Emirates surcharges fifth freedom flights

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Found something interesting. Are the award seat surcharges on EK booked using QF points much less than flights going through Dubai for fifth freedom flights? Singapore to Melbourne is circa $100 in F which seems very cheap. Flight was ticketed with no issues I just want to make sure there isn't a problem
 
Found something interesting. Are the award seat surcharges on EK booked using QF points much less than flights going through Dubai for fifth freedom flights? Singapore to Melbourne is circa $100 in F which seems very cheap. Flight was ticketed with no issues I just want to make sure there isn't a problem

Yes, this is often the case on fifth-freedom routes. I also booked a SIN-MEL award the other day and the charges were under $100 for F.

 
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Doesn't seem to apply MEL-SIN-MEL..
AUD$2398.43 per pax return.

15 times the cost of SIN-MEL-SIN
What a joke.

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SIN-MEL-SIN
AUD$184 per pax return.

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MEL-SIN-MEL on 2 bookings is $1000 cheaper than the same flights on one booking.

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Doesn't seem to apply MEL-SIN-MEL..
AUD$2398.43 per pax return.

15 times the cost of SIN-MEL-SIN
What a joke.

Yep originating in AUS is always a problem.

I recall an article in the Fin Review a few years back that overseas investors refer to Australia as ‘Treasure Island’ ….
 
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