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hmm i cant believe i cant seem to find another thread about this (other than in relation to a somewhat different query related to a BKK ticketing problem, and AA xONEx's), but is it possible to buy a ticket from an overseas qantas site? (eg, NRT>BNE via their japanese site, SIN>FRA, via their singapore site ... etc) -- my initial thought would be yes if fairly straightforward ...?
 
Yes, you can buy a ticket from an overseas Qantas site, though quite often you'll have to present the CC you paid with online, at the airport when you check-in, for security. So watch out for that.
 
Australian said:
hmm i cant believe i cant seem to find another thread about this (other than in relation to a somewhat different query related to a BKK ticketing problem, and AA xONEx's), but is it possible to buy a ticket from an overseas qantas site? (eg, NRT>BNE via their japanese site, SIN>FRA, via their singapore site ... etc) -- my initial thought would be yes if fairly straightforward ...?
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While it's not the most 'overseas' of overseas sites, I have bought many tickets from the QF NZ site without issue (and with no special requirements)
 
:)

I've travelled SIN-LHR and return on a ticket bought from the Qan SIN site. And on Monday will be travelling LHR-SYD on a ticket bought on the UK site - so yes, most definitely you can! :)
 
Bought NRT-PER a few years ago, no issues.

The only one to be wary of that I know of is ex-BKK ; if unable to present the C/C used to book to their office in Thailand within a few days, the ticket will be cancelled. The message is very clear when booking for this one, however.
 
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Has anyone bought a 1 way LAX to MEL/SYD/BNE from the US site? Considering this for my next trip given some of their sale faires are rediculously cheap even after conversion. Any issues with this e.g. US security...

(I would use QFF points for the MEL-LAX journey)
 
Harpoon said:
Has anyone bought a 1 way LAX to MEL/SYD/BNE from the US site? Considering this for my next trip given some of their sale faires are rediculously cheap even after conversion. Any issues with this e.g. US security...

(I would use QFF points for the MEL-LAX journey)
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So long as there's proof of onward travel I don't see any issues.
 
I routinely book one ways ex LAX.. Never had any problems at all...

That is on NZ admittedly but the principle no doubt holds!:mrgreen:
 
Flashware said:
Bought NRT-PER a few years ago, no issues.

The only one to be wary of that I know of is ex-BKK ; if unable to present the C/C used to book to their office in Thailand within a few days, the ticket will be cancelled. The message is very clear when booking for this one, however.
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There are a few more than just BKK:


China
After you have completed your booking you will need to visit one of our offices below for credit card and signature verification. Your ticket will be issued once your credit card has been sighted.

Beijing Qantas Office
Unit 7-8, 10/F West Tower, Twin Towers, B-12 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Open hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri
Phone: +86 10 6567 9006


Shanghai Qantas Office
Room 3202, 32F, K Wah Centre, 1010 Huai Hai Middle Road
Open hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri
Phone: +86 21 6145 0188


Hong Kong


The Credit Card holder must verify the card used for this online booking at check-in or at the Hong Kong Qantas Office prior to departure. The cardholder does not need to be travelling.


Philippines



After you have completed your booking you will need to visit our office below within two working days for credit card and signature verification. Your ticket will be issued once your credit card has been sighted.


Manila Office
HT&T Travel Philippines#, 10th Floor Salustiana D Ty Towers, 104 Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village, Makati City
Open hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri
Phone: +63 2 812 0607
# Qantas representative
 
I have purchased an E ticket from Perth to Chicago on an overseas site of a well known online travel company. I called first to see if it was OK or if I had to use their Australian site. All was OK and I saved around $1000 over what I could purchase the identical flights and dates for on the Australian website or direct from the airlines website.

I am not sure if it would work unless it is an E ticket
 
I found that it was much cheaper to buy tickets on another airline PER-SIN, and then QF has a special SIN-PER, so I booked the SIN-PER sector from qantas.com.sg. They accepted my Amex without any surcharges :)
 
Australian said:
hmm i cant believe i cant seem to find another thread about this (other than in relation to a somewhat different query related to a BKK ticketing problem, and AA xONEx's), but is it possible to buy a ticket from an overseas qantas site? (eg, NRT>BNE via their japanese site, SIN>FRA, via their singapore site ... etc) -- my initial thought would be yes if fairly straightforward ...?
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Last year we did Syd-Sing-Tokyo on Singapore Airlines, but wanted to come hom QF as it was direct and save quite a few hours.
was able to book on QF Japan site without any problems at all.

also remembered 2008 booked Shanghai - Sydney thru QF site in China. only had to show CC at check-in.
 
Yep, our upcoming Europe trip was booked on points MEL-SIN-LHR and LHR-HKG, then I bought tickets for HKG-SYD from the Qantas HKG website. No problems.
 
I have been booking tickets from Qantas Singapore website for ~4 years without any hassles.

Saves a lot of money and takes seasonality out of the airfare price. There are other benefits like a free stopover at Australian cities for a multi-city booking and most times the airfare books into classes that are upgradeable.
 
I've read this thread with great interest. Excuse me if I seem obtuse, but where do I obtain the Qantas overseas web adresses to check on fares?
Thank you for any advice,
Stroudie.
 
stroudie said:
I've read this thread with great interest. Excuse me if I seem obtuse, but where do I obtain the Qantas overseas web adresses to check on fares?
Thank you for any advice,
Stroudie.
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Once i put in the fare search options that i wanted to fly out of Tokyo to Sydney, it just seemed to appear, and of course prices were in Yen.
with Singapore Airlines, if you google their main site, you can choose where you want to access the website from, so you would just put Singapore. i just tried it earlier and did return Syd-Sin but from the Singapore based site to see if my flights later in the month were any different, but they weren't for me.
 
stroudie said:
I've read this thread with great interest. Excuse me if I seem obtuse, but where do I obtain the Qantas overseas web adresses to check on fares?
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Easy! Just go to normal Qantas website and towards the top right hand side of the screen there is a drop down box that (if you went to qantas.com.au) would show "Australia". All you have to is pick the country you want to depart from from the list. Also I think country codes work, eg qantas.com.hk for hongkong, .sg for singapore , .co.nz for NZ etc,

BTW welcome to AFF.
 
Thank you to those that have replied.
I'll do a couple of scenarios, we would like to travel to Europe next July/August, so I'll see how it pans out.
Thanks again,
Stroudie.
 
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