Widest Choice of Airfares Airfare Guide

Airfare Guide

2016issue 1

Everything you need

to know before you fly

Dubai

Barcelona

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Miami

Las Vegas

New York

Buenos Aires

San Francisco

Honolulu

Tahiti

Melbourne

Brisbane

Sydney

Rome

Singapore

London

Los Angeles

Santiago

Hong Kong

Bangkok

Bali

Langkawi

Kolkata Cancun

Chicago

Vancouver

Toronto

Queenstown

Port Vila

Paris

Athens

ColomboMale

Delhi

Tokyo

Auckland

Shanghai

Chennai

Los Cabos

Seattle

Cairo

Nairobi

Riyadh

MoscowCopenhagen

Beijing

Rio de Janeiro

Lima

Quito

CairnsDarwin

PerthAdelaide

Ho Chi Minh City

Amsterdam

Kuala Lumpur

Edinburgh

Let the experts guide you!Flight Centre are the Airfare Experts and in this guide, we aim to demystify the factors that influence airfare prices and explain the ins and outs of air travel. We’ll highlight the best time to fly to locations around the world, and detail the range of different cabin classes, airplanes, routes and seating choices on offer and what it means to you, as a traveller.

There are many factors that influence ticket prices, and within these pages you’ll find a range of resources to help you navigate the complex world of airfares to pick the right flight product for you.

We look forward to assisting you with your travel plans and delivering an amazing travel experience. You’ll always end up with the best price at Flight Centre – our Lowest Airfare Guarantee ensures it.

The Captain

Contents04 The plane facts

06 Take a seat

08 Best time to fly

10 Seasonal guide to Los Angeles

12 Hawaiian Airlines

14 United Airlines

16 Seasonal guide to Rio de Janeiro

18 LATAM Airlines Group

20 Best airfare for you

22 Seasonal guide to Johannesburg

24 South African Airways

26 Seasonal guide to Phuket

28 Low-cost carriers

30 Frequent flyers

32 Seasonal guide to London & UK

34 Qantas

36 Virgin Australia

38 Cathay Pacific

40 Round the World

42 Round the World Qantas & Emirates

44 Round the World Finnair

46 Round the World Made for you

48 Your seat in the sky

50 Fares & fees

Scribble map – plan your journey

THE TEAMEditor-in-Chief Jason Dutton-Smith

Content Jason Nooning & Cassandra Laffey

Design The Creative Studio

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Much like cars, aircraft come in all shapes, sizes and models, with a varying degree of mod-cons. Get to know your 747s from the 777s, along with some fun facts, in our aircraft guide.Short haulDash 8» The Dash 8 has a flight crew of two and offers standard single class

seating for 50 passengers at four abreast with an 81-cm seat pitch. » The shortest scheduled air service using this aircraft is with

Island Air, from Molokai to Lanai in Hawaii, taking just 10 minutes to travel 43 kilometres.

» Two of the largest operators of the aircraft globally are Air Canada Express and Qantaslink.

» Large carry-on bags will need to be stowed in the cargo hold.

ATR72» Passengers are boarded using the rear door as the front door

is reserved to load cargo. » The shortest scheduled air service using this aircraft is with Air Tahiti,

from Papeete to Moorea, taking just 15 minutes to travel 18 kilometres.» A tail stand must be installed when passengers are boarding or

disembarking in case the nose lifts off the ground, which is common if the aircraft is loaded or unloaded incorrectly.

» Large carry-on bags are mostly restricted to the cargo hold, so be sure to check any oversized bags.

Embraer 190» This aircraft carries 100 passengers in a two-class arrangement

or up to 124 in a single-class, high-density configuration. » The largest operators of this aircraft include Air Canada, JetBlue,

KLM and Virgin Australia.» The jet engines produce less noise, enabling them to fly into airports

with noise restrictions, such as London City Airport. » Utilising a four-abreast seating arrangement, the aircraft has a unique

‘double bubble’ design, which provides greater standing head room.

Boeing 717 » The 717-200 twinjet was specifically designed for the short-haul,

high-frequency airline market.» The 100-seater was initially named the McDonnell Douglas MD-95

and was renamed the Boeing 717 after McDonell Douglas and Boeing merged in 1997.

» Until production ended, Boeing built 156 717.

Medium haulBoeing 737» The Boeing 737 family of aircraft is considered the world’s most

popular and reliable form of commercial jet transport.

» It takes approximately 189 litres of paint to coat an average 737 and once the paint is dry, it weighs around 114 kilograms.

» A next-generation 737’s overhead bins hold up to 50 percent more baggage, resulting in faster boarding.

» Boarding and exiting the aircraft can take longer than a wide-body aircraft due to the single aisle.

Airbus A320» The A320 first flew in 1984 and was commercially launched in 1988.

It sold strongly from the outset and has been the fastest- selling airliner in the world for several years.

» The largest operators of the A320 family of planes are US Airways, easyJet, China Southern, China Eastern, Lufthansa and United Airlines.

» The A320 was a technical trailblazer, introducing technology where control inputs from the pilot are transmitted to the flying surfaces by electronic signals rather than mechanical means.

» The Airbus A320 seats up to 179 passengers in a single-aisle format, with three lavatories on board (one reserved for business class).

A330 » The longest non-stop A330 flight is the Delta Air Lines’ Detroit-to-

Beijing service covering 10,672 kilometres over 14 hours and 10 minutes.

» The shortest scheduled A330 operation is the Hong Kong-to-Guangzhou Dragonair flight, travelling 118 kilometres in 50 minutes.

» The A330 is used by more than 100 airlines, flying to over 400 destinations around the world each week.

» An A330 can carry a combined 112,000 kilograms of passengers, freight and fuel in total.

Long haulA340 » The A340 is one of the most reliable planes in the air with an

impeccable safety record.

» The long-range, wide-body aircraft is primarily used by Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic, Emirates, South African Airways and SWISS.

» The A3430 is no longer in production as it has been superseded by the Airbus A350.

Dreamliner 787 » The 787 senses turbulence and can automatically adjust its wing

control surfaces for a smoother ride.» Lower cabin pressurisation results in higher humidity to help reduce

the effects of jetlag.» The 19-inch windows are 65 percent larger than standard aircraft

and can be dimmed by cabin crew during takeoff and landing.» Originally, the 787 was to be called the 7E7 (the ‘E’ stood for

efficiency), but Boeing chose to stick with tradition. » An empty 787 weighs almost 117,617 kilograms – or 29 elephants.

A350 » At over 16 metres high, the A350 is almost the height of

a five-storey building.» As of 2014, 39 different airlines have purchased a total of 812 Airbus

A350 XWBs.» More than 16 million colour combinations and moods can be created

by the full-LED lighting system.» HD video is available for all passengers, even in economy.» An Air Management System changes the air every two to

three minutes, ensuring a draft-free environment and consistent temperature.

Boeing 747 » 3.5 billion people – almost half of the planet’s population

– have flown on a 747. » The upper deck of a 747 has the same square metreage as a 737.» The Wright brothers could have fit their historic first flight entirely

within the 45-metre economy section of a 747.» Complete with two cabin aisles, the 747 was the first wide body

aircraft ever produced.» Since 1969, 1,494 Boeing 747 have been built, with the main users

being Qantas, British Airways and United Airlines.

Boeing 777 » Typically referred to as the ‘Triple Seven’, it is the world’s largest

twin jet aeroplane.» More than 50 carriers utilise the 777, including Virgin Australia,

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Emirates, Air France, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Etihad Airways.

» A lightly loaded 777 can accelerate from zero to 96 kilometres per hour in less than six seconds.

» The first 777 entered service on June 7, 1995.

A380» The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest commercial

passenger aircraft with the ability to carry over 800 people in an all-economy seating configuration.

» The A380 is 72.7 metres long, 24.1 metres high and boasts an 80-metre wingspan.

» The aircraft weighs 580 tonnes and boasts a cargo space of 3,000 suitcases.

» It takes approximately 3,600 litres of paint to coat the exterior of the aircraft – enough for Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel 97 times.

The plane facts

EMBRAER 190

ATR 72

37–78

100–124

68–72

DASH 8

LENGTH 25.68M

LENGTH 36.2M

LENGTH 27M

AIRBUS A330

AIRBUS A320

BOEING 737

85–215

150–180

250–440

LENGTH 39.5M

LENGTH 37.57M

LENGTH 53M

AIRBUS 380

BOEING 777

BOEING 747

AIRBUS A350

BOEING 787

AIRBUS A340

250–475

314–451

242–335

280–366

344–410

544–853

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Seat pitch is the distance from any point on one seat to the exact same point on the seat in front or behind it. While it is not the exact equivalent of legroom, it does give a very good approximation of how much seat room you should expect.

Seat recline is the angle the seat can recline. The starting angle of seats vary and this measurement needs to be considered in context along with seat pitch when looking at measurements.

Seat Pitch

Seat ReclineLie Flat Bed

Fully Flat Bed

Business ClassFrom lie-flat seating to full beds, we’ve outlined the differences between business class seats.

