So next year, in March I need to leave DOH and arrive in SYD, with the most checked luggage possible, at the cheapest price. I will be Qantas Plat by then.
So far, DOH > SYD with QR in Y (ha! its T or N, no qff SC earn, jerks) is something ridiculous like 2k usd in cheapest economy, giving me 50kg of luggage. (I am also returning, but leaving permanently shortly after).
So, thats the benchmark. 2k for 60kg DOH > SYD.
Ideas to get more to syd for less? (freight is stupid expensive and most of it is diving kit that doesnt freight well re customs clearance etc)
My idea:
DOH > LHR > JFK on a ba ticket in premium econ, giving me 3 x 32kg. 1150usd
JFK > SYD qf for 2.5kusd, premium econ (might try to swing a biz points upgrade), giving me 3 x 32kgs. or biz award for 128k points + 436usd. For a nice healthy SC earn of probably around 250 SC or so.
Then get a Y QR flight SYD > LHR (carryon only) and skip the last leg DOH>LHR, for 600aud.
Tied first is cost/baggage second qantas sc earn third I guess comfort in the mix too, ideally premium econ.
Ideas (as if mine isnt crazy/stupid enough).
So far, DOH > SYD with QR in Y (ha! its T or N, no qff SC earn, jerks) is something ridiculous like 2k usd in cheapest economy, giving me 50kg of luggage. (I am also returning, but leaving permanently shortly after).
So, thats the benchmark. 2k for 60kg DOH > SYD.
Ideas to get more to syd for less? (freight is stupid expensive and most of it is diving kit that doesnt freight well re customs clearance etc)
My idea:
DOH > LHR > JFK on a ba ticket in premium econ, giving me 3 x 32kg. 1150usd
JFK > SYD qf for 2.5kusd, premium econ (might try to swing a biz points upgrade), giving me 3 x 32kgs. or biz award for 128k points + 436usd. For a nice healthy SC earn of probably around 250 SC or so.
Then get a Y QR flight SYD > LHR (carryon only) and skip the last leg DOH>LHR, for 600aud.
Tied first is cost/baggage second qantas sc earn third I guess comfort in the mix too, ideally premium econ.
Ideas (as if mine isnt crazy/stupid enough).