Hutch

This was discussed a whle back, but it's starting to come to fruition. AirAsiaX plan to fly Sydney to Stanstead via Malaysia for $1000 return.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/aira...091265706.html

Swerv-o

What? Competition? How un-Australian is that? I'm sure there must be something the government can do to step in and make sure it never happens.

Seriously though, that looks good. Flying from Newcastle instead of Sydney has some real savings for the airlines, as the Sydney International/Domestic consortium charge outrageous fees to both airlines and passengers.

S

Demented Ferret

Hey thanks for that, will check it out.

brian.w

keep me posted when this happens as might use them for travel when i want to go there from now until i make my move over there and also be usefull to know so i can tell the folks back home about it,to save money.
what sites should i keep an eye on or save on my favs.

bcworld

Register here for updates:

http://www.airasia.com/site/my/en/pa...?reference=aax

I'd say though that they are bound to be packing in the seats on these flights making a KL stopover an absolute must. Back in the day when some of the UK charter airlines (Airtours etc) used to do Oz routes over Winter I know some people who flew 'em and vowed never again!

gedge

we had friends recently use China Eastern Airlines LHR>SYD
http://www.chinaeastern.co.uk/international.html
prices were very good, so much so that they decided to fly business instead

moneypenny20

But what was the flight like

Oh and thank you btw

Jimclevs

..... and about time too....... if it comes about!

The Newcastle hub would be good for us Central coasters also

Jim

Jimclevs

..... and I see that Virgin Blue is trying to open up on the Australia - California run, presumably to link up with their LHR-LA service.

Wouldn't be cheap mind you.

Jim

themerlin

Don't like the idea of narrow seats though, would be a nightmare if you git seated next to fatty for 13 hours

Swerv-o

Hey, you leave my wife out of this...

S

moneypenny20

Meant to say a while ago, hope you're bouncing around again

brian.w

i cant see where to register on there site any link?

bcworld

Where it says....

Want to be among the first to fly Xtra Long with us?
Join us now

Swerv-o

Who have you been talking to? Yes, I'm all fine again now, by the looks of things.

Fingers crossed...

S