Lie-flat bedA large number of airlines will boast about having ‘lie-flat’ seats, but don’t actually mention the seats are lying at an angle, as illustrated below. These seats will usually recline to between a 150- to 170-degree angle and have some form of foot rest included. This results in the bed being flat, but not quite parallel with the plane floor. Frequently when snoozing in this type of seat, you may wake up having shifted down (or off) the seat in your sleep.

Fully-flat bedA ‘fully-flat’ seat will recline a full 180 degrees when horizontal and will result in the passenger laying parallel with the floor.

The ReclinerThe last type of business class seat is commonly nicknamed ‘The Recliner’. As the name implies, the seat does not lie flat, but instead reclines. These types of seats are generally found on flights of shorter duration where sleep is not expected.

The ‘Recliner’ seats also appear on most Virgin Australia and Qantas 737 aircrafts servicing domestic destinations, as well as short-haul routes to Bali, Fiji, New Zealand, Samoa and Singapore. These seats often include a leg rest, enabling a much more comfortable sleep than you would get in the economy cabin.

Take a seatIn the sky, not all seats or airfares are created equally. Find out how airlines use variable pricing strategies to manage capacity and raise revenue and what it means for you.

Economy ClassWhile the glamour of business class may seem out of reach for most (although, our mixed-class airfares are an affordable way to experience the pointy end of the plane), there is still a great deal of difference in the economy class seating offered by various airlines. What differentiates each seat is the crucial measurements discussed below.

Seat pitch refers to the gap between your seat and the one in front, while seat width and seat recline are the measurements of the width of your airline seat and how much your chair can recline backwards.

Premium airlines tend to offer a more generous seat pitch and width for maximum comfort, which is also reflected in the price of your seat.

Of course, there are other factors that can influence the price of your economy class seat, including stopovers, travelling with children, one-way and return tickets, taxes, fuel surcharges, flexibility and the number of seats available the flight. First Class

• All benefits of business class• Some airlines offer

a private suite• Shower on some aircraft• Dedicated cabin crew • Up to three times the cost

Business Class

• Comfortable seats• Fast-tracked immigration • Gourmet meals• Lounge access • Most costly

Premium Economy Class

• Priority boarding• Larger seats than economy• Checked baggage • Dedicated meal service• Legrest on most aircraft• Greater cost than economy

Economy Class

• Comfortable seating • Standard check-in• Complimentary food

and beverage, except on low-cost carriers

• Some short trips don’t include checked baggage

The perks of flying...

Seat Pricing“When is the best time to book a cheap fare?” is arguably one of the most common questions regarding air travel.

It’s a widespread misconception that booking flights at the last minute is always the best way to save. While many airlines release great 11th-hour offers, booking domestic flights 21 days or more from your departure date or international flights two months in advance will often award you a greater saving.

However, factors such as world events, school holidays and competitor pricing can all affect the price of your seat. Airlines manage their inventory using complex algorithms that assign different prices, rules and restrictions to particular booking classes to ensure all flights operate at the highest possible occupancy.

Airfare prices in the same cabin class can vary substantially. It is very rare for passengers in the same cabin class to have paid the same amount for their ticket. You may have had to fork out a substantial amount for your airfare, while your neighbour may have paid considerably less, or vice versa.

Quite simply, airfare prices come down to supply and demand.

Seats in an aircraft are divided into ‘fare buckets’ with a particular price and airfare rules attached. Once the lowest fare bucket is sold, a price from the next bucket is offered and so forth until the flight is sold out.

All airlines have what is known as a full economy fare (Y class), which you may have seen on tickets or as a clause for frequent flyer point redemptions. This is generally a fully flexible ticket.

Sometimes buckets may not sell as quickly as the airline anticipates, so a lower fare bucket may be added to entice more bookings. For travellers, that means you can pick up a cheaper last-minute flight, but it also means there are a number of restrictions that go with these discount prices, such as the ability to change or cancel your ticket.

Conversely, if seats are selling quickly or it’s a popular time of day or year to be flying, the airline may add in higher fare buckets. Again, these can change minute by minute as bookings are made.

In fact, airlines will actually oversell the number of physical seats on the aircraft knowing that a certain percentage of passengers will change, cancel or not show up for their flight!

Airline seats are a perishable commodity. Once a flight departs, there is no value on any seat to the airline, so their goal is to sell every seat before takeoff.

Air Asia, Business Class

$799“There was a sale 3 months ago”

$1044“I wanted to upgrade using

my frequent flyer points”

$1125“I’m travelling with

an infant”

$1849“I booked this fare as part of

a Round the World Ticket”

$1287“I booked at the

last minute”

$1441“I bought a flexi fare”

$610“I got a discounted

child’s fare”

Why does pricing change? Every seat, every airline on any given day is a different price.


Do you know why airfare prices skyrocket during parts of the year, while in others, you can score a fare for a fraction of the cost? We outline the factors, seasons and events that can influence the price of your plane ticket.Different seasons, events and factors in different hemispheres can affect airfare prices, although there are some months where demand is consistently high. In December, April, July and September, all destinations around the world share a similar ticket price structure due to school holidays and globally recognised public holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Designated as high season, there is no need to heavily discount these months as demand will see full planes regardless of price. The best time to secure a deal for travel in these months is between 111 to 184 days from departure. Aim to travel mid-week for the best prices if possible.

To save money on airfares outside these peak months, here’s when to book your flight depending on your chosen destination.

Northern HemisphereGenerally speaking, the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere fall in December, January and February; although some ski seasons may begin as early as October and extend well into early April. January is still considered high season until mid month when it reverts to a shoulder season, which continues until March. New Year is also celebrated in January and February across many Asian countries, including China and Vietnam. February and March are two of the

cheapest months of the year to travel as well as providing ideal conditions for the ski fields, thanks to heavy snowfall.

April usually coincides with Easter, making this month quite expensive flight-wise. By May, it’s springtime across the Northern Hemisphere and the warmer weather and great fares make this an ideal time to travel to the UK, Europe, US and East Asia, particularly if you are keen to experience the cherry blossom season in Japan.

The summer months in the Northern Hemisphere are June, July and August, and are a great time to travel to the UK, Europe and the US to take advantage of summer festivals, outdoor events and longer days – up to 12 hours of sunlight in northern Europe. Summer holidays are an institution in the US, where holidaymakers flock to celebrate the long break until September in destinations like Cancun, Florida and Hawaii. The summer months are also peak months for travel.

September is one of the most popular months for Australians to visit North America and Europe and the airfares reflect this high demand. It’s also the beginning of the festive season with great events like Oktoberfest, Halloween and Thanksgiving taking place during the autumn (fall) months. October is an off-peak month for travel and you’ll find great deals for flights during this month. November is another cheap month to fly, although prices can increase towards the end of the month.

December is an expensive month to travel and the period around Christmas is one of the busiest travel periods in the calendar. For travellers looking for some sun, this is an ideal time to travel to Southeast Asia.

Southern HemisphereIn the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are flipped, so January and February are the height of summer. Because of the holiday season and school holidays, January is still considered high season until the middle of the month when it reverts to a shoulder or low season. It’s also the ideal time to book that bucket-list trip to Antarctica when the receding snow means it’s possible to travel further south. February heralds the pre-Lenten event known as Carnival across many countries in South America, most notably Brazil. Be aware when planning your holiday that January and February is prime cyclone season in the South Pacific with heavy rainfall across tropical areas.

After summer comes the cooler autumn months in the Southern Hemisphere. If you’re keen to visit the Maldives, March is the best month to go with amazing weather and great airfare deals. Due to Easter commonly falling in April, this is an expensive month for travel, while May brings more temperate conditions and great fares, making this an ideal month to travel.

June, July and August make up the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere. The first half of June is generally when you’ll nab better deals before the start of the school holidays in Australia and

New Zealand where the demand is reflected in higher airfares. July and August are the peak winter months and a high season for fares. This is the best time of year to visit Fiji and the islands in the South Pacific with less rain and warmer weather to combat the chill in Australia. Head to New Zealand in August for the best chance of snow and great winter festivals.

September is one of the busiest months of the year for Australians travelling to numerous destinations around the world – falling within school holidays as well – and as such, attracts higher fares. If you are flexible with dates, consider travelling in October – a shoulder season with fantastic airfare deals to a wide range of locations around the world. November is another cheap month for travel. However, as the holiday season approaches, demand increases and fares rise sharply at the end of November.

In line with the Northern Hemisphere, December is one of the busiest travel periods of the entire year, as well as being the beginning of summertime. If you are keen on being one of the first to welcome in the new year, New Zealand, Samoa and Christmas Island are some of the first nations to celebrate midnight on New Year’s Day.

