SYD-PHE - $31, one way. QF!!!

[dajop]

It's not ironclad for Qantas though ...

I think with QF domestically, these days it's not very common to find fares from A to B to C that are cheaper than just going from A to B. They do happen, but perhaps they are not common enough (or used enough), for them to make a big fuss about, perhaps that's why "it's not ironclad."

With the hubbing system in the US, much more common there if wanting to travel to a hub, cheaper to fly onwards. Vaguely recall reading (here or more than likely on FT) that people have been charged in the US for completing their journey at an intermediate point.

 

[Mal]

Vaguely recall reading (here or more than likely on FT) that people have been charged in the US for completing their journey at an intermediate point.

Indeed, there is always that threat. I know BA got nasty with some travel agents and people for doing the same thing..

Delta for example has the following rule:
http://www.delta.com/planning_reser...ns/fares_ticketing_rules/index.jsp#prohibited

While not an exclusive list, the following ticketing practices are prohibited:

* Back-to-back ticketing—combining multiple overlapping round-trip tickets to circumvent Saturday or other overnight stay requirements.
* Throw-away ticketing—use of discounted round-trip excursion fares for one-way travel.
* Point-beyond ticketing—use of a fare published for travel to a point beyond your actual intended destination or from a point before your actual intended origin.

In such cases where there is a violation of our Contract of Carriage, we reserve the right to:

* Cancel the remainder of the itinerary and confiscate any unused flight coupons.
* Refuse to board the passenger or check baggage.
* Charge the passenger for the difference between the fare paid and the fare for the passenger's traveled itinerary.

Quite simple for them really. I don't believe Qantas has things clearly spelt out - although perhaps Travel Guru or someone who knows a bit more can comment.

 

[serfty]

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But so far no reports that QF have tried to cancel reservations for those with tickets issued.

Qantas are unlikely to cancel these reservations.

They will probably wear the lower fares for those who booked them in the short time they were available. (... and whoever is identified as being responsible for putting the fares up will get their @rse kicked ...)

 

[serfty]

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But so far no reports that QF have tried to cancel reservations for those with tickets issued.

Qantas are unlikely to cancel these reservations.

I suspect they will wear the lower fares for those who booked them in the short time they were available. (... and whoever is identified as being responsible for putting the fares up will get their @rse kicked ...)

 

[markis10]

Qantas are unlikely to cancel these reservations.

They will probably wear the lower fares for those who booked them in the short time they were available. (... and whoever is identified as being responsible for putting the fares there will get their @rse kicked ...)

They probably will wear the flights on the basis it was not R/T, so at least they have a chance of getting revenue on the return leg for some (myself and better half included).

 

[djfuzz]

Any updates on anyone's bookings yet?

I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread, but will people be trying to use the SYD-PER leg only then cancel the onward trip?

I imagine it would simply be a matter of cancelling once landing, and that the penalty for doing so would only be a refund of that fare portion minus the 'cancellation fee', right?

 

[significance]

Any updates on anyone's bookings yet?

I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread, but will people be trying to use the SYD-PER leg only then cancel the onward trip?

I imagine it would simply be a matter of canceling once landing, and that the penalty for doing so would only be a refund of that fare portion minus the 'cancellation fee', right?

My booking seems to have held. I will be using only the SYD-PER leg. I rang Qantas to ask about it. I cannot cancel the PER-PH leg without cancelling and rebooking the whole ticket (and paying the cancellation penalty plus the higher fare for a new ticket). They say I should not get off at Perth and when I asked what would happen if I did, I was told that "my baggage would go to Port Hedland without me". I think this is unlikely (don't they have to unload baggage these days if a passenger fails to board a flight?), but I will be taking only hand-luggage, just in case. I'll also let them know my intention when I check in, to hopefully save them the hassle of trying to call for me when I "miss" my connecting flight. I did this once before, many years ago, on a PER-MEL-CBR flight (disembarking in Melbourne), and when I told them of my intention to get off in Melbourne, they frowned but only checked me in to the first flight. Hopefully, it will be the same this time.

 

[docjames]

My booking seems to have held. I will be using only the SYD-PER leg. I rang Qantas to ask about it. I cannot cancel the PER-PH leg without cancelling and rebooking the whole ticket (and paying the cancellation penalty plus the higher fare for a new ticket). They say I should not get off at Perth and when I asked what would happen if I did, I was told that "my baggage would go to Port Hedland without me". I think this is unlikely (don't they have to unload baggage these days if a passenger fails to board a flight?), but I will be taking only hand-luggage, just in case. I'll also let them know my intention when I check in, to hopefully save them the hassle of trying to call for me when I "miss" my connecting flight. I did this once before, many years ago, on a PER-MEL-CBR flight (disembarking in Melbourne), and when I told them of my intention to get off in Melbourne, they frowned but only checked me in to the first flight. Hopefully, it will be the same this time.

Onw wonders if they will try and
- issue cancellation of ticket
- re-issue to PER only
- charge you the difference

I'd say a non-board of notification in PER might be a better option. Particularly as you have no checked luggage so the a/c should still leave on time.

 

[wrldtrvllr]

Any updates on anyone's bookings yet?

I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread, but will people be trying to use the SYD-PER leg only then cancel the onward trip?

I imagine it would simply be a matter of cancelling once landing, and that the penalty for doing so would only be a refund of that fare portion minus the 'cancellation fee', right?

I wouldn't bother trying to cancel the unsued leg. It's not really worth the hassle on such a cheap ticket...

 

[Flashback]

When arriving in PER I'd simply go up to the QP (if you're a member) or a check-in counter and say you've received a call and need to stay in Perth longer than expected so won't be making your flight.

 

[Febs]

When arriving in PER I'd simply go up to the QP (if you're a member) or a check-in counter and say you've received a call and need to stay in Perth longer than expected so won't be making your flight.

That's what I'd be doing. Mention you only had hand-luggage and it should just be a matter of a few keystrokes for them.

 

[significance]

I'm sitting in the Qantas Club, awaiting my flight o Syd. No problem checking in only as far as Perth now I wish I had brought more luggage!

 

[tardise]

Do the airlines have inbound PAX targets to achieve at airports as part of the costs the airports charge - if they don't achieve the inbound PAX target the airport penalises them / or if they exceed the target they acheive additional discounting on the airport costs.

Could this be a reason why flying A--> C via B is sometimes cheaper than flying to A--> B as the airline is trying to reach its PAX target at destination C ?

Maybe a reason why other countries charge a penalty for not travelling all the way to C