[straitman]

Originally Posted by 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.

That's QF for you.

[serfty]

... against DJ's 8th Birthday sale (Virgin Blue'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

[Flashware]

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]

Originally Posted by Flashware

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]

Originally Posted by Platy

... (...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]

Originally Posted by serfty

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!).

[Flashware]

Originally Posted by 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

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

[Flashware]

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?