QANTAS's domestic sale(s)

[JohnK]

Is it that expensive? I thought $159 was the non sale airfare, especially that far out.

When did Qantas manage to sneakily increase the non-sale airfare up to $163 for SYD-BNE? Will be interesting to see what the new sale red e-deal is going to be at next sale. $109?

 

[serfty]

Non sale fares of higher than that in O class are common.

 

[JohnK]

Non sale fares of higher than that in O class are common.

This is the highest I have seen domestic airfares since SYD-BNE briefly touched $138 in 2008.

 

[serfty]

I guess I don;t look for SYD/BNE much but "non sale" fares of $179 three months out were the go for MEL/SYD around the middle of last year.

 

[JohnK]

I guess I don;t look for SYD/BNE much but "non sale" fares of $179 three months out were the go for MEL/SYD around the middle of last year.

That's understandable for last minute airfares if the loads warrant those airfares. I am ok through to September. See what happens for October-December.

 

[serfty]

These were represented by nines in all fare buckets including X ...

 

[JohnK]

These were represented by nines in all fare buckets including X ...

So they are tinkering with airfares where loads don't warrant increases? Crude oil still low and fuel surcharges still in place?

I have just heard a staff conversation in the rear galley on my flight from BNE. Staff are being asked to take additional leave.

I'm at that point where I cannot afford $163 each way.

 

[Mrmaxwell]

This is the highest I have seen domestic airfares since SYD-BNE briefly touched $138 in 2008.

I went to book some QF DOM fares and couldn't believe the pricing! I haven't needed to book DOM for 12 months so am well aware of the price increases...even the sale fares I looked at were over $100 - these used to be $79-$99.

 

[JohnK]

I went to book some QF DOM fares and couldn't believe the pricing! I haven't needed to book DOM for 12 months so am well aware of the price increases...even the sale fares I looked at were over $100 - these used to be $79-$99.

The airfares are unbelievable.

Sale airfares SYD-BNE have been $115 and $130 recently. Standard airfare is $163 jumping to $168 for Easter weekend.

One-way airfares of close to $200 are a joke for a 1 hour flight.

 

[Dannyism]

The airfares are unbelievable.

Sale airfares SYD-BNE have been $115 and $130 recently. Standard airfare is $163 jumping to $168 for Easter weekend.

One-way airfares of close to $200 are a joke for a 1 hour flight.

I hear ya. Quiet weekend MEL-BNE over 1 month away 207+ each way :/

Hopefully I can find a work trip around then, but I find it pretty hard to justify those tix self funded..

 

[JohnK]

New sale airfare SYD-BNE appears be $109 and is limited supply. And regular non-sale airfare is now $164?

Yesterday was Anzac Day. The 6:00pm flight SYD-BNE had 49 passengers. Qantas wanted some ridiculous amount to get on this flight a few weeks back. Wife and daughter travelled VA yesterday as they were significantly cheaper.

I can understand trying to increase revenue/profit but continuing this stance of not discounting holiday periods when loads are low cannot be good in the long term.

 

[Freqy Flyer]

Qantas look to have some good specials on Queensland markets tonight. Looks like a quick sale. Finishes at midnight. Sydney to Brisbane at $99 for travel from 1 to 30 June.

 

[NZflygirl]

The app is showing a companion sale on domestic J fares. J one way from Syd $349 and International Premium Companion Sale on.

 

[Deleted member 29185]

The app is showing a companion sale on domestic J fares. J one way from Syd $349 and International Premium Companion Sale on.

For a comparison, VA has one as well, with some international thrown in

 

[2tall4Y]

FYI - there appears to be another 'unadvertised' J sale on at the moment. I've only checked a couple of destination ex. SYD and as an example, I can see SYD-BNE (and v.v.) for $449 for some random flights on random mid-week dates in November:

 

[JohnK]

Well Qantas has finally managed to do it. SYD-BNE non sale airfare is now $203. I didn't think I'd see it but regular $4-$5 increases the past couple of years has done it.

P.S. Some very uninspiring $109 airfares for 2020 and very selected $119 and $129 airfares for later in the year but not including any holiday periods.

I've stopped buying airfares more than 1-2 months in advance. I'll wait for double SC promotions.

 

[AIRwin]

Around the World in 8 Days sale kicks off with domestic?

Flight deals and Specials | Qantas AU

Find flight deals and special promotions today. Food, entertainment and checked baggage always included on Qantas operated flights.

www.qantas.com

 

[AIRwin]

Premium Cabin Sale until Friday:
https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals.html/bne/au/business/premium-cabin-sale/lowest?int_cam=au%3Aen%3Ahomepage-promotion%3Aprem-cab-sale%3Aen%3Aflights

 

[serfty]

Premium Cabin Sale until Friday:

Its not just Domestic.

PE return SIN $1500

 

[juddles]

Well Qantas has finally managed to do it. SYD-BNE non sale airfare is now $203. I didn't think I'd see it but regular $4-$5 increases the past couple of years has done it.

P.S. Some very uninspiring $109 airfares for 2020 and very selected $119 and $129 airfares for later in the year but not including any holiday periods.

I've stopped buying airfares more than 1-2 months in advance. I'll wait for double SC promotions.

It is dire indeed. I cannot for the life of me think of how an airfare could possibly be almost as expensive as a greyhound bus ticket.......

That is almost as much as it costs to drive a car!! Unforgiveable....