AlwaysUpThere
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I was working in Singapore until January this year and REALY enjoyed some of the great fares offered between Singapore and Australia. Qantas led the way and the others followed with special prices. I was in Hong Kong before that for a few years so was out of touch with the Australian market fares.
On my return I was dumbfounded to see what Qantas were doing to Australian consumers. Today (19 Aug 05) I received the latest fares via a QF e-newsletter. The latest SIN-SYD fare is SGD468 (=AUD373 !!) return! No Mininimum stay; maximum 1 year. OMG. On qf.com today, the cheapest "Global Deal" from Sydney TO Singapore is AUD978, 260% more.
You can't even get to Perth from Sydney for the price they are charging ex SIN to SYD.
These were available all throughout last year, with the exception of school holiday periods at both ends.
In this day and age of the internet exomony, I would encourage all of us to get a bit smarter than the "white rat" and buy tickets in Asia where it fits your needs. The airlines call this "Cross Border Selling" and was their biggest fear with the gradual proliferation of ticket purchases on the internet. This info may be especially helpful if you don't have enough points for ultra-long-haul - get to SIN on points and then just AUD796 to LHR from SIN...
Full e-mail and fare set:
PS - Sorry for the winge; just hope some readers can take advantage.
On my return I was dumbfounded to see what Qantas were doing to Australian consumers. Today (19 Aug 05) I received the latest fares via a QF e-newsletter. The latest SIN-SYD fare is SGD468 (=AUD373 !!) return! No Mininimum stay; maximum 1 year. OMG. On qf.com today, the cheapest "Global Deal" from Sydney TO Singapore is AUD978, 260% more.
You can't even get to Perth from Sydney for the price they are charging ex SIN to SYD.
These were available all throughout last year, with the exception of school holiday periods at both ends.
In this day and age of the internet exomony, I would encourage all of us to get a bit smarter than the "white rat" and buy tickets in Asia where it fits your needs. The airlines call this "Cross Border Selling" and was their biggest fear with the gradual proliferation of ticket purchases on the internet. This info may be especially helpful if you don't have enough points for ultra-long-haul - get to SIN on points and then just AUD796 to LHR from SIN...
Full e-mail and fare set:
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"Latest Global Deals ==============================================
Seats on sale until 5pm, Friday 16 September 2005.
Fares from Singapore to:
Perth from $288
Brisbane from $468
Cairns from $468
Darwin from $520
Adelaide from $468
Melbourne from $468
Sydney from $468
Canberra from $660
Gold Coast from $660
Hobart from $660
Launceston from $660
Auckland from $788
Christchurch from $788
Wellington from $788
Noumea from $788
Queenstown from $788
Frankfurt from $998
London from $998
Europe via London from $1098^
US East Coast from $1498^
These fares are valid for travel from 21 August 2005 until 15 November 2005.
To book, visit http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/sg/globaldeals/SIN
or contact Qantas Airways Reservations on +65 6589 7000 [Service fees apply]
^ To book Europe via London and US East Coast fares visit
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/fx/public/en_sg
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Conditions ==============================================
- Book and pay within 3 days of booking but no later than 5pm,
Friday 16 September 2005.
- One flight and date change permitted after departure at S$75 for southbound flights.
- Price excludes airport taxes, service fees, insurance and fuel surcharges.
- Travel from 21 August 2005 to 15 November 2005.
- Flights are return economy flights departing Singapore and apply to selected Qantas, British Airways and Australian Airlines flights.
- Minimum Stay Nil.
- Maximum Stay 1 year.
- Other terms and conditions apply.
- All prices subject to changes without any prior notice.
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PS - Sorry for the winge; just hope some readers can take advantage.