QANTAS's domestic sale(s)

[bambbbam2]

Re: Sale Extended: until midnight Monday 28 July 2008 (AEST) unless sold out before.

Was to finish today ...

i don't get the "midnight monday" bit. Is that 1 minute after 11.59pm on Sunday night? Isn't technically 00:00 Monday?

 

[Mal]

Re: Sale Extended: until midnight Monday 28 July 2008 (AEST) unless sold out before.

i don't get the "midnight monday" bit. Is that 1 minute after 11.59pm on Sunday night? Isn't technically 00:00 Monday?

Nah I believe it's 11:59 Monday night that it finishes roughly. They could phrase it better.

 

[oz_mark]

Re: Sale Extended: until midnight Monday 28 July 2008 (AEST) unless sold out before.

Nah I believe it's 11:59 Monday night that it finishes roughly. They could phrase it better.

In my experience, it is really only up to about 23:45 it works. Actual responsiveness from the qf booking engine in the last 15 minutes tends to be a bit hit and miss.

 

[serfty]

... in the last 15 minutes tends to be a bit hit and miss.

I've noticed this myself, but put it down to server overload as many try to get their bookings done at the last minute ...

 

[JohnK]

Re: Sale Extended: until midnight Monday 28 July 2008 (AEST) unless sold out before.

In my experience, it is really only up to about 23:45 it works. Actual responsiveness from the qf booking engine in the last 15 minutes tends to be a bit hit and miss.

I would have thought it could cope better than that. I have managed to make a few bookings very close to the deadline and I have not missed out yet. But my sample size is small compared to some people here....

 

[serfty]

Grab a Great Getaway

A new sale, some prices less than last weeks - and some additional destinations:

Grab a Great Getaway

Seats are on sale until midnight Tuesday 5 August 2008 (AEST) unless sold out before.

These one way specials are valid for travel from Tuesday 14 October to Thursday 11 December 2008, and from Tuesday 6 January to Thursday 26 March 2009.*

Hurry, seats are limited.


* SALE CONDITIONS
1. Sale fares for travel between the following cities in either direction are only available for travel between Tuesday 14 October and Thursday 11 December 2008:
- Perth and Broome; and
- Melbourne and Broome.

2. Sale fares for travel between the following cities in either direction are only available for travel between Tuesday 6 January and Thursday 26 March 2009:
- Ayers Rock and Cairns;
- Ayers Rock and Sydney;
- Perth and Kalgoorlie;
- Perth and Karratha;
- Perth and Port Hedland;
- Perth and Paraburdoo; and
- Perth and Newman.

MEL to:

• ADL $85
• ASP $189
• BME $329
• SYD $105
• CBR $89
• BNE $129
• CNS $189
• PER $199
• HBA $89

 

[Arthur Hodgson]

Re: Grab a Great Getaway

A new sale, some prices less than last weeks - and some additional destinations:

MEL to:

• PER $199

Not that great, really. Just booked DJ PER-MEL in Feb 09 for $149.

 

[Mal]

I'm waiting for the "restore customer confidence in Qantas sale". Should only be a few weeks away based on the hammering they've received in the last few days

 

[oz_mark]

Re: Grab a Great Getaway

Not that great, really. Just booked DJ PER-MEL in Feb 09 for $149.

PER has come down from the $219 it has been in recent sales. During sales DJ to PER generally is this much cheaper. During non-sales they are much closer together (DJ discounts more!)

 

[JohnK]

You just have to laugh. After rushing to book some flights on the $95 extended dates special QF release $89 flights a few days later.

 

[straitman]

You just have to laugh. After rushing to book some flights on the $95 extended dates special QF release $89 flights a few days later.

That's QF for you.

 

[serfty]

Qantas have come out swinging ...

... against DJ's 8th Birthday sale

Sale on Now
Seats are on sale until midnight Tuesday 9 September 2008 (AEST) unless sold out before.

These one way specials are valid for travel from Wednesday 15 October to Tuesday 16 December 2008, and from Tuesday 13 January to Tuesday 7 April 2009.

Hurry, seats are limited.

Sample:

MEL to

• ADL $79
• BNE $129
• CNS $179
• CBR $89
• HBA $85
• LST $79
• PER $199
• SYD $95

 

[oz_mark]

PER fares (for Virgins 8th birthday)

-ADL $199
-BNE $269
-MEL $189
-SYD $219

and cause DJ are starting flights using the E190's

-BME $199
-KTA $219
-ZNE $199

 

[Flashback]

Having just received an e-mail from QF, I noticed they now make prominent:

Benefits of flying with Qantas...
Minimum earn of 1,000 Frequent Flyer points*
Inflight entertainment#
Inflight snack and refreshments
Minimum 1 checked bag included^+

 

[Platy]

Having just received an e-mail from QF, I noticed they now make prominent:

Benefits of flying with Qantas... Minimum earn of 1,000 Frequent Flyer points*Inflight entertainment# Inflight snack and refreshments Minimum 1 checked bag included^+

That's good to see, Flashware!
QF should champion it's premium brand!

(...except vwhen travelling on a codeshare on JQ metal of course...)

 

[serfty]

... (...except vwhen travelling on a codeshare on JQ metal of course...)

I believe if you travelling on a Qantas codeshare you do get that one 20Kg bag (& 7Kg carry-on).

 

[Platy]

I believe if you travelling on a Qantas codeshare you do get that one 20Kg bag (& 7Kg carry-on).

Thanks, Serfty, and I guess that could be useful for some!

(Personally, I always travel light - I managed my last trip with one carry on bag for a 5 week excursion - and that one bag had the laptop as well - fortunately no formal work clothing required!).

 

[Flashback]

PER fares (for Virgins 8th birthday)

-ADL $199
-BNE $269
-MEL $189
-SYD $219

and cause DJ are starting flights using the E190's

-BME $199
-KTA $219
-ZNE $199

No cheaper than QF..... so why bother going DJ?

 

[Flashback]

http://edm.qantas.net.au/cts/click?q=27;24543;uEUuc2I3X6RHLwywDFqZYw==Perth one way from
Adelaide $179
Melbourne $199

These deals are on sale now and are available for travel between 17 February and 4 April 2009.

Hurry! Sale ends midnight (AEST) Thursday 18 September 2008.

 

[oz_mark]

Ooh, A sale on the Melbourne and Adelaide markets. I wonder how those two cities got chosen?