Kiwi Lawyer attempts to claim tax refund on $0 Jetstar fares

[henrus]

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

Stuff article explains it all but in short this really bored and dumb Kiwi lawyer decided to purchase the return for free tickets that JQ offers with a max bundle, call and cancel for a voucher on the first flight only leaving the second flight in place. He's now claiming they owe him a refund on the Australian taxes of the $0 fare totalling about $3500.

I really hope Jetstar both wins and bans him. Not only does it ruin it for everyone but also makes Jetstar tighten up restrictions on sales like these.

Best case scenario for the person involved is that he wins however if they do ban him the whole dumb idea will backfire as he could get banned from one of the only two domestic mainline carriers in New Zealand (and across the Tasman the QF group now makes up a huge percentage of seats).

 

[TheInsider]

What an incredible waste of time. All for internet clicks.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

Good to see someone get revenge on Jetstar!

 

[Saab34]

Check out his twitter and business/law firm website. Holey moley.

 

[Ansett Nostalgic]

With a name like Tyrone-Jay, you know you're dealing with someone crazy.

 

[CaptJCool]

Vry rns nd rpt
(Very rinse and repeat)

He now has 59 Auckland - Sydney tics which he paid $0 for and expects JQ to refund the taxes in full

Gttng bld frm stn
(Blood from a stone)

 

[Mwenenzi]

Vry rns nd rpt
(Very rinse and repeat)

He now has 59 Auckland - Sydney tics which he paid $0 for and expects JQ to refund the taxes in full

Gttng bld frm stn
(Blood from a stone)

In some jurisdictions non revenue fares have nil or little real govt regulatory taxes/fees. Once you add an airline cost~fare(e.g. YQ) the govt regulatory taxes/fees apply~jump.
Which is why in USA can have just $5.60 tax, on some award flights, that cannot be avoided. " A September 11th Security Fee of $5.60 per one-way trip, per passenger". The USA award flight is treated as non revenue.

 

[fly2earth]

More like he is doing himself a service by voluntarily awarding himself Air NZ and Emirates for life

 

[henrus]

More like he is doing himself a service by voluntarily awarding himself Air NZ and Emirates for life

The banned list seems to be shared across the Qantas group and Emirates given how tight of partners they are, I can't remember if it was on AFF or FlyerTalk but I recall seeing a post from someone who was banned on Qantas but trying to fly Emirates without luck.

 

[fly2earth]

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

Stuff article explains it all but in short this really bored and dumb Kiwi lawyer decided to purchase the return for free tickets that JQ offers with a max bundle, call and cancel for a voucher on the first flight only leaving the second flight in place. He's now claiming they owe him a refund on the Australian taxes of the $0 fare totalling about $3500.

I really hope Jetstar both wins and bans him. Not only does it ruin it for everyone but also makes Jetstar tighten up restrictions on sales like these.

Best case scenario for the person involved is that he wins however if they do ban him the whole dumb idea will backfire as he could get banned from one of the only two domestic mainline carriers in New Zealand (and across the Tasman the QF group now makes up a huge percentage of seats).

Doesn't help that they are called kiwis (and the kiwi bird doesn't appear all that bright either)

The banned list seems to be shared across the Qantas group and Emirates given how tight of partners they are, I can't remember if it was on AFF or FlyerTalk but I recall seeing a post from someone who was banned on Qantas but trying to fly Emirates without luck.

Being ousted even by a MIDDLE EASTERN airline. Lifetime achievement unlocked

 

[henrus]

Being ousted even by a MIDDLE EASTERN airline. Lifetime achievement unlocked

Not really, Qatar banned a YouTube because he said the flight was bad.

Air New Zealand also loves to ban lawyers who don't play by the rules:

Nelson woman takes Air NZ to court for banning her

She says allegations against her are "a string of lies".

www.newshub.co.nz

 

[drron]

Not really, Qatar banned a YouTube because he said the flight was bad.

Air New Zealand also loves to ban lawyers who don't play by the rules:

Nelson woman takes Air NZ to court for banning her

She says allegations against her are "a string of lies".

www.newshub.co.nz

Another Kiwi lawyer. They are rather entitled.

 

[moa999]

Now tweeted a settlement offer to Qantas.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1788785874513338759

 

[Saab34]

Lionel Hutz is that you?

 

[moa999]

Probably cost more than that offer,
But I'd give him a voucher for a one way flight to HEL.

On condition that he doesn't do it again, and doesn't speak to media.

 

[tdimdad]

Probably cost more than that offer,
But I'd give him a voucher for a one way flight to HEL.

On condition that he doesn't do it again, and doesn't speak to media.

Oh, don't gift HEL to him! How about MAN?

 

[CaptJCool]

c'mon lads, meet me in the middle

So who does he think he’s dealing with ?? Ok Boomer?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Maybe he’s trying to make the point that the return isn’t actually ‘free’? That at least a component of it has been paid for by a higher one way fare than normal?

So maybe the upshot is that we no longer have ‘return for free’ sales, but sales that are accurately reflected in the fares? That’s probably a good thing.

 

[cambriamarsh]

Maybe he’s trying to make the point that the return isn’t actually ‘free’? That at least a component of it has been paid for by a higher one way fare than normal?

So maybe the upshot is that we no longer have ‘return for free’ sales, but sales that are accurately reflected in the fares? That’s probably a good thing.

He's an idiot, wasting court time and cost like that. He can't be very busy

 

[fly2earth]

Probably cost more than that offer,
But I'd give him a voucher for a one way flight to HEL.

On condition that he doesn't do it again, and doesn't speak to media.

Kiwi wants a LIFE (seriously)