Thinking of going back to the USA

[wendlle]

I'm starting to get the travel itch. It's been so long!!!!
I'm looking at going back to the USA which is where I usually go for a week in late Nov/Early Dec but OMG the prices!

When do we realistically think pricing will start to go down? I was used to paying around $800-$1200 max for a return economy seat, pricing seems to be over $2000 return

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I'm starting to get the travel itch. It's been so long!!!!
I'm looking at going back to the USA which is where I usually go for a week in late Nov/Early Dec but OMG the prices!

When do we realistically think pricing will start to go down? I was used to paying around $800-$1200 max for a return economy seat, pricing seems to be over $2000 return

Searching google flights I’m seeing Air Canada in the $1200 return bracket. Qantas is close to $2000. Qantas’ flights might come down if they ramp up their A380 services. At the moment they only need to fill a couple hundred seats on a 787.

 

[wendlle]

Oh lovely thanks for some reason air Canada didn’t appear
Will check it out

 

[BAM1748]

I too am thinking of going mid year, likely QF to LAX and drive from there.

 

[AV8]

I too am thinking of going mid year, likely QF to LAX and drive from there.

Good luck with finding a reasonable priced One Way hire car - I'm getting quotes of over US$3K for 21 days hire in Aug 22 for mid size SUV to drive Route 66.

 

[serfty]

I'm starting to get the travel itch. It's been so long!!!!
I'm looking at going back to the USA which is where I usually go for a week in late Nov/Early Dec but OMG the prices!

When do we realistically think pricing will start to go down? I was used to paying around $800-$1200 max for a return economy seat, pricing seems to be over $2000 return

Awards are possibility.

I flew to the USA and back last month on awards and am booked to do the same in March.

There's plenty of Qantas economy around.

 

[wendlle]

Awards are possibility.

I flew to the USA and back last month on awards and am booked to do the same in March.

There's plenty of Qantas economy around.

I’ve only got around 10K in Qantas points
Over 200K in velocity

 

[serfty]

I’ve only got around 10K in Qantas points
Over 200K in velocity

Return Economy in March can be had on Delta for 89600 points and $260

 

[wendlle]

Return Economy in March can be had on Delta for 89600 points and $260

That’s not bad at all
But I can’t go until after thanksgiving in November
Am I right that United will be the new USA partner for virgin? When does that start?

 

[serfty]

When does that start

April 1st IIRC, but by then the DL options are moot.

 

[AIRwin]

Am I right that United will be the new USA partner for virgin?

Velocity Points for OS Travel?

Might be a stupid question, but can I still use velocity points to book a trip to the US? I am not really fussed what airline I go with, Used to love flying there with Virgin but seems it is no longer an option. Thinking of taking the chance that things might be OK in November/December this...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[wendlle]

April 1st IIRC, but by then the DL options are moot.

Thanks that’s when I thought
Will be interesting to see what the cost is with points - I didn’t want to wait that long to book but might just to see

 

[albatross710]

Take some guidance from other routes. We need competitive pressure to drive prices.

I have been monitoring BNE-(SYD)-MNL which QF had available fares $1,200 - $2,200 on the dates I needed. SQ have now come online multiple flights per day with $800 return fares. Lower fares and flexible departure times. QF only have one flight to fill.

 

[BAM1748]

Good luck with finding a reasonable priced One Way hire car - I'm getting quotes of over US$3K for 21 days hire in Aug 22 for mid size SUV to drive Route 66.

I will return it to the same state most likely, take some extra time but visit will something something I haven't see before.