Jetstar'ss ‘sports mad seat sale’

[simongr]

Battling collapse tomorrow morning guaranteed :shock:

 

[NM]

Battling collapse tomorrow morning guaranteed :shock:

Only if the Aussies declare overnight

 

[serfty]

346/3 at stumps on day 1. So there could be a lot of tickets for sale, but maybe not huge bargains.

I dunno; as I posted a StarClass fare MEL-BKK is about $1K; lets have a notional average cost for JQ per StarClass seat on this route of $800.

So the raw cost of this promotion would be = <No. Of Available Seats> * ($800 - <Paid per Seat>). Since <paid per seat> = <No. Available Of Seats> = <runs>, in this case the cost is then:

<runs> * (800 - <runs>)

Let's postulate that Ponting declares at 700 (God Forbid!), the raw cost to JQ is 70,000.

Note however, for PAX, given the cost of the fare is (say) $1K, the PAX saving is $210,000; saving $300+ each.

Of course, I note that not many StarClass seats on my imminent booked flight appear to have been selected, perhaps the sales of these seats have been less than JQ were hoping and this is a promotional way to fill many of these.

 

[JohnK]

Battling collapse tomorrow morning guaranteed :shock:

I am staying right out of predictions for a few months....

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

so just which team does a Kiwi support during an Ashes series?

Australia of course. Normally back whoever is playing Australia - but sorry England in the Ashes are unbackable.

 

[kamchatsky]

Have to say that I don't trust Jetstar anymore. I have had my flights conveniently delayed by Jetstar twice in 4 flights (one delayed by 3 hours, one by 4 hours). Time has seriously been wasted by Jetstar. I will definitely going back to Virgin Blue because at least I never have a late flight with them.

Just watched Sunrise this morning where Kochie read a viewer's email that Jetstar conveniently cancelled his flight on 25th December (Xmas) and rebook him on the next day, which he didn't want to of course. After some argument they offered to refund but then think about it the poor guy would have to pay like 3 times as much for another flight because it is Xmas time (his words).

Now I understand why people get p*ssed off by Jetstar. I think I would rather pay more for level of service and flight consistency. Initially I was thinking of flying to coughet with Jetstar for my honeymoon next year but now there is no way I will fly Jetstar on international flights no matter how cheap they are or all these "sports mad" sale. Just cannot trust them because at the end u have no idea whether they will cancel/delay the flight or not, not to mention that u will go "mad" waiting forever in the airport.

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

To be fair it isnt just jetstar that plays silly games, QF does too.

A QF flight was cancelled due to combination of poor weather and then when it cleared crew out of hours. Could have stayed overnight at the transit point I was stuck at, and flown next day except need to get back home. So offered refund of $18 for the flight not taken (which makes the flights taken poor value - wouldn't have bought at that price), or use the unused coupons later (only if availability exists in the original booking class - ie requires special sale in order to use). Have to pay my own way to the transit airport in order to use those coupons

I would have thought the fact saved QF the cost of a night of accommodation would have counted for something, but apparently not.

 

[serfty]

528 for 8 at Tea ...

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Re: Jetstar'ss ‘sports mad seat sale’

602 - what destinations represent good value at that fare?

I won't be able to use it myself unless I can get out of meetings

 

[BiziBB]

Re: Jetstar'ss ‘sports mad seat sale’

Hi fellow AFFs,
Why does JQ have a promo code for signing up to jetmail?
[URL="http://www.jetstar.com/edm/index.php?pop=true"]here it is[/URL]
Perhaps a free blanket or bottle of water onboard for quoting such a code?

 

[serfty]

602 - what destinations represent good value at that fare?

That's about AUD400 less then the normal MEL-BKK StarClass fare (120 SC's) and about AUD700 less then the SYD-HNL Starclass fare (140 SC's).

 

[JohnK]

That's about AUD400 less then the normal MEL-BKK StarClass fare (120 SC's) and about AUD700 less then the SYD-HNL Starclass fare (140 SC's).

Hmmm. How do I get targetted JQ promotions by Monday 27 November? I was thinking of using FF points for SYD-BKK-SYD in July but after swallowing my pride if I can get a seat Tuesday morning SYD-BKK in July for $600 and 120 SC's I woud consider trying them out. Only need 30,000 FF points to return then, that is if Macquarie would still honour QF award tickets.

Did I hear someone say hypocrite? Just as well I am thick skinned!

 

[Mal]

Hmmm. How do I get targetted JQ promotions by Monday 27 November?

You could try to sign up here: http://www.jetstar.com/edm/index.php?pop=true

Assume it would apply by Monday.

I also reckon the unique web URL will be published here by 9am Monday. Considering the sale doesn't start until Tuesday, then you should have a decent chance.

 

[serfty]

... if I can get a seat Tuesday morning SYD-BKK in July for $600 and 120 SC's I woud consider trying them out. ...