Best time to fly

Oktoberfest, Germany Holi, India Rio Carnival, Brazil Chinese New Year, China

AntarcticaTourist Season October to March

New ZealandSki Season

KenyaAfrican Wildlife Migration

AustraliaAustralia Day

BrazilRio Carnival

South PacificBest weather now to SeptemberAustralia

East Coast Whale MigrationNew YorkNew Years Eve

ChinaChinese New Year

United KingdomWimbledon Tennis Championships

MexicoDay of the Dead

GermanyOktoberfest

SpainLa Tomatina

LaplandEndless Summer, daylight to10pm

JapanSakura Cherry Blossoms


Los Angeles, also known as the City of Angels, is the second largest city in the United States. A lot has changed in the skies since Charles Kingsford Smith’s pioneering trans-Pacific flight in 1928. Nowadays, what previously took multiple days of travel hopping across Hawaii and Fiji can now be accomplished in a non-stop direct service taking just 12 hours from Brisbane to Los Angeles.Airlines that fly direct from Australia to Los Angeles

» Qantas flies from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles

» Virgin Australia flies from Brisbane and Sydney to Los Angeles

» Delta flies from Sydney to Los Angeles

» United flies from Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles

» American Airlines flies from Sydney to Los Angeles

Heading over to Disneyland? When travelling with children, you will find Qantas, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Virgin to be the best value in terms of pricing. This is primarily due to the fact the airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare, which is usually reduced by 25 percent for a child fare.

Airlines that fly to the USA with one stop

Qantas also provides services to San Francisco, Dallas, New York and Vancouver.

There are also other carriers providing flight options to the USA – with stopovers possible on almost every continent, there are millions of different combinations available. Some of our favourite stopover options include:

» Hawaii, with Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways

» Auckland, with Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui

» Hong Kong, with Cathay Pacific

» Tokyo, with Qantas and Japan Airlines

» Fiji, with Fiji Airways and Qantas

» United Arab Emirates, with Emirates and Etihad

» Seoul, with Korean Airlines

» Manila, with Philippine Airlines

Flight Centre’s preferred airlines that service this route directly rarely fall into this price bracket. Airlines, which have longer or more numerous connections, can achieve this price point more frequently.

This is a fantastic price. General expectation is in line with this level, be confident in knowing this is a great price.

This is a slightly below-average price. If you have the cheapest booking classes, there may not be a heavily discounted sale in place or travel could be during a shoulder season.

This is an average price. The flights could be heavily booked or travel is during the shoulder or high season. If there are no sale fares available and the price is deemed high, consider adding a stopover, which could reduce the fare.

This is an above-average price. The flights are becoming very heavily booked and travel is during a high-demand period. A detailed explanation of pricing should be offered. A stopover on the journey will likely reduce the airfare price and assist with jetlag.

There could be something cheaper. With a bit of flexibility, there are any number of stopovers that could be added to decrease the price of the airfare. There are also a number of round-the-world airfares, starting just above this price point, which represent excellent value.

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AUTUMN

Summer June to August

Summers in Los Angeles are best spent under a palm tree in Malibu, Venice or Manhattan Beach. During the summer months, temperatures are at their highest, averaging around 21 to 24 degrees Celsius with an ocean temperature of 20 degrees during August.

Summer in LA is perfect for the beach, with many locals and tourists flocking to the golden shores to enjoy a slice of California sun. However, the summer months are considered the peak period for travellers. It is also the main school holidays break for the year.

Autumn September to November

Autumn, or fall as they call it in the United States, is when festival fun comes to Los Angeles. One of the city’s most famous is the Fall Festival, where harvest produce is celebrated with music, pumpkin carving and pie-eating contests.

Such festivities take place in ideal temperatures with days ranging from 17 to 23 degrees Celsius and with little chance of rain. During this time you may need to wear a coat to keep the chills at bay, particularly at night when temperatures can drop to 12 degrees.

Winter December to February

Though snow is very rare in Los Angeles, rain is quite common in winter. During this period, temperatures average around a mild 15 degrees Celsius but can also drop to single digits, particularly at night.

Most LA locals tend to spend winter shopping in the lead-up to Christmas and enjoy many festive activities. Make the most of the chilly weather by taking to the ice skating rink, which is set up annually in Downtown LA.

Spring March to May

While Los Angeles is a truly great destination to visit all year round, spring would have to be when the city is at its most picturesque. Following winter, the city warms back up to 19 degrees Celsius and rainclouds are replaced with clear blue skies.

Further to its beauty, spring is also a low season when it comes to travel and thus offers great accommodation prices and fewer crowds than usual. It’s the perfect time to visit popular theme parks like Universal Studios Hollywood.

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OsakaHaneda

Sendai

Las Vegas

PhoenixSan Diego

SacramentoOaklandSan Jose

New York

San Francisco

Seattle

Portland

Lihue

Honolulu

Kahului

HiloKailua-Kona

Pago Pago

Papeete

Brisbane

Sydney

Los Angeles

Seoul

Sapporo

Beijing

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Hawaiian Airlines is the largest airline of Hawaii and has operated with a perfect safety record since its founding in 1929. With a fleet size of over 53 aircraft servicing 40 destinations, Hawaiian Airlines flies from Sydney and Brisbane with domestic connections to regional cities throughout Australia. From Honolulu Airport, Hawaiian Airlines also provides connections to the Hawaiian Islands as well as mainland US cities including New York, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. On their Australasian routes, Hawaiian Airlines operates wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft offering personal seat-back entertainment, a complimentary food and beverage service as well the option of purchasing extra leg room seats to stretch out. As a full-service airline, Hawaiian also allows two pieces of checked luggage with a maximum weight of 32kg each on flights from Australia to the U.S.A. Look out for special offers on free or discounted side trips to other Hawaiian islands when booking a Hawaiian Airlines airfare to Honolulu.

Here is the entire Hawaiian Airlines route network to you help plan your holiday.

ROUTE MAP

Hawaiian Airlines


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Whitehorse

Vancouver

Edmonton

Calgary

Winnipeg

Halifax

Ottawa

Anchorage

Victoria

London

BangorMontreal

Quebec City

Miami

Orlando

West Palm Beach

Portland

Seattle

Boise

Sun Valley

San Jose

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

San Diego

San Francisco

Denver

SacramentoSalt Lake City

Tucson

Phoenix/ScottsdaleAlbuquerque

Charleston

Colorado Springs

Greenville/Spartanburg

Savannah

Baltimore

Birmingham

Houston

LouisvilleEvansville

Memphis

Milwaukee

Philadelphia

Mexico City

St. Louis

Tampa/St. Petersburg

Charlotte

Cleveland

Dallas/Fort Worth

Detroit

Jacksonville

Kansas City

New Orleans

New York (La Guardia) (J.F. Kennedy)

Norfolk/Virginia Beach

Omaha

Albany

Atlanta

Austin

Boston

Columbia

Columbus

NashvilleOklahoma City

Raleigh/Durham

Richmond

Washington DC

Hartford/Spring�eld

Cincinnati

Bozeman

Orange County

Portland

Providence

New York (Newark)

Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem

Lexington

Grand Rapids

Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood

Syracuse

Buffalo/Niagara Falls

KnoxvilleTulsa

El Paso

Honolulu

Manchester

Ft. Myers

KahuluiHo‘olehua

Indianapolis

Minneapolis

Dayton

Madison

Pittsburgh

Appleton/Fox Cities

Burlington

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City

Wausau

Des Moines

Ft. Wayne

Green Bay

White Plains

Lansing

Moline

Spring�eld

Spokane

Wichita

Lincoln

Missoula

Rapid City

Reno/Tahoe

Charleston

Traverse City

Akron/CantonState College

Jackson Hole

Burbank

Gunnison/Crested Butte

Hayden/Steamboat Springs

Montrose

Vail/Eagle

Gillette

Rock Springs

Eureka

Aspen

Wilkes Barre/Scranton

Bakers�eld

Charlottesville

Cody/Yellowstone

Eugene

Fresno

Sioux Falls

Grand Junction

Medford

Pasco

Palm Springs

Santa Barbara

Roanoke

Monterey

San Luis Obispo

Santa Maria

Spring�eld

Redmond

Redding

(Reagan National)

Bismarck

Peoria

Chicago

Asheville

Pensacola

Myrtle Beach

Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg

Huntsville/Decatur

Northwest Arkansas

Great FallsAnchorage

Little Rock

Billings

HelenaNorth Bend

Midland/Odessa

Gulfport/Biloxi

Jackson

Mobile

Ft. Walton Beach

Durango

Paducah

Brownsville

Baton Rouge

Corpus Christi

Harlingen

Laredo

McAllen

Lubbock

Amarillo

College Station

Lafayette

Alexandria

Lake Charles

Shreveport

Beaumont/Pt. Arthur

TylerMonroe

Erie

Liberal

Hays

Prescott

FlintMidland/Saginaw

Elmira

Hyannis

Nassau

Nantucket

Toronto

Lihue

Ontario

Harrisburg

Kona

FargoJamestown

Casper

Devils Lake

Ithaca

Binghamton

Idaho Falls

Kalispell

Anchorage

BillingsDuluth

Muskegon

BrownsvilleHarlingen

Eau Claire

Houghton

Minot

Cancun

Liberal

Kearney

Laramie

McCook

Dodge City

AlamosaCortez

Farmington

Page/Lake Powell

Prescott

Worland

Dickinson

Williston

Visalia

Hilo

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Operating as United Airlines since 1931, today’s United Airlines has evolved over the years, merging with a number of other airlines, including Continental Airlines in 2010.United Airlines operates nine airline hubs across continental United States, Guam and Japan where the majority of its flights operate. These airline hubs include Guam, Denver, Los Angeles, Houston, Tokyo, Newark (New York), Chicago, San Francisco and Washington DC.

