Why are Return Flights to Europe so Expensive Still Folks???

[JohnK]

Not sure about satisfying the credit card presentation requirements in HKG though. Other than that connecting at HKG (or SIN or BKK) to the same flight is probably one of the lowest risk connections you can ever do ...

Booking with QF online with BKK as starting point will create its own hassles as the credit card needs to be sighted before the ticket will be issued. Can get around this by booking with travel agent.

 

[tuapekastar]

As long as you have e-ticket printed for both bookings to carry with you I don't see why there would be any issues. Not sure about satisfying the credit card presentation requirements in HKG though. Other than that connecting at HKG (or SIN or BKK) to the same flight is probably one of the lowest risk connections you can ever do ... after all you if there are delays due to late arrival of your initial flight ... it won't matter because it is the connecting flight as well!

Yes, noticed a little comment during the dummy booking process re presentation of the CC that the fare was booked with. Anway my leg is sore from too much kicking.

Filed away for possible future use...thx for posting this.

Booking with QF online with BKK as starting point will create its own hassles as the credit card needs to be sighted before the ticket will be issued. Can get around this by booking with travel agent.

And thanks Johnk for this info...every situation has its own issues

 

[leny]

Is it possible to use a mix of LCCs to get a cheap fare to anywhere in Europe? I'm sure that once you're in Europe, it's easy enough to find another LCC that will carry you to your wanted destination. I personally wouldn't mind the inconvenience that some may view it as.

 

[futaris]

Only LCC that flies to Europe from Asia is AirAsia X. And they fly into STN, London Stansted from KUL LCCT.

 

[leny]

OOL-STN return is still quite reasonable for $1500+-. Anyone with info on their Prague flights, please let me know. I've been dying for them to start these flights that were announced over a year ago.

 

[leny]

And some of their XL seats to KL are only $100 more expensive rather than twice as expensive. Some promos I found for the end of this year economy vs XL were $339 vs $439.

 

[serfty]

Booking with QF online with BKK as starting point will create its own hassles as the credit card needs to be sighted before the ticket will be issued. Can get around this by booking with travel agent.

This appear to have changed for ex HKG.

When looking to book ex HKG on Qantas.com the following appears:

The Credit Card holder must verify the card used for this online booking at check-in or at the Hong Kong Qantas Office prior to departure. The cardholder does not need to be travelling.
Cancel

Continue​

 

[JohnK]

This appear to have changed ex HKG.

When looking to book ex HKG on Qantas.com the following appears:

Yet nothing has changed for bookings from BKK.

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

I have a feeling this is a government requirement. Whenever I book via a travel agent in BKK I need to fax/email a copy of my credit card (front/back) and a standard form that I am purchasing airline tickets and the amount.

 

[Mal]

Cathay have just announced a sale to Europe which may assist:

Destinations:
- Adelaide to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome (Economy Class) From AUD1,805
- Brisbane to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome (Economy Class) From AUD1,810
- Cairns to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome (Economy Class) From AUD1,808
- Melbourne to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome (Economy Class) From AUD1,791
- Perth to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome (Economy Class) From AUD1,707
- Sydney to Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Rome (Economy Class) From AUD1,807

Ticket must be issued on or before 16-Mar-2009

Fares are for departures between 1 April and 31 October 2009

See Europe from $1,707

 

[Mal]

BiggestFrights (Bestflights) are also advertising a sale to Europe from $1315:

Australian Travel Agent : Best Flights - discount travel - Travel Agent Australia

Note that it's a "Etihad Airways Companion Sale" - which may not suit all people. I'd also take it to another travel agent and request the same fare rather than dealing with them!

 

[stryker]

I'd also take it to another travel agent and request the same fare rather than dealing with them!

Right on there, Mal.