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Post by nomadic on Nov 8, 2021 20:59:26 GMT 7
I get regular deals from flight centre. Today flights from Sydney to Bangkok starting at A$972. return depending on dates which would have been fairly good before COVID. So I live in hope of cheap prices as before. BUT?
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Post by Banjo on Feb 17, 2022 16:35:38 GMT 7
Australian travellers facing expensive international air fares for at least ‘four or five years’Pre-pandemic bargains have disappeared as airlines look to recoup costs of closures and grapple with rising fuel prices Australians eager to travel overseas and reunite with loved ones after two years of pandemic border restrictions are facing expensive international air fares, with a new analysis showing prices have surged by an average of more than 50% across all destinations compared with pre-pandemic travel. Many airlines cut all services and closed down local offices at the peak of strict quarantine arrival caps in 2021 as they slowly rebuild and resume services to the country, the cost of international travel to and from Australia is expected to remain high. International airlines are operating about a fifth of the number of passenger services into Australia compared with pre-pandemic levels – not factoring in Western Australia, where traffic is 1% – according to the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia. Prices for economy seats are on average 54% above pre-pandemic levels, according to data from travel website Kayak provided to Guardian Australia. The data was based on searches for flights between 1 February and 13 February that were departing within 180 days of the search date. New Delhi was the most searched-for international destination in early February by Australians looking to book holidays, with airline tickets to the Indian capital among the most overpriced when compared with pre-pandemic costs, the data shows. The average price of a return economy flight to New Delhi is currently $1,584, up from an average of $1,025 in February 2020. Bali is the second-most sought-after international destination among Australians, with return flights to Denpasar costing an average of $622. Air fares to Bali are among the closest to pre-pandemic costs, just 13% more expensive than in February 2020 on average. Flights to London – the third-most searched destination by Australians in February so far – cost an average of $1,832 for a return ticket. In February 2020, the average cost was $1,477. Manila is the fourth-most searched for destination, with a return average air fare costing $1,352. This is up 81% on pre-pandemic prices, when an average fare cost $746 in February 2020. Australians are also eager to travel to New Zealand – which still has tight Covid entry rules in place but has announced it will accept vaccinated New Zealand citizens and visa holders coming from Australia from 27 February – with flights to Auckland the sixth most sought-after destination. Return tickets cost an average of $674, up 46% on pre-pandemic levels. The average cost of a return ticket to Los Angeles costs $1,666, up from $1,074 in February 2020. www.theguardian.com/business/2022/feb/17/australian-travellers-facing-expensive-international-air-fares-for-at-least-four-or-five-years
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Post by beano on Mar 7, 2022 18:17:37 GMT 7
Anyone traveling recently?
As in this year?
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Post by bear on Mar 7, 2022 19:51:14 GMT 7
Anyone traveling recently? As in this year? 2022 Not as yet beano
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Post by nomadic on Mar 7, 2022 20:50:55 GMT 7
not this nomad.
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Post by Banjo on Apr 6, 2022 6:56:53 GMT 7
A friend flew Malaysian to Australia last month, a number of last minute schedule changes including a 2 night hold up in KL, which he had to pay for.
He returns in June and has had two unwanted schedule changes already.
He's pretty irate but personally I would not have flown internationally this year, and if I have to will be prepared for similar events.
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Post by bear on Apr 6, 2022 7:53:18 GMT 7
Operations at existing Siem Reap Airport could be suspended when new airport opens
The existing Siem Reap International Airport, which was reopened for international travellers after the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, crippling air travel and tourist arrivals, will be suspended by the end of 2023.
Tekreth Samrach, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State of the Office of the Council of Ministers, said Sunday that the current Siem Reap Airport will be suspended after the new airport opens at the end of 2023.
Samrach, who is the Chairman of the Steering Committee for the Construction of Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, said that the Siem Reap Airport which is being used currently is a mere 2.5 kilometers from Angkor Thom and that this proximity threatens to endanger the ancient temples. According to him, the International Committee for the Coordination of the Protection and Development of the Angkor Historic Site (ICC-Angkor) has urged the construction of the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport to be expedited to replace the old airport to protect the Angkor monuments from environmental damage. The Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport under construction is a 4E International Airport with a runway measuring 3,600 meters in length, capable of receiving all types of aircraft and is equipped with the latest technology for the safety and security of passengers. The airport has up to 38 aerobridges and when launched in October 2023, will be able to handle about 7 million passengers a year. The second phase can accommodate up to 10 million passengers per year and the third phase can accommodate up to 20 million passengers per year. www.khmertimeskh.com/501052224/operations-at-existing-siem-reap-airport-could-be-suspended-when-new-airport-opens/
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Post by nomadic on Sept 6, 2022 20:15:25 GMT 7
Just spoke to a young guy from Melbourne who arrived here for a week only. Flew with budget airline Scoot via Melbourne to Bangkok rtn. And while he said he only booked a week before, at A$1,400 it is the most expensive flight I have ever heard of on a budget airline and far more even than I have ever paid on a full service flight. Not a good sign for me.
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Post by Banjo on Sept 7, 2022 6:41:43 GMT 7
Air Asia seems to be reasonable.
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Post by bear on Sept 7, 2022 6:57:30 GMT 7
Great minds Boss.... Except your quote is only to Singapore, and my attachment with flights to Melbourne seems anything but reasonable. Longer layovers are also in the mix with both AirAsia & Scoot. Pushing it out until March next year will cost Bht16,000 return with Scoot from Suvarnabhumi, but still over Bht20,000 with AirAsia. Layovers are still adding two days with both airlines on some flights in March '23 as well. Cheers 🐻
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Post by Banjo on Sept 7, 2022 14:09:45 GMT 7
Sorry, I was talking about Nomadic's post, should have used the quote thingy. He does mean Singapore-Bangkok return for AUD$1400?
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Post by nomadic on Sept 7, 2022 21:35:55 GMT 7
No, he means MEL to BKK return via Singapore. A$1,400. So over 30,000 baht. The 16,000 is not so bad until you see it takes 24 hours. No thanks.
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Post by Banjo on Sept 8, 2022 7:36:54 GMT 7
OK, I've corrected the schedule, it now reads Melbourne - Bangkok return not Singapore - Bangkok.
Agreed though, it is expensive.
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Post by ann on Sept 8, 2022 9:37:52 GMT 7
I’ve been tracking costs with skyscanner 3 weeks ago Melb - Saigon return $684 Sydn - Saigon return $584
Today @8/9/22 Melb - Saigon return $649 Sydn - Saigon return $606
Melb is down $35 Sydney is up $22
Dates 31/1/23 - 27/4/23 I like the cost, here’s hoping it won’t go up
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Post by nomadic on Sept 8, 2022 20:14:42 GMT 7
I’ve been tracking costs with skyscanner 3 weeks ago Melb - Saigon return $684 Sydn - Saigon return $584 Today @8/9/22 Melb - Saigon return $649 Sydn - Saigon return $606 Melb is down $35 Sydney is up $22 Dates 31/1/23 - 27/4/23 I like the cost, here’s hoping it won’t go up They are cheap. Which airline/s?
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