Where to start with OS trip?

[simongr]

So yes, this tax is not based on recovering any operations and administrative costs, but based on screwing as much as possible from those who they think can most afford to pay.

Who already pay the most tax....

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

The "AIR PASSENGER DUTY" tax is all international departures from eggland to most non EU countries: £40 for WHY and £80 for any 'premium' cabin (including BA's WT+).

See page 38 of this: Country Taxes H-Z

Exempt for transits.

 

[StevePER]

I also need travel advice: I have to go to London in September and the wife wants to fly Business this time. Any recommended cheapies? We're QFF but blew 10 years of points last year flying business to LHR (hence my wife has had a taste) and Qantas seem one of the more expensive carriers if you're paying.

A good starting point would be to do a flexible date search on Zuji. This gives Thai as the cheapest option for NZ$5443++.

If this stretches the budget too much you could also get a cheap economy flight to Asia (eg NZ$1020 to Bangkok with QF) and then go business from there (eg NZ$2596 flying Kuwait Airways, NZ$3157 with Gulf Air) but this option isn't as attractive from Auckland as it is for me from Perth.

Steve

Edited: cheaper options via Bangkok than Singapore

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Auckland of course (do the other cities do International flights now? I thought they were all domestic hangars? )

Thanks for all the suggestions everybody - I will work my way thru them!

NM ~ I'm interested in that 80 pound levy on business - is that a weight allowance or tax a on the rich :shock: for carbon pollution? NB - a friend of mine who flies BA to LHR regularly says his agent warned him BA were about to follow the lo-cost carriers and start charging for more than one item of luggage. Know any more?

Okay, wasn't obvious that you are in NZ. From CHC you can avoid AKL if flying Emirates (EK) or Singapore (SQ). (Yes also Qantas, but thanks to Jetstarisation of CHC this is not so attractive anymore.)

To get an idea on pricing options, try ZUJI: Your Online Travel Guru and leave the date as flexible.

Thai (TG) often has a companion deal going - not sure if it is running at the moment. Ditto Malaysian (MH). For both these you need to fly ex AKL.