In Australia, United Airlines currently flies to Sydney and Melbourne from Los Angeles. United Airlines also operates a direct service between Sydney and San Francisco. From LA and San Francisco, United Airlines connects to over 90 USA destinations. From March 2016, all Australian services will use the Boeing Dreamliner (787-9), and United Airlines will be the first to operate this aircraft from Australia to mainland USA.

Note: While United Airlines flies to all cities on this map, we have only highlighted the points with direct connections from Los Angeles and San Francisco to help you plan your trip from Australia.

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Home to (arguably) the most famous beach in the world, Copacabana Beach, which was immortalised in 1978 by Barry Manilow, Rio has one of the biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world. Hosting the World Cup in 2014 and the upcoming Summer Olympics in 2016, Rio de Janeiro is definitely the place to be.

Traditionally, the most direct way to get to Rio was to fly via Santiago in Chile or Buenos Aires in Argentina. Now that the Middle Eastern carriers have added Latin American destinations, these airlines have emerged as quite an attractive way to get to South America with just one stop from most Australian capital cities.

Below are some of our most popular airlines and the routes they take to get to Rio, along with optional stopovers.

LATAM (Utilising Qantas for domestic or trans-Tasman connections)» Sydney to Santiago via Auckland

(optional stopovers in Tahiti or Easter Island)» Santiago to Rio direct or via Buenos Aires or Sao PauloQantas» Sydney to Santiago direct (optional code share on LATAM

service via Auckland)» Santiago to Rio direct or via Buenos Aires or Sao Paulo

Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne to Los Angeles, Dallas, New York or San Francisco

» Los Angeles to Rio via San Jose, Bogota, San Salvador or Lima (stopovers in New York and Miami are also possible)

Air New Zealand» Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns

or Gold Coast via Auckland to Buenos Aires» Buenos Aires to Rio (Note: sometimes a change of airport

in Buenos Aires is required.)Emirates» Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth via Dubai

to Rio (stopovers available in Asia)Etihad» Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth via Abu Dhabi to Sao Paulo» Sao Paulo to RioQatar Airways» Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth via Doha to Sao Paulo» Sao Paulo to Rio ECONOMY

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Historically, Flight Centre’s preferred airlines that service this route with one or two stops rarely fall into this price bracket. Airlines and certain combinations of fares, which may have longer and/or numerous connections, can achieve this price point more frequently.

This is a fantastic price. General expectation is in line with this level, be confident in knowing this is a great price.

This is a slightly below-average price. If you have the cheapest booking classes, there may not be a heavily discounted sale or travel could be during a shoulder season.

This is an average price. The flights could be heavily booked or travel is during a period of high demand. If there are no sale fares available and the price is deemed high, consider adding a stopover, which could reduce the fare.

This is an above-average price. The flights are becoming very heavily booked and travel is during a high-demand period. A detailed explanation of pricing should be offered. A stopover in the Middle East or the USA on the journey could reduce the airfare price and assist with jetlag.

This price is to be expected during peak seasons, which can be found on the pricing graph. During some of these periods it is worth investigating if a round-the-world (RTW) fare would be more suitable. RTW fares can often be very comparable in price and also provide additional stopovers elsewhere in the world.

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Contrary to popular belief, summer in Rio is less about beach days and more about torrential rain. For every sunny morning there is likely an afternoon thunderstorm, though they often pass quickly and leave behind perfect beach weather. The extravagant festivities include vibrant samba street parades, dance parties, costume balls and the flamboyant Mardi Gras parade. To experience Rio de Janiero in all its glory, Carnival is a must-do!

Autumn March to June

Autumn in Rio is a case of extremes. At the beginning of season, it is one of the rainiest times of year, while towards the end; May presents some of the best weather with warm days and less humidity. The climate is perfect for hiking Sugarloaf Mountain or Pedra de Gávea, one of Rio’s highest peaks. It is commonly recommended to travel here between April and May.

Winter July to September

Winters in Rio are quite mild and the city experiences the lowest precipitation of the year. During this time, temperatures and humidity levels drop slightly to reveal cool but never bitterly cold weather. The cooler temps make winter an ideal time to explore the hinterland and walk up to the Christ the Redeemer lookout.

Spring October to November

For the perfect beach holiday, book your Rio flights for spring. This season enjoys low humidity with days averaging around a pleasant 23 degrees Celsius. The weather during this time is ideal for sunny days spent at the famous Copacabana Beach. The 4.5-kilometre stretch of golden sand is adorned with bikini-clad women, beach soccer games and sun-kissed vacationers enjoying tropical cocktails.

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Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro


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LATAM Airlines GroupLAN Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, is the leading carrier to and from South America with the largest network and unparalleled connectivity throughout the region. LAN flies from Sydney to Santiago, Chile, seven days a week with onward connections to over 115 South American destinations, including favourites and emerging favourites such as Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay and Brazil.

Passengers flying with LAN on the Sydney to Santiago route will experience a new generation of aircraft aboard LAN’s Boeing 787. These aircraft feature state-of-the-art design and technology, providing passengers with greater comfort, security and efficiency. The cabins feature windows with up to 40 per cent greater surface area, 30 per cent larger overhead luggage compartments, LED illumination and aerodynamics for a smoother flight, in addition to new air humidification techniques that reduce dryness and fatigue.


As the airline industry has grown, we have more choice than ever before when it comes to choosing a ticket. With so many different airlines and cabin classes at your fingertips, we attempt to untangle the mystery so you know which airfare is best for you.

There are many factors that influence the price of an airfare: the flexibility of making changes, if refundable; seating class; self check-in and inclusions; to name a few. A low-cost carrier or budget airline offers an affordable travel option where you pay for what is important to you. You have the choice of purchasing just a seat with no checked-in baggage or meal. However, if you want the additional comforts you have the choice to purchase these extras too. You can tailor your journey to what suits you and your budget.

Low-cost carriers may not suit everyone, but the key here is about choice and choosing the best product for your travel needs. Some factors to consider when choosing an airfare include flight delays, flight cancellations, that your baggage is checked through to the final destination, and the policy regarding unaccompanied minors.

And don’t forget when you book with Flight Centre, our 24/7 world wide customer care ensures you’re never alone.

Flight delays A delayed flight is one of the last things you want when you are about to embark on your travels. If this happens, you want the reassurance your airline will take care of you. All airlines will put you on their next available flight, and some may even use an alternate carrier. What to check:» The frequency of flights, some airlines may only fly your route twice

a week. If so, does the airline policy use an alternate airline to get you on your journey sooner?

» The airline’s reaccommodating policy – will they compensate you if you missed a connecting flight due to the delay, and pay for a hotel (including meals, taxis, toiletries)?

Best airfare for youFlight cancellationsIf the airline cancels a flight (due to weather conditions or mechanical issues), you want to know your airline will reaccommodate you at no extra cost and with minimal inconvenience to yourself.What to check:» Are you entitled to a full refund if you request it? And will the airline

put you on another airline or put you up in a hotel, covering all expenses including meals?

» The type of service you will receive from the airline in such an event – how will the airline contact you if a flight is cancelled? And do you have to go to their service desk to rebook?

Baggage policySome airlines will not check your luggage through to your final destination if you have purchased separate tickets. For convenience, you may prefer to have your baggage checked through to your final destination.What to check:» The airline baggage policy – will the airline check your luggage

through to your final destination? If not, what do you have to do? Have you allowed enough connection time between flights to pick up your baggage and re-check it?

» What happens if your baggage goes missing?

Unaccompanied minorsLow-cost carriers generally do not offer extra care for children under 12 travelling alone. Airlines have strict policies for unaccompanied minors, so it is important you are fully informed of their requirements.What to check:» The airline unaccompanied minor policy – what documentation

is required? » Do you have to sign any paperwork?» Does the minor need any identification?

Overall, the key is to be well informed about your airline’s policies and your airfare specifications so your expectations are met.

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Johannesburg, known locally as Jo’burg, is the gateway city to Africa from Australia. As the country’s flagship carrier, South African Airways has an extensive network both domestically and internationally.There is no shortage of services from Australia to South Africa, here is a selection of some of our most popular routes, the airlines that offer them, and some great stopovers that may be available to you via Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

South African Airways

» Perth to Johannesburg direct with domestic connections offered by Virgin Australia

» Stopovers also available in Mauritius when code sharing with Air Mauritius

Qantas» Sydney to Johannesburg direct with domestic connections offered» Johannesburg offered as a stopover on most Qantas fares to London

Singapore Airlines» Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Adelaide via Singapore

to Johannesburg

Emirates» Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne/Adelaide/Perth via Dubai

to Johannesburg» Stopovers available in Singapore, Bangkok, Bali, Kuala Lumpur,

Colombo and the Maldives

Etihad» Brisbane/Sydney/Melbourne/Perth via Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg» Stopovers available in Seychelles and Dubai

Cathay Pacific» Cairns/Brisbane/Melbourne/Sydney/Adelaide/Perth via Hong Kong

to Johannesburg

Qatar Airways» Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth via Doha to Johannesburg ECONOMY

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$2500+ $4500+ $7000+


Historically, Flight Centre’s preferred airlines servicing this route directly rarely fall into this price bracket. Airlines and certain combinations of fares with longer and/or numerous connections can achieve this price point more frequently.

This is a fantastic price.