Unfortunately, the sale is for February only -

... The sale is for travel from 1 February until 28 February 28 2007. ...

 

[JohnK]

Unfortunately, the sale is for February only -

Oh well!

I have enough SC's, flights booked and already paid, to reach Platinum by April. As my membership year ends 31 May 2006 I am now looking for ways to retain Platinum next membership year.

 

[Myrna]

I have done some calculations to see how much it would cost, if I got the cricket promotional fares from Jetstar, for a girlfriend and myself to fly SYD - SGN (hochiminh, VN) - SYD. It did not look that attractive.

The normal Starclass (or pseudo business) fare for SYD - SGN in February is $1,198.45 (inclusive of taxes & charges) and SGN - SYD $1,179.19. Total return fare for 1 pax is $2,377.64.

The promo fare Starclass for SYD - SGN is $604 (Australia's first innings in the first Ash test), plus the return leg SGN - SYD will just be normal fare of $1,179.19. Total return fare for 1 pax is $1,783.19 - admittedly this is $600 cheaper than normal fare, but is it worth it? If I really want to go to VN then the answer may be yes, but if I just want to pick up a bargain then the answer will be no.

Also, I noticed that when Jetstar first advertised its international routes, the Starclass one-way fare between SYD and SGN was just over $800, now it has gone up by $200.

 

[serfty]

I have not yet received an email with the link; so am unable to book.

Has anyone received a 'Jetflash' email from JQ with the link; the sale is supposed to have started 10 minutes ago but I did not receve an email with the link.

I did receive the email below Last Week, so they have my email address.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jetstar Airways [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, 23 November 2006 5:24 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: JetFlash - Sports Mad Sale!
...

To celebrate Jetstar's first long haul international flight to Bangkok today - which coincides with the first day of the cricket series between England and Australia - Jetstar will be offering you, our JetMail members, an exclusive Sports Mad Sale on International StarClass, Jetstar's premium class of travel.

Sports mad Australians who are JetMail subscribers, will have more reason to cheer as Jetstar backs the Aussies by offering low StarClass fares determined by the number of runs Australia scores in the first innings of the first test.

If Australia scores 320 runs, for example, in the first innings, Jetstar will offer JetMail members 320 StarClass tickets at $320.*

These fares will be one way from Sydney to coughet, Vietnam, Bali or Honolulu, or from Melbourne to Bangkok, Bali or Honolulu for travel from 1 - 28 February 2007*, subject to availability.

StarClass, Jetstar's premium cabin, offers passengers more space and comfort, an exclusive cabin, and all-inclusive service providing meals, amenity kit and in-flight entertainment.

So stay tuned to Jetstar's JetMail's, and the cricket series, so you know exactly how many seats we are going to release, and for how much! Go Aussies!!!

This exclusive offer will be made to JetMail members only when the tournament is complete and the scores are determined.

So be prepared, the sale will only last from 9am until midday on Tuesday 28 November, unless sold out prior.

Stay tuned to the cricket series, and watch out for your next JetMail which will provide you with an exclusive email link to the sale! Go Aussies!!!

Sign up a friend to JetMail now and they too can take part in our exclusive Sports Mad Sale.

 

[Myrna]

Well, I was wrong! The $604 one way is for return leg as well. So, I phoned a few friends and no one could go to VN with me for one week in Feb 07. Rang the mother in law and she said yes please. Now, successfully booked 2 tickets for mum and me to VN for a total cost of just under $2,400 for both (or $1,200 pp inclusive of all taxes and charges).

 

[serfty]

Well, I was wrong! The $604 one way is for return leg as well. So, I phoned a few friends and no one could go to VN with me for one week in Feb 07. Rang the mother in law and she said yes please. Now, successfully booked 2 tickets for mum and me to VN for a total cost of just under $2,400 for both (or $1,200 pp inclusive of all taxes and charges).

So you received an email from Jestar with the link?

 

[Myrna]

YES! Here it is ... You have to hurry up because sale only goes to 12 noon today.

Here's the Sports Mad Sale offer you've been waiting for...
To celebrate Australia's success in scoring an awesome 602 runs in the first innings of the Cricket, we're sharing a very special offer with you - 602 seats for $602 on selected StarClass fares to international destinations, on sale from 9am to 12pm today (EST), unless sold out prior.
Jetstar's International StarClass is a new choice in Business class travel, offering you more space and comfort, an exclusive cabin, and an all-inclusive service providing meals, amenity kit and in-flight entertainment. So you could soon be flying in style to one of our amazing new international destinations including direct services between Sydney and Bali, coughet, Vietnam or Hawaii and direct services from Melbourne to Bali, Bangkok and Hawaii.*
Now that's an offer too good to beat! But hurry, this offer is exclusive to JetMail members and ends at midday today, 28 November 06, unless sold out prior. Valid for travel between 1 and 28 February 07. Sale seats are limited and are subject to availability. Book now!
Click here to book the exclusive discounted fares