - via Darwin $299$319
Sydney

Bali (Denpasar) $379 $399
Melbourne (Tullamarine)

Bali (Denpasar)$379 $399

Restricted Travel Periods Between Feb09-Jun09

Not such a big deal.

They're only mimicking Virgin Blue (DJ).

Who'd you rather fly (I Know who I would), the price is the same.