This is an average price. The flights could be heavily booked or travel is during a period of high demand. If there are no sale fares available and the price is deemed high, consider adding in a stopover to reduce the fare.

This is an above-average price. The flights are becoming very heavily booked and travel is during a high-demand period. A detailed explanation of pricing should be offered. A stopover in the Middle East or Asia will reduce the airfare in price and could assist with jet lag.

This price is to be expected during peak seasons, as per the pricing graph. During some of these periods it is worth investigating if a round-the-world fare or Europe fare would be better. These can often be very comparable in price and also provide additional stopovers elsewhere in the world.

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The long summer season is characterised by warm, sunny days and balmy nights. Unexpected showers or thunderstorms are common during summer afternoons but pass over quickly to revert back to warm weather with daily temps of up to 28 degrees Celsius. From bar crawls along Melville’s lively Seventh Street and hip, artsy markets in Braamfontein, to picnics in Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens, you’ll be spoiled for choice in summer!

Autumn March to May

The summer months can sometimes blur the start of autumn due to the residual pleasant sunny weather. Autumn is considered one of the best times to visit Johannesburg due to the mild climate and is optimal for sightseeing with fewer crowds. Autumn is the perfect time to hit the road on two wheels. Head off on a cycling tour to the nearby township of Soweto, a must-see for those seeking an understanding of the struggles for freedom. Don’t forget to visit Nelson Mandela’s childhood home.

Winter June to August

Winter in Jo’burg remains mild, dry and warm with clear skies; temperatures can still reach up to a comfortable 25 degrees Celsius during the day. Nights can be chilly to even freezing due to the altitude, so ensure you pack some warm clothing. With fewer events and festivals on during these cooler months, spend extra time exploring the city’s museums. Delve into the history of depression at the Apartheid Museum and pick up a contemporary African artwork or two at the Wits Art Museum.

Spring September to November

Spring is another ideal time to visit Johannesburg with warm weather, blue skies and just the occasional unexpected downpour. It’s also when the plains are carpeted with wildflowers in a stunning array of colours making it a popular time for travellers. And the best way to see it all is from the sky on a hot air balloon safari. Soar high above the city and enjoy the views over the Cradle of Humankind or drift above the Magaliesberg Range, the second oldest mountain range in the world.

SEASONAL GUIDE TO Johannesburg

Kruger National Park, South Africa


Voted as the ‘Best Airline, Africa’ in the 2015 Skytrax Airline Awards for the 13th consecutive year, South African Airways is Africa’s premier airline.Servicing 38 destinations worldwide across 27 countries, SAA provides a global service from Australia through Africa. As a Star Alliance member, SAA extends its network to offer you access to more than 1,300 destinations worldwide. SAA has daily services from Perth to Johannesburg (with direct daily services from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide to Perth with codeshare partner Virgin Australia) and on to 28 destinations within Africa. Together with its South African-based partner airlines, SA Express and SA Airlink, SAA provide services to a total of 63 destinations within Africa, offering the widest route network in Africa from Australia.

The 10-hour flying time between Perth and Johannesburg means you get a good rest onboard the aircraft before arriving early into Johannesburg, in time to make any of your connecting flights or lodge transfers. Business Class passengers from Australia make use of the lounges at domestic Australian airports and at the Perth International terminal. Upon arriving in South Africa, Business Class passengers can make use of the SAA Arrivals Lounge at Johannesburg’s or Tambo International Airport.

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Phuket is one of the most popular beach holiday destinations in Asia and there are no shortage of airlines that service this route from Australia. Two airlines currently offer a direct service from Australia to Phuket; Virgin Australia from Perth (until February 1, 2016) and Jetstar from Sydney and Melbourne.

Aside from the direct options, there are any number of connections available from different cities in Asia, which do not generally add too much time to the journey. Below is a selection of some our most popular ways to get to Phuket and the stopover options offered by those carriers.

Qantas» Perth/Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane to Singapore and from

Singapore to Phuket (code sharing on Jetstar Asia)» Stopovers also available in Bangkok and Hong Kong

Singapore Airlines» Perth/Darwin/Adelaide/Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/Cairns via

Singapore to Phuket (utilising Silk Air from Singapore to Phuket and between Darwin/Cairns and Singapore)

Thai Airways» Perth/Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane via Bangkok to Phuket

Air Asia» Perth/Melbourne/Sydney/Gold Coast via Kuala Lumpur to Phuket» Stopovers not available – travellers must book separate tickets

for a stopover

Scoot» Perth/Melbourne/Sydney/Gold Coast via Singapore to Phuket

(using Tigerair from Singapore to Phuket)» Stopovers not available – travellers must book separate tickets

for a stopover

Malaysia Airlines» Perth/Melbourne/Darwin/Sydney/Adelaide via Kuala Lumpur

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Historically, Flight Centre’s preferred full-service airlines that operate this route directly rarely fall into this price bracket. Preferred low-cost airlines can achieve this price point more frequently.

This is a fantastic price.

This is a slightly below-average price. If you have the cheapest booking classes, there may not be a heavily discounted sale or travel could be during a shoulder season.

This is an average price. The flights could be heavily booked or travel is during the shoulder or high season. If there are no sale fares available and the price is high, consider adding a stopover, which could reduce the fare.

This is an above-average price. The flights are becoming very heavily booked and travel is during a high-demand period. Ensure all ticket options have been investigated, including any low-cost carrier offerings.

There could be something cheaper. The specific dates chosen are very heavily booked and travel is during a peak period. With a bit of flexibility, there could be something substantially cheaper. A stopover in Asia en route could reduce the fare.

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As a tropical island close to the equator, the weather in Phuket is warm and humid all year round. While there is little change in temperature, the biggest difference is in regards to rain. The dry season is when precipitation is at its lowest. Rain is still common, albeit in short downpours that quickly clear. Although the dry season is considered to be the best time to go to Phuket, it is also the most expensive. The tourist high season causes equally high accommodation rates and airfare prices.

Hot season March to June

Even though it’s technically not that much hotter than the other seasons in regards to temperature, the humidity during this time is sky high. For all its balmy weather, the days are ideally sunny and made for swimming, snorkelling and diving, though you will need to have the air-conditioning on at all other times. As the temperatures rise, accommodation prices drop, so if you don’t mind a bit of tropical weather this can be a great time to visit Phuket on a budget. An added bonus is fewer crowds resulting in a more peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy time out on the beautiful beaches but be sure to slip, slop, slap and don’t forget to cover up when you visit temples or wats. April is considered the hottest time of the year but is also the month of the vibrant Songkran Festival, celebrating the Thai New Year.

Wet season July to October

While rain in Phuket is common throughout the year, it falls at its heaviest from May to October. Granted, the wet season isn’t an ideal time if you’re looking to enjoy an outdoor holiday, but with heavy, yet short bursts of rainfall, you can get away with some damp moments before the sun shines again. Not only are temperatures and humidity a lot more bearable, this period is considered Phuket’s low season, so if you’re looking for a budget break, it’s worth risking the rain.

SEASONAL GUIDE TO Phuket

ECONOMY BUSINESS CLASS

Phuket, Thailand


Low-cost carriers open up the world for those travelling on a budget. Get from A to B at a fraction of the cost while still enjoying a comfortable flying experience. While your low-cost fare will typically only cover your seat onboard, you have the option of purchasing additional creature comforts, such as food or headphones as needed, or skip them altogether if you’d prefer to save your spending money for your destination.

On the following page are the route networks of our most popular budget airlines flying from Australia, namely AirAsia and Scoot. These carriers represent excellent value and make travel affordable for everyone. When choosing to fly with a low-cost carrier (or budget airline), it’s important to know that when you see the base fare advertised, you’re only buying the flying.

All the optional extras that would otherwise be included in a full-service airline must be purchased as an ancillary product. This keeps the cost of the fares down and gives you the opportunity to select the best product to suit your needs.

While many people think because a budget airline has low fares the product is of a lower standard, this is most definitely not always the case. Some of these carriers have recently invested heavily in their fleets, ensuring comfort is paramount for all passengers.

Jetstar operates an extensive international network, flying to Phuket, Bali, Tokyo and Hawaii, using state-of-the-art wide-body aircraft –

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Low-Cost CarriersBoeing 787 Dreamliners, which all have seatback entertainment and comfortable leather seating. You can choose to add extras such as baggage, seat selection and meals at your own discretion.

Jetstar also has a comfortable business class seat available to make those longer hops substantially more comfortable. You can also opt to add a plus bundle to your Jetstar fares, which allows you to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points.

Scoot, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, operates their entire fleet using brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. There is also the option to fly in ScootBiz, which is a great way to experience the front end of the plane for a lot less than a traditional airline. You can also choose to have baggage and/or meals included in your ticket price.

AirAsia is the only low-cost carrier in Asia with a Premium Flat Bed in their business class cabin on their wide-body aircraft. You’ll find you can sometimes score a deal to Asia in AirAsia’s business class for the price of some traditional airlines’ economy class seats. This flat bed was voted the world’s best low-cost airline premium class seat in the 2014 Skytrax awards.

Our Airfare Experts will be able to recommend the best product to suit your travel needs, which may even be a combination of traditional and low-cost carriers.

