QANTAS Sale(s)

[clifford]

A few new sale fares released today including a J special to China:

Noticed that QF currently have a sale out of SIN too. Less than $1000 SIN-FRA-SIN. People might want to have a look at that.

BTW, just booked JQ BKK-MEL for next month. Approx $170, all-in. That'll stick it up D7 (as it should)

 

[JohnK]

QF also has a premium economy sale ex-SIN until 27 April 2011 for travel up to 31 August 2011.

Prices do not look that special to me but may interest some.

SydneyS$2068
MelbourneS$2068

AdelaideS$2078

BrisbaneS$2088

WellingtonS$2298

AucklandS$2328

ChristchurchS$2328

QueenstownS$2368

FrankfurtS$2378

London (Heathrow)S$3188

 

[futaris]

Premium Economy Sale from Singapore:

Sydney S$2068
Melbourne S$2068
Adelaide S$2078
Brisbane S$2088
Wellington S$2298
Auckland S$2328
Christchurch S$2328
Queenstown S$2368
Frankfurt S$2378
London (Heathrow) S$3188

Sale fares are valid for departures to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, London, Frankfurt, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington from now to 31 August 2011. Sale ends 11.59pm (SGT) 27 April 2011 unless sold out prior. Availability is limited.

 

[Mrmaxwell]

BTW, just booked JQ BKK-MEL for next month. Approx $170, all-in. That'll stick it up D7 (as it should)

I recently checked out D7 fares and couldn't believe how expensive they were compared to when they first entered the market...where have all the $49 one way sale fares gone MEL-KUL?

 

[markis10]

Latest Fare Changes New Sale Fares Released Today 29 April 2011
The following new sale fares have been released for sales on/after 30 April 2011:

ASIA

• Australia to Singapore / Bangkok and Beyond Limited Duration Sale (O*PXB/ N*PXB/ OPX/ NPX)
• Australia to India Limited Duration Sale (O*BOMRT1/ N*BBRT1/ O*YJBOM)
• Australia to Philippines Limited Duration Sale (O*MAYPH)
• Australia to Jakarta Sales Fares (O*MAY/ Q*MAY)
• Australia to China Limited Duration Sale Return Excursion Fares (O*MAYAU/ O*MAY1/ N*MAY1)
• Australia to Hong Kong Tactical Sale Return Excursion Fares (O*MAYHK/ N*MAYHK)

NORTH AMERICA

• Australia to Canada Return Limited Duration Sale (Q*CAN/ N*CAN)
• Australia to Mexico Return Limited Duration Sale (Q*MEX/ N*MEX)
• Australia to USA Return Limited Duration Sale (O*USS/ Q*USS/ N*USS)

SOUTH AMERICA

• Australia to South America Return Red e-Deal (OSAMX1/ QSAMX1)

SOUTH WEST PACIFIC

• Australia to New Zealand One Way Red e-Deal (OREDN1/ OITREDN1/ OREDN2/ OITREDN2)

UK / EUROPE

• Australia to UK / Europe Global Sale Return Excursion Fares (QF/BA) (O*PX1Y/ Q*PX1Y)

 

[Danger]

As medhead has just posted in the JASA problem thread, QF has a sale at the moment, including very attractive PER-SYD/MEL for $189.

 

[JohnK]

Yes and considering all the recent fare increases SYD-BNE vv is only $79 one-way.

 

[pauly7]

As medhead has just posted in the JASA problem thread, QF has a sale at the moment, including very attractive PER-SYD/MEL for $189.

Surprised they didn't call it the 'Cut Virgins Lunch Sale'

 

[futaris]

Specials - Special Offers - Great Savings to Australia

HKG-ADL/BNE/CNS/MEL/SYD 9880 HKD Premium Economy (~1200 AUD)
HKG-ADL/BNE/CNS/MEL/PER/SYD 27990 HKD Business (~3350 AUD)

Seats on sale from 9 May to 30 June 2011, and these fares are valid for departures from 9 May to 31 August 2011.

 

[Mal]

Very keen J fares ex-India too.

International flight specials from Mumbai

Mumbai to:
Adelaide return from INR124,880
Brisbane return from INR124,960
Melbourne return from INR123,940
Perth return from INR123,843
Sydney return from INR124,880
Auckland return from INR129,248
Christchurch return from INR129,138
Wellington return from INR128,210

Sale fares are valid for departures from Mumbai to selected destinations across Australia and New Zealand from 1 June to 31 July 2011.

Sale ends 31 May 2011, unless sold out.

 

[Joshua]

HKG-ADL/BNE/CNS/MEL/SYD 9880 HKD Premium Economy (~1200 AUD)
HKG-ADL/BNE/CNS/MEL/PER/SYD 27990 HKD Business (~3350 AUD)

Seats on sale from 9 May to 30 June 2011, and these fares are valid for departures from 9 May to 31 August 2011.

