Sydney to Bangkok

[Code Monkey 0]

Just thought some fellow Aussies might be interested to know that there are a few good deals on offer this week.

 

 

Qantas $1149 (including taxes) - STA Travel

 

Qantas $1197.16 (including taxes) - Flight Center

 

Thai $1199 (including taxes) - STA Travel

 

The best I found was a SYD - BKK return for AUD $1041.76 (including taxes) flying Qantas/BA.

 

A couple of conditions are that payment must be made within 5 days of booking and changes before departure will cost $100.

 

This particular offer expires 26th September but I guess the tickets will be well gone by then.

 

Now I just hope I get my leave approved so I can book the tickets! ;D

[chico 210]

Hi Code.

Got a ticket for next week on Sing Air for $1005 inc.

Of course it's via Singapore but I don't mind that minor inconvenience.

The sight of those Singapore honeys makes up for that.

Use Flight Centre as a benchmark.

If I can't beat their price, I'm not trying.

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chico, escape from the dogpound, wooof

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[Crackpot 2]

Whats the Mileage, Sydney-BKK

That fare seems quite high. Its equivalent to UK- BKK

Dont Garuda do a cheaper flight through Denpasar ?

[Code Monkey 0]

Crackpot,

 

The distance from LHR to BKK is about 9500 kms and SYD to BKK is about 7500kms.

 

Chico,

 

That sounds like a good price. The only thing I didn't like about flying Malaysia or Singapore was that you had to stop in each country which ate into my precious holiday time. Besides, I've been to both and much prefer Thailand!  ;D

 

Unfortunately, my leave was not approved for the dates requested... :-[ ... But I got my leave approved for the week after!  ;D Management ([smiley=wanker.gif]) like to exert their authority, they claimed that I was critical for that period, as if one week was going to make a difference!  ::) . Now you know why I prefer to be a consultant, keeps me away from all the bullshit and politics.

 

I had to look around for flight availability and I got a great deal with an independant travel agent who managed to get me a World Traveller Plus class for $1293 plus taxes ($1385.96 total).

 

For those who may not be aware, World Traveller Plus is the class above Economy but not quite Business class. What it gives you for a few more dollars is a more spacious economy cabin with wider seats, extra legroom and more seat recline. The Economy class is 31" and World Traveller Plus is 38". You can also bring on two pieces of hand luggage with a double weight allowance of economy. Great for those who don't like checking their luggage. 12 kgs as opposed to 6 kgs - does anyone ever check the weight of carry-on??

 

The only downside is everything else is the same as Economy, ie, no separate check-in, same food and entertainment as Economy AND no extra airmiles even though you're paying more albeit no way near the price of Business class.

 

In summary, for an extra $170 AUD each way, I get 20% more room and double the carry-on allowance. Not bad, not bad at all.  ;D ;D

 

If anyone is interested in using the travel agent, IM me and I'll give you his phone number. BTW, he's going to be in LOS around mid-November as he's a fellow sanucker (is that a proper word? It is now!).

 

http://www.britishairways.com/travel/wldtr...rv/public/en_au

[chico 210]

Hello Crackpot.

Syd-Bkk -- 4683miles/7534kms.

Lon-Bkk -- 5917miles/9520kms.

 

The lowest fare I've been quoted Syd-Bkk is usually on Malaysian via KL.

I'm a member of Star Alliance and SQ is my favourite airline.

 

chico, let the dog out, grrrrrrruuff

[chico 210]

Hi Code.

 

The only downside to the SQ flight is getting up at 4am for the 8.20am departure.

Don't mind the hour and a half break in Singa.

The upside apart from being served by the gorgeous Singapore girl is the 5.15pm arrival in BKK.

After freshening up at the hotel, ready to hit the streets by 8pm.

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chico. who let the dog out , grrrrrrrrrr   ;D

[Code Monkey 0]

I will have been away from LOS for nearly 11 months so every day counts!! I would rather get a direct flight and with the 20% extra room, I may even be able to sleep on the plane and be refreshed enough to hit the NEP instead of having my Eden 'take out' meet me at my hotel!!  ;D ;D

 

Have a fun and safe trip, don't forget the trip report and pics when you get back!!