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Earn points with every flight and maximise your chance of receiving discounts, upgrades or complimentary lounge passes. We take a look at the most popular frequent flyer programs.

Frequent flyer alliancesThe first frequent flyer program was created for United Airlines in 1972 and members would receive plaques and promotional collateral instead of being awarded ‘miles’. In the early 1980s, Delta and American Airlines launched their own loyalty schemes and began tracking actual mileage flown, setting the stage for the ability to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles for travel and other products.

Almost every airline now offers their own loyalty scheme. These frequent flyer programs incentivise loyal member with special benefits once certain tiers are reached, which are usually only achieved through flying. Most airlines have partnerships with other industries to broaden the ways miles can be accrued – it’s now possible to earn points on almost everything.

Most carriers also partner with other airlines to form reciprocal agreements known as frequent flyer alliances. The three major airline alliances are oneworld, Star Alliance (currently the world’s largest alliance) and SkyTeam.

While not a member of any of these major alliances, Virgin Australia has created their own program, Velocity, which partners with Singapore Airlines, South African Airways and Air New Zealand, Delta and Air Berlin.

Frequent flyer alliances are a great way for airlines to cooperate on a substantial level to provide value to passengers. Such benefits may include but are not limited to:

» An extended network through code share or joint services agreements;

» Lower prices due to lowered operational costs for a given route;» More departure times to choose from on a given route;» More destinations within easy reach;» Shorter travel times as a result of optimised transfers; » A wider range of airport lounges shared with alliance members;» Faster mileage rewards by earning miles on several different carriers

for a single account; and» Round-the-world tickets, enabling travellers to fly all over the world

for a relatively low price.

Qantas vs VelocityNot yet a member of either of these amazing frequent flyer programs? Unsure which program will suit your travel requirements better? Most frequent travellers will already have both Qantas and Virgin memberships as a large number of organisations enforce a ‘fare of the day’ policy that requires staff to take the cheapest fare available.

While we’re unable to go through all the major details in this guide, we will cover some of the most important benefits and unique features of each program as well as offer tips on the best ways to use your frequent flyer points.

Earning points and status creditsThere are two main goals in any frequent flyer program; one is to earn enough points or miles to redeem for free, discounted or upgraded travel. The second goal is to progress through the tiers to unlock all the extra benefits being a higher tier frequent flyer affords you.

In order to progress through the tiers, both Qantas and Virgin programs require you earn ‘status credits’, which can only be earned through flying with the airline or one of its partners. Status credits are generally valid during a given 12-month membership period, you will progress from the airline’s entry-level membership tier to its top tier. There may also be a minimum number of the sectors that each airline operates in which you are required to fly in order to progress. These are the status credits required to achieve each status tier.

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Bronze – Entry level Red – Entry level

Silver – 300 credits Silver – 250 credits

Gold – 700 credits Gold – 500 credits

Platinum – 1,400 credits Platinum – 1,000 credits

Platinum One – 3,600 credits

Both airlines have comprehensive information on their websites detailing how you can earn points by flying with each airline and their partners. Here are the full specifics of each program; our Experts will be able to tell you the precise details of the airfare you’re purchasing.

Top tip: Virgin’s Family Pooling program allows you to amass the points and status credits of your family members to your membership to help you achieve the higher tiers much faster.

Using pointsBoth programs offer different point redemption options for travel. Generally, this is usually a standard reward seat and also the ability to use your points towards payment of any available fare. For the purpose of this exercise, we will be focusing on the utilisation of classic awards.

Assume that you have 150,000 points with each program and you would like to redeem your points for a return ticket to Los Angeles, leaving from Brisbane.

Velocity’s Economy Reward Seat would set you back 94,000 points and you would need to pay approximately $155 in taxes – or use 117,900 points and pay no taxes.

The Qantas Classic Award Seat would set you back 96,000 points and you would need to pay approximately $621 in taxes.

If you were looking at a short domestic flight, let’s look at an example for return travel from Sydney to Cairns.

Velocity’s reward seat would cost 33,800 points, and $56 in taxes, or 42,600 points and pay no taxes.

Qantas’ Classic Economy Reward would cost 36,000 points, and $82 in taxes – or 46,200 points and pay no taxes.

It’s important to note the variance in taxes. While Velocity does not add a fuel surcharge to its frequent flyer redemption bookings, Qantas does. It’s also worth noting that you can use frequent flyer points to pay for the taxes on Velocity’s Economy Reward Seat whereas the facility to redeem points and pay for the taxes on International Classic Awards seats does not exist.

Upgrade awardsThe crown jewel of flying – using those hard-earned points you’ve accumulated for a comfortable lie-flat seat towards the front of the plane. If you’re wanting to use frequent flyer points to upgrade your long-haul international ticket from economy to business, there are some key points to note:

If you’re a Velocity Frequent Flyer, unless you’re a Gold or Platinum frequent flyer you will not be able to use your points to upgrade. It’s also worth noting the fare must be booked as a ‘Flexi Fare’ booked in Y, B, H, K or L class. The flight must also be a Virgin Australia-operated flight marketed using a Virgin Australia (VA) flight number, and ticketed through Virgin Australia.

If you’re a Qantas frequent flyer, you must be flying on a Qantas-operated aircraft marketed under a Qantas flight number (QF). Also, when travelling internationally on a long-haul flight, sale fares (i.e. any fare booked in N, O, Q or E class) are not eligible for upgrade.

Provided you have booked an eligible fare and you meet the above requirements, the upgrade procedure is as follows:

Velocity – Book an eligible ‘Flexi’ ticket and then call the Velocity contact centre to request an upgrade. If there are seats available, your upgrade will be confirmed on the spot. It’s a good idea to call first and make sure there are seats available on the day you would like to fly before you book your ticket.

Qantas – Book an eligible fare and then request an upgrade; either via the frequent flyer portal or online. Your flight upgrade will only be confirmed up to a week before departure, depending on your Qantas frequent flyer tier.

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There is no shortage of airlines offering the 24 hour-plus journey from Australia to the United Kingdom. Here are some of the airlines that fly to London and other UK cities with the smallest number of stops.Airlines that fly to the UK with one stop» via Abu Dhabi Etihad/Virgin fly into London, Dublin, Edinburgh

and Manchester » via Bangkok Thai Airways flies to London» via Beijing Air China flies to London» via Doha Qatar flies into London, Manchester, Birmingham

and Edinburgh » via Dubai Emirates/Qantas fly into London (Heathrow and Gatwick),

Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle and Birmingham» via Guangzhou China Southern flies to London» via Hong Kong Cathay Pacific flies to London» via Johannesburg South African Airways flies to London» via Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Airlines flies to London» via Manila Philippine Airlines flies to London» via Mauritius Air Mauritius flies to London» via Seoul Korean Airlines flies to London» via Shanghai China Eastern flies to London» via Singapore British Airways flies to London

» via Singapore Singapore Airlines flies to London» via Taipei China Airlines flies to London» via Tokyo Japan Airlines flies to London» via Vancouver Air Canada flies to London

Airlines that fly to the UK with two or more stops» Air France/KLM fly to all major UK cities via Singapore,

Bali, Guangzhou, Tokyo, Beijing and Paris or Amsterdam» Air New Zealand flies to London via Auckland and Los Angeles,

Hong Kong or Shanghai» Delta flies to London and Manchester via Los Angeles and Detroit,

Atlanta, New York, Boston or Minneapolis» Emirates/Qantas fly to all major UK cities via Singapore,

Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Bali or Manila» Finnair flies to London and Manchester via Singapore, Bangkok,

Hong Kong, or Tokyo and Helsinki» Garuda Indonesia flies to all major UK cities via Bali,

Jakarta and Amsterdam» Lufthansa and Swiss fly to all major UK cities via Bangkok,

Johannesburg, Dubai, San Francisco, Dallas, Seoul, Hong Kong or Singapore and Zurich, Munich or Frankfurt

» Royal Brunei flies to London via Brunei and Dubai» United Airlines flies to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast,

Glasgow and Newcastle via Los Angeles or San Francisco and Houston, Chicago, Denver, Washington or New York

Summer June to August

Summer in London is a fun time when locals are out in force to soak up as much sunshine as they can. Picnics in parks are popular and historic pubs overflow with punters keen to make the most of the warmer weather. Your summer wardrobe is fine for the day, though you’ll likely need a jacket after the sun sets as temperatures can still drop to single digits. In June, don’t miss all the Pimms action (and tennis!) at Wimbledon. In August, London’s biggest street party, the Notting Hill Carnival, is also a must-do.

Autumn September to November

Autumn is the perfect time for seeing London’s parks in all their glory as the leaves change to hues of crimson and tangerine. Though the change in temperature brings cooler, brisk days, join the locals and get into the spirit of Halloween by donning costumes on October 31. There’s also Bonfire Night in early November and the London Film Festival hits the city in October. Be sure to pack a number of layers and a warm coat to cater for the cool evenings.

Winter December to February

You haven’t experienced winter until you experience winter in London. The chilly season rarely reaches double-digit temperatures with snow and frost common occurrences, although the snow rarely settles. During this time, Londoners stay warm by drinking at the pub, hibernating indoors and enjoying the Christmas cheer. When deciding what to pack, the key is layers from thermals to jumpers, coats, hats, boots and gloves. Just remember most indoor venues are heated so a warm coat that can be easily removed is ideal.

