Flights to NZ
Oct 10th 2008, 6:40 pm
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Flights to NZ
Hello everyone.Great site,got sq.eyes from reading the NZ forum today,sooo much info & entertaining too.
Got the good news this afternoon that my work visa will arrive either in the morning(sat 11 oct)or on monday at the latest.As this has been sorted a few weeks earlier than anticipated,i've been caught on the backfoot somewhat regarding getting there.Although i have completed or planned most ''things t do'',one thing i haven't even looked at yet is the cost of flights.
I would like to ask what you would recommend?Internet or the local travel agency?Also any particular airlines to avoid.
Maybe travelling solo may give me a little advantage over family bookings & i may get a late deal if they can squeeze me and my luggage on board.
Thanks for reading & your help will be greatly appreciated at this late time in preparing to do one down to the Bay of Plenty.
ps....i've heard the pies are grand there
Got the good news this afternoon that my work visa will arrive either in the morning(sat 11 oct)or on monday at the latest.As this has been sorted a few weeks earlier than anticipated,i've been caught on the backfoot somewhat regarding getting there.Although i have completed or planned most ''things t do'',one thing i haven't even looked at yet is the cost of flights.
I would like to ask what you would recommend?Internet or the local travel agency?Also any particular airlines to avoid.
Maybe travelling solo may give me a little advantage over family bookings & i may get a late deal if they can squeeze me and my luggage on board.
Thanks for reading & your help will be greatly appreciated at this late time in preparing to do one down to the Bay of Plenty.
ps....i've heard the pies are grand there
Oct 10th 2008, 7:01 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
Hi Spudpie,
congratulations to getting you work visa sorted so quickly. Is it a temporary work permit? How long did it take to get it?
With regards to your flight booking request....
We found http://trailfinders.com/
very helpful and competitive. We booked a flight with them to Auckland via Bangkok with Thai Airways only 3 weeks ago for GBP 1066.Took 23 hrs flight time altogether and only 3 hours wait for the connection flight.
Good luck to you and your family. Hope it goes all well for you in "Bay of Plenty".
congratulations to getting you work visa sorted so quickly. Is it a temporary work permit? How long did it take to get it?
With regards to your flight booking request....
We found http://trailfinders.com/
very helpful and competitive. We booked a flight with them to Auckland via Bangkok with Thai Airways only 3 weeks ago for GBP 1066.Took 23 hrs flight time altogether and only 3 hours wait for the connection flight.
Good luck to you and your family. Hope it goes all well for you in "Bay of Plenty".
Oct 10th 2008, 7:21 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
Hello everyone.Great site,got sq.eyes from reading the NZ forum today,sooo much info & entertaining too.
Got the good news this afternoon that my work visa will arrive either in the morning(sat 11 oct)or on monday at the latest.As this has been sorted a few weeks earlier than anticipated,i've been caught on the backfoot somewhat regarding getting there.Although i have completed or planned most ''things t do'',one thing i haven't even looked at yet is the cost of flights.
I would like to ask what you would recommend?Internet or the local travel agency?Also any particular airlines to avoid.
Maybe travelling solo may give me a little advantage over family bookings & i may get a late deal if they can squeeze me and my luggage on board.
Thanks for reading & your help will be greatly appreciated at this late time in preparing to do one down to the Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty.
ps....i've heard the pies are grand there
Got the good news this afternoon that my work visa will arrive either in the morning(sat 11 oct)or on monday at the latest.As this has been sorted a few weeks earlier than anticipated,i've been caught on the backfoot somewhat regarding getting there.Although i have completed or planned most ''things t do'',one thing i haven't even looked at yet is the cost of flights.
I would like to ask what you would recommend?Internet or the local travel agency?Also any particular airlines to avoid.
Maybe travelling solo may give me a little advantage over family bookings & i may get a late deal if they can squeeze me and my luggage on board.
