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By: 25th January 2001 at 19:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-RE: flights to Australia
LAST EDITED ON 25-Jan-01 AT 07:34 PM (GMT)[p]Whatever you do, DON'T go with Garuda. You will be liable to about four stops and Garuda frequently make drastic schedule changes at the last minuite which result in lengthy 1, 2 or 3 night stops in god knows where. They are cheap, but I would not reccomend it. I used to work in travel you see, so I know that this is true. I would reccommend Singapore airlines as I have been to Melbourne with them, but I would especially recommend Emirates. If you buy in advance they are cheap and are a good airline. For stopover though, you could consider a BA/QF codeshare fare with which you could combine an outward flight via the US and a return via Asia. This is not as pricey as you think. If you want further advice, I would recommend contacting my former employers whom you can reach at www.airnet.co.uk. Also, contrary to what people might say, don't book at the last minuite as it will cost you MORE money as the scheduled airlines only have limited seats at their low consolidated prices. 'Cancellations' don't exist with these airlines as any seats cancelled at the last minute will be upsold to one of their published fares. Anyone who says different is talking b######s!!!!!!!!!!! Paul.
By: 25th January 2001 at 19:33 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-RE: flights to Australia
LAST EDITED ON 25-Jan-01 AT 07:35 PM (GMT)[p]...Oh yeah and another thing, I would RECCOMMEND stopping over somewhere, it does'nt usually cost anything extra on the ticket and the airline can usually sort you with cheap accomodation as part of the deal. I did the full monty via Singapore without a stop, and 36 hours doorstep to doorstep Wigan - Melbourne isn't too great I can tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul....
By: 30th January 2001 at 21:52 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
-RE: flights to Australia
LAST EDITED ON 30-Jan-01 AT 09:53 PM (GMT)[p]Take BA, thet do unexpected stops on the Samoas, (technical reason), and people get a free night on the beach, in a paradisiac island! ;-)
By: Anonymous (not verified) - 25th January 2001 at 17:02
Hey guys, can anybody tell me who are best to fly with from the Uk to Australia? Quantus, BA, Garuda etc? Also, is it best to stop over somewhere? and where should I do that?
I'd appreciate your input, thanks guys
BobbyB