Spring March to May

London comes into bloom in March with the beginning of spring and welcomed warmer weather. Festivals come to life, such as the popular Chelsea Flower Show, with locals, travellers and green thumbs out in force to view spring in London at its very best. Outdoor furniture starts to appear in cafes and pubs and Londoner’s are starting to escape to the outdoors and shake off their winter cabin fever. Average high temperatures throughout this time range between 11 and 17 degrees Celsius, although the evenings are still quite cool. Don’t miss the traditional Head of the River race in March, the FA Cup final, London Coffee Festival and take time for a stroll through the many parks and gardens…to simply smell the roses.

This price is super low and should be considered for purchase immediately. Often there is two stops required and may involve a Low Cost Carrier for a portion of the flight and represents great value.

This is a fantastic price with most airfares falling into this bracket. Discounted seats at this price bracket don’t last long.


This is an average price. The flights could be heavily booked or travel is during the shoulder or high season. If there are no sale fares available and the price is deemed high, consider adding a stopover, which could reduce the fare.

This is an above-average price. The flights are becoming very heavily booked and travel is during a high-demand period. A detailed explanation of pricing should be offered. A stopover in Asia will reduce the airfare and also assist with jetlag.

There could be something cheaper. With a bit of flexibility, there are any number of stopovers to decrease the airfare price. There are also a number of round-the-world journeys that begin at this price point, which could be an excellent way to see more for less.


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QantasCelebrating 95 years, Qantas is Australia’s national carrier and largest domestic and international airline with a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, customer service and an award winning Frequent Flyer program.Qantas operates direct and seasonal services to North America, South America and Asia on board the flagship A380, reconfigured 747s and A330 aircraft.

Together with Emirates, Qantas offers ‘one stop’ access to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa offering the largest shared A380 network, exceptional lounges here and abroad and award-winning service.

As an oneworld member, Qantas recognises the impact delays and missed connections can have on your travel plans. That’s why they are part of oneworld Global Support – monitoring flights 24/7, if you miss your connecting flight, the team and will provide you with updated travel information, a new boarding pass and, where applicable, assistance with overnight accommodation.

Take a look at where Qantas can take you with their extensive partner and codeshare network.

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Now Australia’s second largest airline, and in conjunction with its partners, flies to numerous destinations across North America, New Zealand, Asia, Europe and Africa.In partnership with Delta Airlines, Virgin Australia operates 21 flights per week between Australia and Los Angeles. From 50 destinations across Australia and New Zealand, Virgin Australia services over 185 airports throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Both airlines’ international services are operated by Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft.

In partnership with Etihad Airways, Virgin Australia provides 28 flights per week from Australia to Abu Dhabi, connecting to over 60 international destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

In partnership with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia schedules over 200 flights per week from more than 35 destinations in Australia to 25-plus destinations in New Zealand. Virgin Australia’s international services are operated by Boeing 737s, while Air New Zealand uses a combination of Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft.

In partnership with Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia connects to 50 destinations on the Virgin Australia network to the Singapore Airlines and SilkAir networks, providing access to over 85 international destinations. Guests benefit from an integrated network offering access to destinations throughout Asia, Europe and Africa.

Here is the combined network of Virgin Australia and its code share partners to help you plan your next holiday.

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Flying to 190 destinations worldwide, award-winning airline Cathay Pacific is your gateway to Asia and beyond. The Hong Kong-based carrier operates services from Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney with routes to the UK and Europe via Hong Kong and offers some great add-on fares.

Add-on faresCathay Pacific, one of the world’s leading full-service airlines, has developed a range of add-on fares to capture a new market and widen their already extensive travel network.

Joining forces with their oneworld partners and affiliate carriers, Cathay Pacific’s add-on fares allow you to travel almost anywhere in the world, without having to book a whole new flight.

How do they work? To access these add-on fares, you must book a one-way or return ticket with Cathay Pacific. You’ll then have the option to book an add-on fare in Economy, Premium Economy or Business Class in the following travel regions:

» From Hong Kong to Greater China» Within North America» Between North America and South America» Between North America and Europe» Within Europe

The benefits of add-on faresOne of the great things about Cathay Pacific is that the airline permits an incredible amount of flexibility in combining fares and creating unique itineraries. These add-on fares follow a similar concept as ‘open-jaw’ itineraries.

Put simply, an open-jaw ticket allows you to fly into point A and out of point B and save money with a competitive combined rate, as opposed to booking two individual one-way fares.

Saving more means you can do more once you arrive to your destination.

In order to connect the dots, you just need to pick which add-on fares suit you. The Cathay Pacific map highlights your options for flights and add-on fares to your choice of destinations around the world.

Talk to our Experts for more details about how a Cathay Pacific add-on fare can help create your dream holiday.

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If you want to pack more into your next holiday, consider a round-the-world fare, which allows you to visit multiple destinations on one low airfare, making your dream getaway last even longer. Whether you want to explore the beautiful cities of Europe or journey right across the world, our multi-stop airfares are just the ticket.

With a wide range of airfares crossing several time zones and borders, round-the-world flights could literally take you around the world and back. There’s no shortage of places to explore and these airfares make for an incredibly affordable option.

Your round-the-world itinerary could see you stopping in Asia before continuing on to Europe to explore multiple destinations like London, Zurich and Vienna. Then it’s on to the USA to visit New York and Los Angeles before returning home. Alternatively, you could add Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or South America to your adventure.

Round-the-world (RTW) airfares offer great value for money, save you from carrying a bundle of paperwork, and offer hundreds of options across the globe. The detailed itineraries afford plenty of time to explore your chosen destinations and generally boast 12 months’ validity.

There are essentially three different types of RTW itineraries, each with their own perks:

Traditional Alliance Round-the-World AirfareThe first type of RTW itinerary is the traditional airline alliance RTW airfare. This product is offered by each major airline alliance such as oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance. Generally, these fares are limited by either mileage (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld) or continents (oneworld) and permit up to 16 flights with the affiliated airlines within the mileage limitation or geographic restriction.

These traditional fares do represent excellent value when used to their fullest, using the maximum number of flights and stopovers. They also provide excellent flexibility for changes and cancellations, with the ability to re-route the journey after it has commenced with minimal charges. Certain alliances also offer the ability to upgrade certain sectors to premium economy for those long-haul sectors. An example of this type of fare is our RTW 5-Stop airfare deal from Australia, which stops in Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Singapore and Bangkok.

While these traditional alliance RTW fares are fantastic for flexibility and flight routing, in most instances the fares can be done significantly cheaper via the following two methods – mini RTW airfares and constructional RTW airfares.

Mini Round-the-World AirfareThese are the most common RTW itineraries in-store and are promoted online as 3-, 4-, or 5-stop round-the-world airfares. Originally pioneered by the airlines to connect the dots between serviced destinations, these RTW fares have evolved into a variety of products, using different airline alliances and even low-cost carriers.

These airfares are from Australia to Europe, and permit you to travel via North or South America in either direction (dubbed the ‘Atlantic Pacific’ (AP) global indicator in the travel industry). These complex fares are generally only available through a travel professional, who is able to navigate the complex rules and deliver the best airfare for you. RTW fares are not restricted to mileage or a particular geographic region, and instead use a designated flight routing.

The most common mini RTW fares from Australia are provided by Qantas, Air France-KLM, Cathay Pacific, Finnair and Lufthansa. Each product has its own pros and cons in particular travel regions. Generally, these fares are not as flexible as traditional RTW airfares when it comes to date or flight routing changes, but they are substantially cheaper and enable some incredibly diverse routings. An example of this type of fare is our A Taste of Travel RTW 3-Stop Airfare deal, which stops in Bangkok, Zurich and Los Angeles from Australia.

Round the WorldConstructional Round-the-World AirfareThe final RTW airfare option is the ‘constructional’ round-the-world itinerary made for you. These itineraries are built using a combination of two or more airfares to ‘construct’ your journey. This style of RTW airfare may involve a selection of one-way fares from each city in the itinerary to obtain the total price, or start with a mini round-the-world itinerary, adding one-way fares to connect the dots between points.

While these constructional RTW fares certainly have their place (allowing travellers to go on a cruise between points, travel overland, or off the beaten track), they can become troublesome when it comes to changes or cancellations as you are no longer dealing with one airline and one airfare, and therefore multiple penalties will apply when modifying your entire journey.

However, this type of fare still provides substantially better value against your traditional RTW itinerary.

Flight Centre has negotiated exclusive special rates with our preferred partners to ensure we have the best fare to suit every traveller’s requirements. A great example of this type of fare is our Safari, Summits and Sea, RTW 5-Stop Airfare, with a RTW itinerary from Australia to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Barcelona, Frankfurt and Vancouver, finishing back in Australia.

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Bangkok

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Glasgow

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Athens

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Round the WorldFly Qantas & EmiratesExplore more of the world with Qantas.Qantas, in partnership with Emirates, enables some really unique flight itineraries. While sale fares are sometimes available, the airfare is essentially the same with certain flight restrictions. Here’s how you can get the most out of your Qantas airfare to Europe with a mini round-the-world (RTW) fare.

