bondipom

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/...127331088.html

If you thought Quantas was bad now then from next May you can try the no frills version Jetstar.

jayr

Hmmm. thoughts on what acronym this could stand for anyone?

Just
Economy
Though
Same
Tariff
And
Results

Pollster

LOL!

Fuzzyness

which other no frills airlines operate in oz. i know of virgin blue but was wondering whether any others existed.

debsy

Bondi P

Have you ever used Virgin Blue?

Are they any good?
Debs

bondipom

I flew them Sydney to Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast and Noosa). They were on time and efficient. Small seats and little service but thats what you get on a no frills airline. They also carried my surfboard for free.

There is also Regional Express which runs small planes to regional airports. www.rex.com.au

The tasman route is getting busier with freedom air and emirates now plying the route.

And there is a direct flight from Sydney to Queenstown. I heard the announcement at the airport.

Teresa

Debs

We used Virgin Blue for all but one of numerous internal flights last year and found them v helpful, all times we didn't pay for Oliver as was under 3 (their policy is under 3's are free), and each time they blocked him off a seat for free at the check in desk, also the stewardess did face painting on him and gave out toys to keep him amused.

Quantas on other hand, unhelpful, had to pay for his seat, generally basic unsmilley service........

hope that helps

Teresa

debsy

Thanks peeps for the info. Will try Virgin Blue when we fly from Gold Coast to Mel. We have a mate who lives in Hobart and he said as we are coming to Mel we must visit him. He said you can travel by boat - is it a long journey???
Debs

ABCDiamond

10 Hours by ferry to Devonport

Check out details here Ferry rates

debsy

Thanks ABc. I think that I will be giving that one a miss!! I did not realise it would take so long:scared:
Debs
Georgraphy was never my strong point!!!!

ABCDiamond

I'd fly. Melbourne-Hobart
Virgin-blue 1 hour 10 minutes, about $185 return.

TrickyTree

Hi Debsy

We flew VB from Brissie to Sydney.

Cant fault it really it was well priced and the flights were pretty good both ways.

No frills on board but it gets you their and doesnt break the bank.

TT

tiredwithtwins

the no frills airlines around europe are hilarious if you are into people watching!! a friend of mine just got back from some where in spain and said the plane was full of old grannies with packed lunches and flasks of ttea!!!!