Flying from Australia to the UK.
Feb 23rd 2006, 10:44 am
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Flying from Australia to the UK.
I've only been here a short while, but I need to fly back to the UK for a couple of weeks, when is the cheapest time to fly? Having just got here, it's money I really don't want to spend but I have to, otherwise my mother will probably never speak to me again, emotional blackmail and the unconditional love of your parents!
I can't understand the inability to buy cheap flights, I am guessing it is because of the remoteness of the country, but then they go and add on some rather hefty taxes too! The bored witless assistant in the flight centre today, who looked like she'd rather be having an enema than trying to help me with my query, couldn't explain why even if the plane had only 2 passengers and 400 empty seats, the price couldn't be reduced. Why is this, is it simply the fuel cost and ongoing inflation?
Which airline offers the best value for money? Any advice?
I can't understand the inability to buy cheap flights, I am guessing it is because of the remoteness of the country, but then they go and add on some rather hefty taxes too! The bored witless assistant in the flight centre today, who looked like she'd rather be having an enema than trying to help me with my query, couldn't explain why even if the plane had only 2 passengers and 400 empty seats, the price couldn't be reduced. Why is this, is it simply the fuel cost and ongoing inflation?
Which airline offers the best value for money? Any advice?
Feb 23rd 2006, 11:08 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
I was quoted a good(for Australia) price for Perth London Perth with Royal Brunei Airlines $1360 + taxes of around $330. Offer ends on 27th Feb - it might have had date limitations but have a gander at them.
Feb 23rd 2006, 11:25 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
The British travel website occasionally has some really good deals on it. Often you can pick up a $99 one way flight. The best they have at the mo is Royal Brunei......$1299 plus airport taxes
Feb 23rd 2006, 11:43 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
austravel sometimes have good deals too, i get my tickets to Oz from them.
Feb 23rd 2006, 12:28 pm
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
We use www.zuji.com.au - they usually manage to come out cheaper than Flight Center.
Feb 23rd 2006, 12:54 pm
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
Originally Posted by Amelie
I can't understand the inability to buy cheap flights, I am guessing it is because of the remoteness of the country, but then they go and add on some rather hefty taxes too!
The Fed govt seem to think we need to own an airline, so it is protected from competition and you're paying for it.
Feb 24th 2006, 4:08 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
Originally Posted by sj oldfield
The British travel website occasionally has some really good deals on it. Often you can pick up a $99 one way flight. The best they have at the mo is Royal Brunei......$1299 plus airport taxes
$99 ONE WAY !!!!!! REALLY !!!??!!
So how much are the taxes on that ?(and did you miss a $1,0 in front of the $99 ?) :scared:
Can I have the e-mail address of this wonderful place please,
Thanks ,
Tass.
Feb 24th 2006, 6:38 am
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Feb 24th 2006, 7:54 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
Originally Posted by Tass
$99 ONE WAY !!!!!! REALLY !!!??!!
So how much are the taxes on that ?(and did you miss a $1,0 in front of the $99 ?) :scared:
Can I have the e-mail address of this wonderful place please,
Thanks ,
Tass.
So how much are the taxes on that ?(and did you miss a $1,0 in front of the $99 ?) :scared:
Can I have the e-mail address of this wonderful place please,
Thanks ,
Tass.
OMG !!! You're right !!! $99 one way from Perth to London with only $200 in taxes ! Now why can't they do that from Sydney ?
Am away to price flights Sydney to Perth now , ready for the next time the offer comes up !
I still can't believe that price !
All the best,
Tass.
P.S. Thank you Karma sent.
Last edited by Tass; Feb 24th 2006 at 7:56 am.
Feb 24th 2006, 8:26 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
Originally Posted by Tass
OMG !!! You're right !!! $99 one way from Perth to London with only $200 in taxes ! Now why can't they do that from Sydney ?
Am away to price flights Sydney to Perth now , ready for the next time the offer comes up !
I still can't believe that price !
All the best,
Tass.
P.S. Thank you Karma sent.
Am away to price flights Sydney to Perth now , ready for the next time the offer comes up !
I still can't believe that price !
All the best,
Tass.
P.S. Thank you Karma sent.
Feb 25th 2006, 4:05 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
Originally Posted by sj oldfield
The British travel website occasionally has some really good deals on it. Often you can pick up a $99 one way flight. The best they have at the mo is Royal Brunei......$1299 plus airport taxes
hi ya
Please could you give a website for these cheap flights.
thanks Paula
Feb 25th 2006, 4:23 am
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Re: Flying from Australia to the UK.
Originally Posted by paula 1
hi ya
Please could you give a website for these cheap flights.
thanks Paula
Please could you give a website for these cheap flights.
thanks Paula
http://www.britishtravel.com.au/