The mini RTW Qantas fare allows you to fly to Europe via North or South America, and then back to Australia via either Africa or the Middle East and Asia. Below is a step-by-step guide on where you can fly.

Via North America Enroute to the US mainland, you are permitted a stopover in either Fiji, Tahiti, or Hawaii before landing in Los Angeles. You are also allowed to take a direct flight to Dallas, San Francisco or Vancouver.

Within North America, you can fly to your choice of city: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Miami, Montreal, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle, St Louis, Vancouver or Washington

From North America, you can then connect with British Airways to London, where you are permitted a stopover, or you can continue to any Emirates destination within Europe such as:

Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Larnaca (Cyprus), Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Malta, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Prague, St Petersburg, Stockholm, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw or Zurich,

Via South AmericaFrom Australia, you are permitted to fly from Sydney to Santiago. From Santiago, you would need to make your own way to Buenos Aires, where you can then fly to London, with a stopover, or you can continue to any Emirates destination within Europe:

Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Birmingham, Bologna, Brussels, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Glasgow, Hamburg, Larnaca (Cyprus), Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Malta, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Prague, St Petersburg, Stockholm, Warsaw, Venice, Vienna or Zurich

Coming home via AsiaLeaving from any Emirates destination in Europe (see above), you can fly to Dubai and then directly home to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. A stopover is also permitted in either Bangkok, Hong Kong or Singapore.

Coming home via AfricaLeaving from any Emirates destination in Europe, you can fly to London and on to Johannesburg with British Airways. From Johannesburg, you can fly to Sydney with onward domestic connections.

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Manchester

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Sydney

Rome

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Hong Kong

Bangkok

Perth

Adelaide

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Canberra

Hobart

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Berlin

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Shanghai

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XianNagoyaSeoul

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Crete

Ljublana

Naples

Pisa Split

Round the World Fly FinnairExplore more of the world with Finnair. Starting from just $1999* including taxes (New York, Helsinki, Bangkok)

Finnair, and its airline partners, have an extensive round-the-world (RTW) offering from all major Australian cities. The Finnair RTW airfare permits up to four free stopovers in each direction, and you can make your own way between any of the cities.

1. Select one of 44 Europe destinations (See map. Note: You can fly into one destination and out of another of your choice. Ask our Travel Experts).

2. Choose whether you would like to visit North America or Asia first – you will need to fly to one continent first and then the other on your return journey. Unless otherwise specified, you can also do any of the below flights in reverse direction.

Via North AmericaAdelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney are all priced at the same base fare. You are permitted a free domestic flight with Qantas to Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney to connect with the international service. From the Gold Coast or Alice Springs, there is an additional $100 (plus taxes) to the base fare.

Fly to Dallas, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco with Qantas or American Airlines.

From Honolulu, you can fly to Chicago, Dallas or Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles, fly to Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, San Francisco Washington or Toronto with American Airlines.

From Dallas, you can fly to Las Vegas, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Miami, New York, Washington or Toronto with American Airlines.

From Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Miami, San Francisco, Washington or Toronto, you are permitted a flight to New York.

From Chicago, Miami, New York or Toronto, fly to Helsinki to connect to your chosen European destination.

Via AsiaAdelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney are all priced at the same base fare with a free domestic Qantas flight to Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne to connect with the international service. From the Gold Coast or Alice Springs, there is an additional $100 (plus taxes) to the base fare.

Fly direct from Australia to Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, Shanghai, Singapore or Tokyo, with Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines or Jetstar (from Perth or Adelaide, the carrier will be Singapore Airlines). Direct flights are not available to all destinations from all Australian cities.

Fly from Bali, Bangkok, Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.

Fly from Hong Kong to Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore or Xian.

Fly from Tokyo to Nagoya, Osaka or Seoul.

Fly from Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Delhi, Hong Kong, Osaka, Nagoya, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo or Xian to Helsinki to connect to your chosen destination in Europe.

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Explore more of the world – your way.At Flight Centre, we can also arrange your own custom round-the-world (RTW) journey. On the map is a handy guide to building your own perfect holiday. We have made it as simple as possible for you to help plan your next holiday to Europe and give you the option of stopping almost anywhere.

To use this handy guide, all you need to do is pick one GREY line, one BLUE line and one GREEN line on the map.

via Asia in both directionsWe have fares starting from just $1,799 in economy class and $6,699 in business class, based on an itinerary flying from Australia via Singapore to Zurich, Zurich to Barcelona // make your way to Paris // Paris to Hong Kong, Hong Kong back to Australia.

via North or South America and AsiaWe have fares starting from just $2,399 in economy and $7,999 in business class if you are flying to San Francisco, San Francisco to Paris // make your own way to Frankfurt // Frankfurt to Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Australia.

via Africa and AsiaWe have fares starting from just $2,399 in economy and $7,999 in business.

via Africa & the Americas Prices start from just $2,699 in economy and $7,499 in business class (based on flying from Australia to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Paris, Paris to Los Angeles, and Los Angeles to Australia).

Travelling in EuropeIf you wish to return from any city in the United Kingdom, add an extra $160 in taxes due to UK departure taxes. You can also get a connecting flight to Auckland, and the RTW airfare includes a return flight from Zurich within Europe, flying to most major cities in Europe.

Note: » Prices are valid all year round, however availability is generally best

through February/March and October/November periods.» Some destinations are seasonal.» Prices quoted are based on cheapest available at time of advertising

and may be higher depending on date of purchase, routing choices and date of travel.

» Price is subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice.

» Itineraries may require a waiting period between flights.» Additional conditions and travel restrictions may apply.

Please contact your travel consultant for more information.

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Sunshine Coast

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EmeraldMoranbah

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Manchester

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Birmingham

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Istanbul

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Milan Venice

Barcelona

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StockholmOslo

Wuhan

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Balikpapan

Kota Kinabalu

Surabaya

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Pekanbaru

Palembang

Cebu

Davao

Manado

Ho Chi Minh City

Siem Reap

Danang

Shenzhen

XiamenGuangzhou

Kunming

Shanghai

Chongqing

Chengdu

Changsha

ChennaiBangalore

Hyderabad Visakhapatnam

Mumbai

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Jaipur

Kolkata

Chiang Mai

Mandalay

Yangon

NagoyaOsaka

NaritaHaneda

Fukuoka

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CalicutCoimbatore

Johannesburg

Zurich

Koh Samui

Minneapolis

Miami

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Las VegasPhoenix

Puerto VallartaLeon

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San DiegoLong Beach

Sacramento

Memphis

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Indianapolis

Salt Lake City

Kansas City

Austin

OaklandFresno

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Nashville

CincinnatiLexington

New York

Orlando

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Detroit

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Warsaw

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Puerto AsísNeiva

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Santarém

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Your seat in the skyToday, there’s never been a greater choice when it comes to air travel. Airlines are upping their aviation game by increasing services and enhancing their onboard experience in order to compete with one another, and it’s Australian travellers who are reaping the rewards, and that includes seating.Travellers benefit from welcome extras such as affordable fares, on-demand entertainment, gourmet food and drinks, wider seat pitches and even Wi-Fi access. Flying has never looked – or felt – so good.

However, with the emergence of new airlines and state-of-the-art aircraft, deciphering the differences between carriers and cabin classes can be perplexing.

Air travel is no longer just about getting from A to B, but your comfort and choices in the sky.

Whether you fly economy with Virgin Australia or your budget stretches to first class luxury on Emirates, we’ve put together this handy guide of the cabin classes offered by popular airlines out of key Australian capitals to their home base.


Fares & fees: how they affect you

Notes

From full-service carriers to budget airfares, what’s included in your ticket varies too. Find out how you can save on your next flight and avoid any unexpected surprises.

Fare Cancellation FeeShould you need to cancel your airfare, airlines impose strict cancellation penalties. All domestic airfares, unless otherwise specified, are non-refundable. With international fares, the cancellation fee will vary and may be non-refundable.

Fare Change FeeChanging your flight can be difficult and not all fares can be changed. Often there are additional fees from the airline and your travel agent, and you may be required to pay a higher fare price and extra tax charges. You must change your flight prior to departure, for a fare that is of equal or greater value. Airline fees range from $25 to $600, and travel agent fees are from $5 through to $75.

Name Change Fee All travel documents must be issued using the name of the passport holder and cannot be transferred to another person. An incorrect name could result in the booking being cancelled or deemed invalid. Name change policies vary between airlines, but it may mean purchasing a new ticket and refunding the old ticket, which could take a number of weeks.

Checked BaggageIf your checked luggage is over the specified limit, excessive baggage fees may be charged. The fees will vary according to your airline’s policy and your final destination.

There are two ways baggage allowances are applied:

By pieceCommonly one, two or three pieces of baggage. Each item can weigh up to 23kg.

WeightAny number of pieces. The total weight of all baggage must meet a total allowance, usually from 20 to 40kg.

Carry-on BaggageIf your carry-on luggage is over the weight limit or deemed too large in size, you may be required to check it in which could incur an additional baggage fee.

All airlines allow you to take up to seven kilograms of carry-on baggage. Size restrictions do apply, and hand luggage does not count towards your checked baggage allowance.

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