Too good to be true...

[JanP]

Hello,

Is it even possible to offer deals like these or it is obvious scam.

Apologise in advance moderators if this is not allowed, feel free o delete it if yes. I am just curious what others think because I am searching for business from SYD to Vie and came accross this website.

 

[glasszon]

Scam, likely a point broker. A real TA would not only sell business class flights.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

And I can’t even think of a miles broker who would sell flights that cheaply! The going rate in a good program, buying the miles yourself would be about USD1300. So don’t know where the margins are.

 

[WilsonM]

And I can’t even think of a miles broker who would sell flights that cheaply! The going rate in a good program, buying the miles yourself would be about USD1300. So don’t know where the margins are.

The mileage brokers aren't buying these at retail rates is my guess. They'd be buying it from websites like Mileage spot - just look up "sell my points" and you can find heaps of websites that do this.

Obviously this goes against airline T's and Cs, but people doing this are often selling below points + pay rates - they just get disillusioned with FF programs and want out, IMO.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

The mileage brokers aren't buying these at retail rates is my guess. They'd be buying it from websites like Mileage spot - just look up "sell my points" and you can find heaps of websites that do this.

Obviously this goes against airline T's and Cs, but people doing this are often selling below points + pay rates - they just get disillusioned with FF programs and want out, IMO.

But even buying them cheaper, via a third party site… can’t see where their profit margin is on this. Considering they are doing the booking as well!

 

[Rich]

Reviews on line suggest this site is not a scam but I wonder if you sent an enquiry (since you can't book by the looks of that screenshot) whether those prices were ever available.

 

[hwy]

So is there a reliable business class points broker that people have used? Looking for Aust to NYK via Asia with stopovers. Thanks as I have never tried this method of booking flights but am willing to try as long as I do not lose my money.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

So is there a reliable business class points broker that people have used? Looking for Aust to NYK via Asia with stopovers. Thanks as I have never tried this method of booking flights but am willing to try as long as I do not lose my money.

That’s the problem. It might work well… until it doesn’t. And that could be you. Your ticket could be cancelled at any time… at checkin, or even during your transit point, and you’d lose your money. Plus have to continue your journey or get home.

For the prices indicated you could buy your own ticket on points through Aeroplan, buying legitimately.

 

[Larko1]

Sale ends:

• Monday, April 1, 2024