Qantas SYD&MEL to SIN $510 ret ($410 through .br site)

[Buzzard]

Thanks to members like Finale, the next time I book a flight I'm going to check some OS site.
An interesting thing I noticed when booking a flight from Berlin to Barcelona recently on Expedia is that there were several flights available all at different prices, however the flights were all on the same Air Berlin flight - just codeshare.

 

[coolumbla]

Damn I need to find a reason to go somewhere
C

 

[JessicaTam]

Damn I need to find a reason to go somewhere
C

Ummm, why?

 

[Ric]

Just booked SYD-SIN-SYD, depart 25 April returning 29 April for R816. Now just need to find some cheap 5 star hotel, Marina Bay Sands at $326AUD per night is just too expensive for me. Are there any good threads on this site find cheap 5 star accommodation?

Have a look at this: Singapore Hotels Promotion
Mandarin Orchard looks alright price wise.

 

[Pilbaracommuter]

Just completed booking for a family long weekend in Singapore, travelling from Perth. As I have plenty of SQ & VA points I first checked SQ flights but nothing available at the times I was looking for. Qantas points not so plentiful but enough to do 3 of us one way or wait until I have done an eastern states trip and book 2 returns on points and pay for the third ticket. Decided to book 3 seats outward now and take my chance on the return leg. QF fare on offer for the return leg was about A$550. Then checked on QF's Singapore website and found the same flight available at S$406 (about A$340). Considering I had already paid about A$240 each in taxes for the privilege of using my points on the outward leg, this seemed a pretty good deal - pay another A$100 and keep my points for another trip.

 

[extracta]

My kids have been buying things from overseas for years. It makes sense that purchasing overseas is cheaper than purchasing things here (airfares included) as wages and taxes in Australia are higher than in many other countries.

This is the flight centre we will beat any price guarantee. Essentially they are telling us that flights are cheaper on overseas websites.

LOWEST AIRFARE GUARANTEE
Here you'll find the lowest available prices on domestic flights to all destinations around Australia, as well as cheap international flights to a huge range of worldwide destinations. We won't be beaten on price and will beat any comparable quote.
^Based on Australian registered businesses & websites for travel departing within Australia.
Written quote must be presented prior to booking.
Cheap Flights by Australia's Unbeatable Travel Agents - Flight Centre

Now that we have found a way to purchase cheaper QF flights our next trick should be to try and find where the star alliance carriers are selling cheaper flights with better conditions. This would be beneficial to those who want to attain star gold with Aegean but do not want to pay the higher prices that TG and SQ charge for flights that originate in Australia and come with points.

I will start a thread on it.

 

[Finale]

The deals are back with the latest qantas sale. Qantas priced bangkok $100 lower than last time so you can get bkk around $500 ($600 last time) SIN seems to be same price. Glad I didnt book BKK last sale and happy to see BKK getting cheaper and cheaper

 

[JohnK]

Glad I didnt book BKK last sale and happy to see BKK getting cheaper and cheaper

Not too cheap. Then everyone will think they can holiday in Thailand when in actual fact they should simply stay home for everyone's sake....

 

[busissi]

Seems to me just check all sites before booking.

 

[jetlagger]

Not too cheap. Then everyone will think they can holiday in Thailand when in actual fact they should simply stay home for everyone's sake....

Does that include JohnK ?

 

[JohnK]

Does that include JohnK ?

No. I am well behaved and don't stand out like dogs b....

 

[jetlagger]

No. I am well behaved and don't stand out like dogs b....

Well done & likewise well versed.

 

[extracta]

No. I am well behaved and don't stand out like dogs b....

I am not lol

 

[JohnK]

I am not lol

I don't think you are the type to walk around the streets throwing your weight around.

 

[markis10]

Pity about the Expedia fees which are a separate charge but those wondering how its billed:

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[TD="align: right"]$364.97[/TD]
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[ht20]

I tried to book using 28 degree credit card but the card was declined . Called the card company and they said the card was fine, it was expedia Brazil did not accept the card. Has anyone got this problem?

 

[markis10]

I tried to book using 28 degree credit card but the card was declined . Has anyone got this problem?

Not surprising, you need to ring them (28 degrees) and let them know of an impending overseas transactions, one from Expedia and one from Qantas in Sao Paulo.

 

[ht20]

Not surprising, you need to ring them (28 degrees) and let them know of an impending overseas transactions, one from Expedia and one from Qantas in Sao Paulo.

I did called 28 degree and let them know about overseas transaction from Expedia, but still cannot use it. Maybe I should tell them about both Expedia and Qantas like you said. Thanks

 

[AstroDamo]

Pity about the Expedia fees which are a separate charge but those wondering how its billed:

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[TD]VISA-QANTAS A IRWAYS SAO PAULO BRFRGN AMT-720.360000[/TD]
[TD="align: right"]$364.97[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Hehe when I booked it declined my mastercard no idea why, Qantas Gold Credit Card so instead I tried my partners credit card when I clicked into the booking somehow the Expedia fee had been dropped anyway who was I to complain booked and got the flights for $367 return via Brisbane from SYD

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Hehe when I booked it declined my mastercard no idea why, Qantas Gold Credit Card so instead I tried my partners credit card when I clicked into the booking somehow the Expedia fee had been dropped anyway who was I to complain booked and got the flights for $367 return via Brisbane from SYD

are you sure the first card didn't pay the booking fee and the second the fare?