Qantas CBR to SYD Rip off $600-700 one way bog standard economy

[ethernet]

That was the web price for > 6pm flights tonight out of Canberra on QF around 11am.
I think Virgin was mirroring them for a while, then something changed, then sub-$200 on Virgin appeared (taken).

Now yes, for a same day ticket, raping businessmen is par for the course. I tell ya, QF just lost a loyal 'noddy' always have, always will pax' and Virgin will now get a look in. And he is telling all his mates of this 'outrage'.

BTW: In CanberraLand, last Bus to Sydney is 7PM, and a one way car rental would be $300 odd.
We need UBER.

 

[lovestotravel]

Nice ramble, but last minutes fares are rarely cheap

 

[medhead]

Did you check business fares? Saw some Adl-SYD business fares that were cheaper than flexible economy.

Not sure how uber would help.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Its no secret full fare economy is expensive

 

[ethernet]

The trouble is Canberra is an Island. It has no Jetstar or Tiger. And is smaller, and the car rental places close earlier.
SFA competition = Ripe for the picking - moreso than elsewhere.
If there was an alternate means for someone to give you a lift to Sydney, that would be great For one way, European based mobs like Economycarrentals are best, but only if >3 days plus out. Same day, forget it. Uber is kind of illegal for now, but give it time.

This business person has traveled heaps, seen $400 odd but 600-700 was a real shock! Oh well, it did need something like this for him to break his QF mindset. Not good for QF, in teh long run methinks.

 

[serfty]

... of course Parliament is sitting this week ...

 

[love_the_life]

Yep, no bargains when Parliament is in town. Lucky to see any availability really. I have had the situation where I could not change client's flex Y on the CBR-SYD leg as nothing was available.

 

[mannej]

... of course Parliament is sitting this week ...

Don't let the facts get in the way of a good rant!