Business class to MEL
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Business class to MEL
Hi All,
I was hoping you could help.
I am flying out to Melbourne around November time and i am trying to get the best possible deal wit a business class seat. Would anyone here have any ideas??
All and any help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Mick
I was hoping you could help.
I am flying out to Melbourne around November time and i am trying to get the best possible deal wit a business class seat. Would anyone here have any ideas??
All and any help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Mick
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A friend recently did the same trip that you're planning from Birmingham (BHX) using Emirates. She was chauffeur driven to the airport (both ends), changed in Dubai and stopped for a few days in Singapore in both directions and thought the whole thing was excellent.
She paid approx £2200 for the trip including the accommodation.
She paid approx £2200 for the trip including the accommodation.
Depends what you mean by "best deal". Going that far I would want to minimise the time travelling (even in Business) and that means BA, Qantas, Singapore, Malaysian, Thai and Cathay. Airlines based in the Middle East add at least one more stop (at their home base). If you think the dogleg via Hong Kong (Cathay) is too long then Korean and Japan Airlines won't appeal. United via the US means having to deal with US immigration (they don't do TWOV) plus the TSA and their service suck and their financial situation means they keep pulling in their horns. Air Canada might work, don't know what the connections are like.
Try the airlines direct then Opodo, Expedia and the like then buy a copy of the Sunday Times and peruse their travel section and hit the phones to people like Trailfinders.
Try the airlines direct then Opodo, Expedia and the like then buy a copy of the Sunday Times and peruse their travel section and hit the phones to people like Trailfinders.
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For my money I would look to go Singapore Airlines from Manchester. They fly Manchester to Singapore 5 days a week. They leave Manchester mid-morning and conect at Singapore for Mebourne arriving in the early evening. Its a long way, so the idea of arriving in Mebourne and then getting a night's sleep will have you functioning the next day. It certainly beats the hell out of the dreaded 6am arrival.
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Airlines based in the Middle East add at least one more stop (at their home base)
I agree with Load Toad reference Dubai.
Dubai airport is the pits and I expect you will have quite a wait for your onward connection to MEL.
The biz lounge is also pretty poor and often overcrowded. I have even had to queue in the past to get in.
I now avoid Emirates simply because of Dubai, although Emirates are a great airline.
I would plum for Singapore Airlines from LHR on A380.
Dubai airport is the pits and I expect you will have quite a wait for your onward connection to MEL.
The biz lounge is also pretty poor and often overcrowded. I have even had to queue in the past to get in.
I now avoid Emirates simply because of Dubai, although Emirates are a great airline.
I would plum for Singapore Airlines from LHR on A380.
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Whichever airline you decide make sure they have flat-bed seats in Business class. Last time I flew Emirates LHR-DXB-SIN-MEL I was in First and the seats only reclined about 45 degrees, could have changed.
Family member recently came out on Virgin via HKG and SYD in Upper Class, Virgin Blue SYD-MEL and said it was competative and great.
Personally I would go SIA or QF.
Family member recently came out on Virgin via HKG and SYD in Upper Class, Virgin Blue SYD-MEL and said it was competative and great.
Personally I would go SIA or QF.
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thanks
Thanks everybody, I ened up boking through BA to get my points, these flights should now bump me up to the sliver card. I was wondering if i get this silver card before the flight or after? Decided on the premium econ seat. Its QF that operate it as well so really looking forward to it. I know QF have had recent problems but im guessing that by Nov when im flying these should be sorted, im also guessing by that stage QF will be one of the safest airliners about. I know they have never lost a soul but im sure you know what i mean.
Anyway
Cheers everyone for your thoughts.
Mick!
Anyway
Cheers everyone for your thoughts.
Mick!
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I was wondering if i get this silver card before the flight or after? Decided on the premium econ seat. Its QF that operate it as well so really looking forward to it. I know QF have had recent problems but im guessing that by Nov when im flying these should be sorted, im also guessing by that stage QF will be one of the safest airliners about. I know they have never lost a soul but im sure you know what i mean.
You should be pleased with the premium economy product on QF - I was impressed, and it provided a very pleasant comparison against the BA product.
Are you booked on the BA codes (flight numbers)? If so, then you should find that your new BA Silver status will automatically go into the system a few days after the last flight that you need to qualify for it. The card will then follow to your address. If you need to prove your entitlement to lounge access before you can physically get hold of your card, BA may be able to fax you a letter confirming your entitlement.
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again thanks
Yeah booked out on the BA codes.
Ive one final question to ask on this and that is does anyone know the best seat position in QF PE? If any of you know i really would be very grateful.
Thanks again
Mick
Ive one final question to ask on this and that is does anyone know the best seat position in QF PE? If any of you know i really would be very grateful.
Thanks again
Mick
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I'm not sure that there is necessarily a "best" in the cabin, nor that there are many views on it seeing as it's such a new beast.
What I can say is this:-
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www.seatguru.com
or
www.seatexpert.com
Pick from the airline,then aircraft type on the left,which then lists the good/bad/average seats.
or
www.seatexpert.com
Pick from the airline,then aircraft type on the left,which then lists the good/bad/average seats.