Thanks for reading & your help will be greatly appreciated at this late time in preparing to do one down to the Bay of Plenty Bay of Plenty.
ps....i've heard the pies are grand there
Hi
That is good news. We have travelled with Singapore Airlines who are very good. I look directly on their site get the price and then see if my local travel agent will match it. They always do even when we have been going to Spain there is a lot of competition out there at the moment.
Now about the Bay of Plenty if you read my past posts you will see my daughter & family have a BUTCHERS SHOP (I think I have mentioned this before) so don't forget to call & say hello to Gail & Doug 60 Parton Road Papamoa.
p.s..... Its the sausages that are good.
June
Last edited by Margaret Parkinson; Oct 10th 2008 at 7:23 pm.
Oct 10th 2008, 7:36 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
i travel back to aoteoroa regularly and would recommend either singapore or emirates . to get the large baggage allowance however you have to go via the states which means you have to clear customs in the US even for transfers.
Oct 10th 2008, 11:08 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
Hello everyone.Great site,got sq.eyes from reading the NZ forum today,sooo much info & entertaining too.
Got the good news this afternoon that my work visa will arrive either in the morning(sat 11 oct)or on monday at the latest.As this has been sorted a few weeks earlier than anticipated,i've been caught on the backfoot somewhat regarding getting there.Although i have completed or planned most ''things t do'',one thing i haven't even looked at yet is the cost of flights.
I would like to ask what you would recommend?Internet or the local travel agency?Also any particular airlines to avoid.
Maybe travelling solo may give me a little advantage over family bookings & i may get a late deal if they can squeeze me and my luggage on board.
Thanks for reading & your help will be greatly appreciated at this late time in preparing to do one down to the Bay of Plenty.
ps....i've heard the pies are grand there
Got the good news this afternoon that my work visa will arrive either in the morning(sat 11 oct)or on monday at the latest.As this has been sorted a few weeks earlier than anticipated,i've been caught on the backfoot somewhat regarding getting there.Although i have completed or planned most ''things t do'',one thing i haven't even looked at yet is the cost of flights.
I would like to ask what you would recommend?Internet or the local travel agency?Also any particular airlines to avoid.
Maybe travelling solo may give me a little advantage over family bookings & i may get a late deal if they can squeeze me and my luggage on board.
Thanks for reading & your help will be greatly appreciated at this late time in preparing to do one down to the Bay of Plenty.
ps....i've heard the pies are grand there
Oct 10th 2008, 11:10 pm
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Well,what can i say.Many thanks to your more than welcome replies,jolly nice of you all.
Firstly Wannabe i'd like to tell you my work visa only took me 3 weeks,maybe because i attached a letter explaining i had a job offer and that the company were waiting for me to start as soon as.Infact,just short of three weeks i had t wait so happy days.
I've since tried a few websites,including trailfinder.So far the best price for one person,one way is 750 uk pounds.Is that good?Tomorrow(sat,uk) i'll be leaving my number with a few travel agencies in town,with luck booking by the end of monday.
Regarding baggage and how much i can take.Well,i'll be taking two large suitcases plus a small amount of hand luggage,rucksack with docs,mags,ipod etc & a motorcycle helmet.
Highlander replied with a helpfull message stating goin via the states i can take more.Just wondering what the max weight is.Suitcases will only be full of personal clothes and other odds n ends so with luck i won't be carrying too much to worry the scales.
Eeeee,......music to my ears.Top sausages eh Margaret?If i told you how many sausages i've took abroad(europe,but not when the green tongue,ex-wife & other epidemics wer on
in the last few years for fellow contractors and missell.I'll make a point of going for a ride down and visiting your lass Gail & Doug,the freezer will be bursting at the seams for sure.
So again,thanks for your time and i'll let you know as soon as i strike a deal with the agency.
I'll si thee
Firstly Wannabe i'd like to tell you my work visa only took me 3 weeks,maybe because i attached a letter explaining i had a job offer and that the company were waiting for me to start as soon as.Infact,just short of three weeks i had t wait so happy days.