Excellent! Was wanting HKG down to ADL for July... was considering a TPE departure on CX but this is perfect. Now I just need *class AKL-SIN to go on sale again... waiting, waiting sigh. Nice when things actually fall into line for once

 

[QF029]

Specials - Special Offers - Great Savings to Australia

HKG-ADL/BNE/CNS/MEL/SYD 9880 HKD Premium Economy (~1200 AUD)
HKG-ADL/BNE/CNS/MEL/PER/SYD 27990 HKD Business (~3350 AUD)

Seats on sale from 9 May to 30 June 2011, and these fares are valid for departures from 9 May to 31 August 2011.

PE ~$1,500 after taxes (still quite reasonable).

 

[Joshua]

PE ~$1,500 after taxes (still quite reasonable).

Now the fun of booking PE to ADL begins. No use on the web site, can't even find any PE fare on expertflyer. Seems to be all too familiar.

 

[medhead]

Now the fun of booking PE to ADL begins. No use on the web site, can't even find any PE fare on expertflyer. Seems to be all too familiar.

Reading the fine print on the link and it says PE is available between HKG and SYD and MEL. I don't think there are any direct flights to ADL

 

[markis10]

PE ~$1,500 after taxes (still quite reasonable).

I think I would rather grab CX ex TPE in J if you do a lot of Asian trips and can work out the return legs to fit in the validity window:

 

[QF029]

I looked at the CX ex Taipei fares for a trip to HK but on the cheap fare the maximum stopover seemed to be 1 day. I guess I would need to use a separate fare.

 

[JohnK]

I looked at the CX ex Taipei fares for a trip to HK but on the cheap fare the maximum stopover seemed to be 1 day. I guess I would need to use a separate fare.

Are you trying to book stopover on the website? If trying to book online then it gives the option of connecting flights the next day.

I believe stopovers are permitted but you would need to book/organise stopovers via the call centre. The terms and conditions are a little clearer but not sure what is meant by 'en route'. I guess it means you cannot make Hong Kong the start and end point of the trip.

Stopover

• Stopover Hong Kong:
  1 Stop(s) permitted.On the inbound free of charge.On the outbound not permitted.

Note:

• There may be other charges associated with stopover ie. Taxes.
• Stopovers must be "en route" during the journey; conditions from the fare rules apply.

 

[Joshua]

Reading the fine print on the link and it says PE is available between HKG and SYD and MEL. I don't think there are any direct flights to ADL

Indeed there isn't. But the page did refer to the PE price to ADL, CNS etc. presumably via SYD or MEL on the 744 services. Can't be done on the web site because it doesn't present that class as an option for ADL. Call centre could see it (with availability not showing on EF) but can't sell it being ex HKG.

I think I would rather grab CX ex TPE in J if you do a lot of Asian trips and can work out the return legs to fit in the validity window:

I agree it's better value and have been looking at that option. In this case it's not just me travelling so price is important.Departing QF on a monday I can link up with my beloved QF81 and get the first lounge on the way home - more than a conciliation. A few things to weigh up such as coffin class not the best if you're not travelling solo.

Best to book QF ex HKG from an online travel agent I'm guessing? The QF site is basically useless again. It was apparently reported...

 

[Mal]

Very nice Qantas J sale ex-BKK:

Bangkok to:
Adelaide return from THB 70,000+
Brisbane return from THB 70,000+
Melbourne return from THB 70,000+
Sydney return from THB 70,000+
London (Heathrow) return from THB100,000+
Paris return from THB100,000+
Frankfurt return from THB100,000+
Rome return from THB100,000+
Zurich return from THB100,000+

International flight specials from Bangkok

+ Valid for departures from Bangkok between 01 June and 31 August 2011 for travel to Australia and Europe. Flights are return business class on selected Qantas and British Airways flights only. Fares exclude airport taxes and fuel and other surcharges. Fares are correct as of 27 May 2011. To Australia, date changes permitted subject to service fee. To Europe, date changes permitted at administrative charge of THB 2,500 and service fees apply. Tickets are non-refundable, non re-routable and non-endorsable. Sale ends 23:59 15 June 2011. Other terms and conditions apply see qantas.com for details. Information is subject to change without notice.

 

[futaris]

Great sale, but remember that booking from Thailand or Indonesia, you usually need to:

After you have completed your booking you will need to visit our office below within two working days for credit card and signature verification. Your ticket will be issued once your credit card has been sighted.
Bangkok Office
Tour East (Thailand)#, 21st Floor, Charn Issara Tower I, 942/160-163 Rama 4 Road, Silom, Bangrak
Open hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri
Phone: +66 (2) 236 2800
#Qantas representative

Or see a local QANTAS office, or talk to someone on the phone, after booking.

After taxes and surcharges,

BKK-LHR-BKK is 124910.00 THB (~3850 AUD)
BKK-LHR-FRA-LHR-BKK is 123255.00 THB (~3800 AUD)