[futaris]

In case you missed it, major airlines to all international
destinations are on sale for ONE day only at Webjet - and that's
today! (except for flights to and from NZ & Fiji)

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to save on international
flights, only at Webjet.

All the details are here:
Webjet's One Day Only WORLD SALE On Today! - Webjet.com.au

Sale ends midnight tonight: Sunday 14 Oct 2007
Travel from now until 31 Aug08

Here's the link again and don't forget to let family and
friends know so they don't miss out.

Webjet's One Day Only WORLD SALE On Today! - Webjet.com.au

If you're travelling to Europe next year, our Early Bird specials
are on sale too!

Doesn't seem like much of a sale to me, but then maybe I'm not searching for the right destinations...

[Mal]

Webjet's One Day Only WORLD SALE On Today! - Webjet.com.au

I'm pretty iffy about this sale. Webjet have done it before and I wasn't impressed then either.

There is no mention on the site what fares are on sale. Just an invitation to go searching for the discount fares.

When you search, you are presented with fares that are marked as Sale fares.

Here is an example:

Brisbane - Singapore 15 March 2008, returning 22 March 2008.

I clicked on one of the 'sale' fares from Qantas ($941 base + 317 taxes = $1258). The fare code is mentioned as VKBB/V and I selected QF51 and QF52 as my flights.

Using Expertflyer to verify the discount, I plugged in the same dates and checked the fare. Expertflyer says the base fare is $970.00. and it was the cheapest published fare on that day.

Indeed it appears that there is a small $29 discount off the base fare. However, since I pay Webjet $28.75 to book the ticket (a Transaction fee and a seat guarantee fee which locks in the price I've been offered) , I don't see the benefit I get. (The total fare worked out to be $1,287.02)

The cheapest fare offered on the same flights via the Qantas was a red-e-deal $1275.37+ 12.00 Credit Card surcharge = $1287.37

Yep big saving.

Since then, I've done a couple of other searches using high priced tickets, and there are indeed savings, but not the huge savings you might expect.

[JohnK]

I wasn't able to find any savings worthwhile on the trips I wanted. Sometimes I wonder whether the definition of sale is the same as mine....

[straitman]

Originally Posted by JohnK

I wasn't able to find any savings worthwhile on the trips I wanted. Sometimes I wonder whether the definition of sale is the same as mine....

JohnK,

You're missing the point and obviously aren't using female logic.
If they say it's a sale then it MUST be cheap. You need to spend more to save more

[clifford]

Originally Posted by JohnK

I wasn't able to find any savings worthwhile on the trips I wanted. Sometimes I wonder whether the definition of sale is the same as mine....

I think you've hit the nail on the head, John.

[Mal]

As much as I've never seen anything I'm too impressed with in these 'sales', they have another one on this Sunday for those who are interested.

Webjet's One Day WORLD SALE This Sunday - Webjet.com.au
"This offer is for bookings made from midnight Saturday 26 Jan 08 to midnight Sunday 27 Jan 08 but can be withdrawn anytime without notice. Departures are from 27 Jan 08 to 30 Nov 08. Discount is for new bookings made during the sale period and does not apply to Australian Domestic Airfares, Jetstar international airfares and flights to and from New Zealand or Fiji. Sale does not include all international airlines. Normal airfare conditions and booking fees apply, details will be displayed during the online booking process."

[Mal]

And on again this weekend:

Webjet's International Flight Sale - This Sunday! - Webjet.com.au

Webjet's Sunday International Flight Sale

This Sunday only SAVE on a huge range of discounted airfares to a massive range of international destinations. All major airlines are on sale to all international destinations (except New Zealand & Fiji). Don't forget you can use the Deal Finder and Deal Finder Maps to find the cheapest fares either side of your intended travel dates. Book your cheap international flights today and save!

Sale Dates:

* Sale starts midnight Saturday 19 April 08 and ends midnight Sunday 20 April 08
* Departures from 20 April 08 until 31 December 08

*Sunday Sale Conditions: This offer is for bookings made from midnight Sat 19 April Mar08 to midnight Sunday 20 April 08, for departures until 31 Dec08 and can be withdrawn anytime without notice. Discount is for new bookings made during the sale period and does not apply to Australian domestic airfares, flights to and from New Zealand or Fiji and excludes Jetstar International airfares. Normal airfare conditions and booking fees apply; details will be displayed during booking process

[AlphaVictor]

A cold day in hell if I ever, ever book a flight through webjet.

Look in the Dictionary under
Excessive Fees - (see webjet)
Webjet - (see excessive fees)

(Friday afternoon pre-drinks rant) :-)

[Arthur Hodgson]

Originally Posted by AlphaVictor

A cold day in hell if I ever, ever book a flight through webjet.

Look in the Dictionary under
Excessive Fees - (see webjet)
Webjet - (see excessive fees)

(Friday afternoon pre-drinks rant) :-)

I have similar sentiments toward Webjet, but I might express them more genteelly.