cheap airfares

Singapore Airlines currently has a sale on to Asia (and Europe), and there are some very sharp fares available in particular to Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam, India and mainland China. For example, MEL-HKG is available from $590 return in Y (via SIN). Similar prices are also available from...

In the past, it was relatively common to find error fares - and airlines would often be obliged to honour them. But things are changing. Airlines and their booking systems have become more sophisticated. Airlines have become more vigilant. These mistakes now get much more attention in the...

Some very reasonable prices available on Scoot to Asia or Europe. https://www.flyscoot.com/en/promotions/au-junjuly-gotta-scoot For example, MEL-ATH has limited availability at $820 one-way, including for travel later this month! Sale period from Scoot's website:

Some interesting airfares available such as: SYD-NLK $999 return in J SYD-AKL/MEL/CHC $1,199 return in J MEL/BNE/SYD-HNL for $2,299 return in PE BNE-SYD/MEL-DPS $2,499 return in J SYD-SCL $2,999 return in PE BNE/SYD/MEL-SCL-EZE $3,211 return in PE SYD-AMS $3,595 return in PE...

Obviously won't appeal to everyone, but sub $5k for lie-flat J to Europe in peak summer is pretty solid, despite the less than ideal layover times. Air India are in the midst of a rebranding effort, but the seats are still quite old, in a 2-2-2 configuration on the B787-8. Other dates...

Some good fares still available, for various travel dates in 2024. Can leave from BNE, SYD or MEL, flying QR to Doha and then AY (QR codeshare) to HEL. https://www.flightfinderau.com/business-class-to-helsinki-with-qatar-airways-finnair-from-5211/ I can't seem to find the same fares available...

I just spent a bit of time on Google Flights looking for the cheapest round-trip J airfares from various starting points in Asia. I figured I might as well share this list here as it may be of interest to some AFFers. I looked for flights originating in Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, KL, Bangkok...

Virgin Australia is running an extended happy hour today to make the Leap Day (29 February) with fares that look more like I'd expect to see during a Jetstar Friday Fare Frenzy. Some examples of Economy Lite fares available include: SYD-BNK $35 MEL-LST $39 SYD-MCY $55 ADL-OOL $85 BNE-AYQ $89...

Turkish Airlines has some great J fares available from eastern Europe to Melbourne, via Istanbul and Singapore. For example, SOF-MEL is under $4k return: BEG-MEL is ~$4.6k return:

I realise this won't be everyone's cup of tea, but ~$2.5k return isn't bad for Premium Economy to Europe return. Flights are via Shanghai on China Eastern, part of SkyTeam. You can earn Qantas points, or credit to a SkyTeam airline. Also works out of Melbourne/Brisbane and into Madrid...

Some decent fares in Qantas' current international sale, running from today until Monday 5 February, 2024. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/flight-deals.html/syd/int/economy/international-red-tail-sale/lowest A few examples include: SYD/MEL-LAX $1,119 return in Y BNE-SYD-SCL $1,499 return in Y...

Seems to be some reasonable deals. Book by 28 November 2023. https://specials.virginaustralia.com/au/sale/black-friday-sale (QF, JQ and Bonza are also having Black Friday sales. Jetstar's is a "return for free" deal, while Bonza is giving 20% off if you use the promo code "PURPLE".)

Some good pricing on Etihad to London, for various travel dates such as November 2023.

Not sure if we already have a thread for Virgin Australia sale fares, but the current Flight Frenzy seems pretty good. Book by Friday 25 August, travel between 11 October 2023 and 20 June 2024 (exact dates vary by route). https://specials.virginaustralia.com/au/sale/click-frenzy-sale Some good...

Japan Airlines has some very decent Premium Economy fares from Sydney to destinations in Europe including Helsinki, Paris, Frankfurt and London. You can also connect from other Australian cities for not much more money. The domestic connections book into Qantas Economy. An overnight transit is...

This won't be for everyone, but China Eastern has some cheap Y fares from Sydney and Melbourne to various European destinations via PVG. Here are a few examples: Also to AMS:

I spotted this deal on a German blog, and it also comes up on a Google Flights search. Works for various dates. The main catch is that it appears you can only book it through certain OTAs, and not directly on the Etihad website. This could come with its own downsides. YMMV. The flights are...

I’m about to fly on Uzbekistan Airways from SKD to TAS. It’s a 55-minute domestic flight. The business class fare was USD50.20, which is around AUD73 at the current exchange rate (it was slightly less when I booked). That’s not the co-payment on an award booking or the cost to upgrade from...

Book a return Qantas flight to MCY by 18 June 2023 using the promo code TAKEOFF100 for travel between July and December 2023 and get $100 off. https://www.qantas.com/au/en/promotions/flights/take-off-sunshine-coast.html T&Cs:

TL;DR: LAX-PPT-NOU in J on TN and SB on the 787 and A330neo with NOU-SYD in Y on QF for $3.2k one way. So I've managed to get myself an award flight from SYD-SFO on Boxing Day for a cruise leaving Fort Lauderdale on 27 December. The issue with award travel is that it's one way, so I am left...