Then again, here the rules for a U class JASA ex USA: (Bookings - Fare Types)
Business Stopovers
- C/D class - 2 stopovers permitted (additional charges and taxes may be payable).
- J class - unlimited permitted (additional charges and taxes may be payable).
- Stopovers in Australia permitted only at the international gateway.
- Note: If this fare is combined with another fare the most restrictive stopover conditions apply.
Business Stopovers
- 2 stopovers at no additional charge are permitted for entire journey.
- Note: If this fare is combined with another fare the most restrictive cancellation conditions apply.
Booking Changes
- Changes can be made by calling your local Qantas office.
- Before / After Departure:
- Date and re-routing changes permitted with no penalty.
- Additional charges and taxes may apply, plus any fare difference.
Some fares accessed by the ASA booking engine do allow for stopovers - however you cannot request such online.
It may be possible to re-route after booking with a stopover.
However, you need to look closely, those 'cheap' JASA's (which book into U class) often do not allow stopovers. e.g. Here's one ex Oz: (Bookings - Fare Types)Then again, here the rules for a U class JASA ex USA: (Bookings - Fare Types)
Does anyone know if it's possible to book a stopover coming from Singapore?
ie SIN-xBNE-MEL JASA? (In U bucket and yes I know I have to call QF for these now...)
I'm actually looking at booking MEL-SIN-MEL but would like a BNE stop over on the way home. Looking at AU rules posted by serfty it looks like I can't do it ex AU? But what about ex SIN if i booked 2 x one way?
What about booking SIN-BNE-MEL,, then calling up later and trying to move MEL-BNE back a few days (where there is U availability?)
Edit I did find these links which say a stop over permitted, but doesn't mention fare bucket?
Bookings - Fare Types
Bookings - Fare Types
I would just call up & tell them that the rules say a stopover is allowed and you'd like to change your plans accordingly so you'd like SIN/BNE on (date) then BNE/MEL on (date). Just check first that there is 'U' class available on the flights and dates that you want.
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Thanks... the problem is now that I can't book these things online I can't actually see the rules before booking...?
I need that stop over in Brisbane, so if this isn't going to work then I'll just book a cheap flight from BNE to MEL separately... but I don't want to get stuck with ending up in Melbourne without my stopover I guess worst comes to worst and I can't change the BNE-MEL leg, I could just no show for it, since I'd have to have my luggage and clear customs in BNE anyway right?