Originally Posted by alkristensen

Can anyone tell me if there are bargain ways of going via the USA onwards to Australia even if there are a few stops en route.

We dont mind going with 1 or 10 airlines and fancy an adventure so any ideas and routes are great.

We also dont mind using a round the world ticket if the prices arent much different to reurns, as we can then come back a year later and then buy another ticket and do the same. I intend fully to come back one a year as even at £1000 a ticket, its only £3 a day and we havent got kids. Yet:scared:

Thanks

Alk

Originally Posted by Swerv-o

I flew with United via San Fransisco in July. It cost me £600 + taxes via Ebookers. I got a massive 64 kg baggage allowance, which came in really handy in the end.

Air NZ give the same allowance, but be aware that United charge a fee for baggage over 23 kg - US$50 per bag, but that's not that much - about £35 I think. It comes down to the check in person. I told them that I was emigrating, and they waived the fee.

All in all, a reasonable set of flights. A stop over in SF or LA is really easy, and you don't have to worry about the airline honouring baggage allowances, as they are standard.

Also, the jet lag isn't so bad that way, as the journey is more in tune with your body clock...

S

Originally Posted by alkristensen

Thanks guys, how long in advance do you or did you book these flights in advance please.

What i mean is- are these flights part of a promo then or do you have to book them months or so in advance or were they last minute.

Thanks alot for the answers so far, especially the tip abouit the jetlag.

al

Originally Posted by alkristensen

Thanks guys, how long in advance do you or did you book these flights in advance please.

What i mean is- are these flights part of a promo then or do you have to book them months or so in advance or were they last minute.

Thanks alot for the answers so far, especially the tip abouit the jetlag.

al

Originally Posted by alkristensen

Can anyone tell me if there are bargain ways of going via the USA onwards to Australia even if there are a few stops en route.

We dont mind going with 1 or 10 airlines and fancy an adventure so any ideas and routes are great.

We also dont mind using a round the world ticket if the prices arent much different to reurns, as we can then come back a year later and then buy another ticket and do the same. I intend fully to come back one a year as even at £1000 a ticket, its only £3 a day and we havent got kids. Yet:scared:

Thanks

Alk

Originally Posted by Weasy

We've just booked with Air New Zealand with a 2 week stop over in LA (have to pay more taxes if you leave the airport). We've paid £2604.00 for 2 adults and 2 kids on the 10th January through http://www.leestravelclub.com/cms/Ru...=ASP\Pg154.asp and we shopped around quite a lot. Flights with British Airways and Qantas came in a little cheaper but leg pitch and all the other conforts were better with Air New Zealand.

Lou
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Originally Posted by alkristensen

Can anyone tell me if there are bargain ways of going via the USA onwards to Australia even if there are a few stops en route.

We dont mind going with 1 or 10 airlines and fancy an adventure so any ideas and routes are great.

We also dont mind using a round the world ticket if the prices arent much different to reurns, as we can then come back a year later and then buy another ticket and do the same. I intend fully to come back one a year as even at £1000 a ticket, its only £3 a day and we havent got kids. Yet:scared:

Thanks

Alk