I've since tried a few websites,including trailfinder.So far the best price for one person,one way is 750 uk pounds.Is that good?Tomorrow(sat,uk) i'll be leaving my number with a few travel agencies in town,with luck booking by the end of monday.
Regarding baggage and how much i can take.Well,i'll be taking two large suitcases plus a small amount of hand luggage,rucksack with docs,mags,ipod etc & a motorcycle helmet.
Highlander replied with a helpfull message stating goin via the states i can take more.Just wondering what the max weight is.Suitcases will only be full of personal clothes and other odds n ends so with luck i won't be carrying too much to worry the scales.
Eeeee,......music to my ears.Top sausages eh Margaret?If i told you how many sausages i've took abroad(europe,but not when the green tongue,ex-wife & other epidemics wer on
in the last few years for fellow contractors and missell.I'll make a point of going for a ride down and visiting your lass Gail & Doug,the freezer will be bursting at the seams for sure.So again,thanks for your time and i'll let you know as soon as i strike a deal with the agency.
I'll si thee
Oct 11th 2008, 12:04 am
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Well,what can i say.Many thanks to your more than welcome replies,jolly nice of you all.
Firstly Wannabe i'd like to tell you my work visa only took me 3 weeks,maybe because i attached a letter explaining i had a job offer and that the company were waiting for me to start as soon as.Infact,just short of three weeks i had t wait so happy days.
I've since tried a few websites,including trailfinder.So far the best price for one person,one way is 750 uk pounds.Is that good?Tomorrow(sat,uk) i'll be leaving my number with a few travel agencies in town,with luck booking by the end of monday.
Regarding baggage and how much i can take.Well,i'll be taking two large suitcases plus a small amount of hand luggage,rucksack with docs,mags,ipod etc & a motorcycle helmet.
Highlander replied with a helpfull message stating goin via the states i can take more.Just wondering what the max weight is.Suitcases will only be full of personal clothes and other odds n ends so with luck i won't be carrying too much to worry the scales.
Eeeee,......music to my ears.Top sausages eh Margaret?If i told you how many sausages i've took abroad(europe,but not when the green tongue,ex-wife & other epidemics wer on in the last few years for fellow contractors and missell.I'll make a point of going for a ride down and visiting your lass Gail & Doug,the freezer will be bursting at the seams for sure.
So again,thanks for your time and i'll let you know as soon as i strike a deal with the agency.
I'll si thee
Firstly Wannabe i'd like to tell you my work visa only took me 3 weeks,maybe because i attached a letter explaining i had a job offer and that the company were waiting for me to start as soon as.Infact,just short of three weeks i had t wait so happy days.
I've since tried a few websites,including trailfinder.So far the best price for one person,one way is 750 uk pounds.Is that good?Tomorrow(sat,uk) i'll be leaving my number with a few travel agencies in town,with luck booking by the end of monday.
Regarding baggage and how much i can take.Well,i'll be taking two large suitcases plus a small amount of hand luggage,rucksack with docs,mags,ipod etc & a motorcycle helmet.
Highlander replied with a helpfull message stating goin via the states i can take more.Just wondering what the max weight is.Suitcases will only be full of personal clothes and other odds n ends so with luck i won't be carrying too much to worry the scales.
Eeeee,......music to my ears.Top sausages eh Margaret?If i told you how many sausages i've took abroad(europe,but not when the green tongue,ex-wife & other epidemics wer on
in the last few years for fellow contractors and missell.I'll make a point of going for a ride down and visiting your lass Gail & Doug,the freezer will be bursting at the seams for sure.So again,thanks for your time and i'll let you know as soon as i strike a deal with the agency.
I'll si thee
)Have you looked at the price comparison between a one way and a return there is often not much difference and some of them last a year be worth looking in to maybe.
Cheers
Cally
Oct 11th 2008, 3:36 am
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Re: Flights to NZ
Not only pies, but the best burgers too.
Oct 11th 2008, 3:52 am
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Oct 14th 2008, 10:05 pm
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Eeeee by gum.Pies,burgers n sausages.Dooo fo me.
Thanks for replies,looks like i'll be well sorted for a full English brekky then.
Back t original.Got the flight sorted,one way 655quid from Manchester t Auckland.Although not there yet,so we'll see at the end of the weekend if its a decent deal.
Phew,well busy here.Still quite a few things t do,ticklist is growing rather than shrinking.
Back t packin' now.
Ta ta.
ps...black puddings as well?
Thanks for replies,looks like i'll be well sorted for a full English brekky then.
Back t original.Got the flight sorted,one way 655quid from Manchester t Auckland.Although not there yet,so we'll see at the end of the weekend if its a decent deal.
Phew,well busy here.Still quite a few things t do,ticklist is growing rather than shrinking.
Back t packin' now.
Ta ta.
ps...black puddings as well?
Oct 14th 2008, 10:52 pm
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Eeeee by gum.Pies,burgers n sausages.Dooo fo me.
Thanks for replies,looks like i'll be well sorted for a full English brekky then.
Back t original.Got the flight sorted,one way 655quid from Manchester t Auckland.Although not there yet,so we'll see at the end of the weekend if its a decent deal.
Phew,well busy here.Still quite a few things t do,ticklist is growing rather than shrinking.
Back t packin' now.
Ta ta.
ps...black puddings as well?
Thanks for replies,looks like i'll be well sorted for a full English brekky then.
Back t original.Got the flight sorted,one way 655quid from Manchester t Auckland.Although not there yet,so we'll see at the end of the weekend if its a decent deal.
Phew,well busy here.Still quite a few things t do,ticklist is growing rather than shrinking.
Back t packin' now.
Ta ta.
ps...black puddings as well?
June
Last edited by Margaret Parkinson; Oct 14th 2008 at 10:54 pm.
Oct 14th 2008, 11:05 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
Eeee eck June.Looks like i'm gonna be buying a big plate then for the weekend fryups way things r goin.
Got mi digs sorted,stayin in Papamoa for a few weeks at first so i'll be popping round there for sure.
Cheerz for that.
Don't suppose they sell Thorntons chocolate caramels as well?Naah,askin too much me finks.Warburtons potato cakes will av t do then.
See ya.
Got mi digs sorted,stayin in Papamoa for a few weeks at first so i'll be popping round there for sure.
Cheerz for that.
Don't suppose they sell Thorntons chocolate caramels as well?Naah,askin too much me finks.Warburtons potato cakes will av t do then.
See ya.
Oct 15th 2008, 2:35 am
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Oct 15th 2008, 6:27 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
I know this subject has been discussed to the end but a little help guys....
My girlfriend received her PR status yesterday giving us the green light to book flights
We will be flying Glasgow to Wellington with either BA or Air NZ.
Q1. Having never been on a through flight at Heathrow, is 1hr30mins enough to transfer from T1 to T3? This would mean flying via San Fran (Virgin Atlantic) helping avoid L.A.!
Q2. Anyone flew BA recently? After watching the Dispatches programme on Monday it has put me off them slightly! Really can't be doing with them losing our luggage!
Failing those above, it will be NZ1 via L.A.!
Thanks Guys!
Paul.
My girlfriend received her PR status yesterday giving us the green light to book flights
We will be flying Glasgow to Wellington with either BA or Air NZ.
Q1. Having never been on a through flight at Heathrow, is 1hr30mins enough to transfer from T1 to T3? This would mean flying via San Fran (Virgin Atlantic) helping avoid L.A.!
Q2. Anyone flew BA recently? After watching the Dispatches programme on Monday it has put me off them slightly! Really can't be doing with them losing our luggage!
Failing those above, it will be NZ1 via L.A.!
Thanks Guys!
Paul.
Oct 15th 2008, 7:15 pm
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Re: Flights to NZ
Hi pt, you can walk with your luggage from T1 to T3 and it will take you all of 5 mins! All Airlines lose luggage. I wouldn't take too much notice of the Dispatch programme, it's mainly old news dressed up. Indeed the latest punctuality and baggage figures from T5 are some of the best in the industry!