HappyHeart Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Ok so hubby has opportunity to go interstate to Sydney with work for a week in April to train some colleagues. No biggie for some but big deal for us....represents career progression. Only problem....falls on sons birthday. No I've told him to go for it but am now considering flying over with son on the day. Son is plane mad so will be a birthday treat as far as he's concerned. Had a look at flight prices... $1000 for the 2 of us. Is this about right?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 yeah Fiona that's about right as it will be so close to the school holidays and Easter, you could keep checking the fares though xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Damn thats expensive:( Was hoping for half that. Never mind x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee13 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 $500 return each is bloody good I reckon for Eastern States in April Or did you mean $1000 ea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 No for both. $250 one way at cheapest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 How many days will your OH miss your Son's Birthday by?? could you not do something really special before OH goes or after he gets back? x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 He goes on 31st back on 7th. Birthday sun 6th and we are away following weekend so would have to be weekend before.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishgirl1 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 how about he asks to get a afternoon flight back from Sydney on the 6th? he will be back for dinner time with the time difference x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Its a 7 day deal...hes already asked:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 http://www.farecompare.com/results/flights-marketsearch.html?departdate=20140331&cabin=Coach&flexDates=&destination=SYD&c2=2&p=2&altAirports=false&onlyNonStops=false&s=d&departure=PER&saveMySearch=&t=r&dsh=1&type=flights-market&returndate=20140407 its only a compare site but jet star are looking cheaper for those dates doing Monday to Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks Gill..that looks better. I'll keep looking x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Unfortunately it is dear I'd be over visiting my girls once a month if we could get Easy Jet prices. Congrats on your OHs job though :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Don't know your dates so I went 7th April to 14th and got $748 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Id just be going for weekend probably 5 to 7 April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Then theres a hotel....going to wait and see who OH will be flying with and where staying. Finer details not been given yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Id just be going for weekend probably 5 to 7 April $631.80 for both return, that's two adults over age of 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Then theres a hotel....going to wait and see who OH will be flying with and where staying. Finer details not been given yet See if you can get a double room with sofa or camp bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Who's that with Kate? I think work will just get cheapest room for OH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I can never see a price difference for children? He is 7..will be 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I can never see a price difference for children? He is 7..will be 8 No I don't think there ever is that's why I always go quote on adults. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Who's that with Kate? I think work will just get cheapest room for OH Tiger https://m.tigerair.com/booking/search They are probably the most budget airlines but we have used them for flights between Cairns and Melbourne and never had any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 This was 'off' but is seemingly now 'on' again but with different venue. OH is going to Brisbane now. I am looking to join him for 2 nights, 4 to 6 April. Now cheapest I can find is around $870 return with Virgin. Anyone get any better or have any idea of recommended hotels where we can be carless but still get about and see a bit of Brissie as OH will be working by day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Have a look at http://www.skyscanner.com They are a comparison site but I usually manage to get a pretty good deal with them that is better than webjet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 This was 'off' but is seemingly now 'on' again but with different venue. OH is going to Brisbane now. I am looking to join him for 2 nights, 4 to 6 April. Now cheapest I can find is around $870 return with Virgin. Anyone get any better or have any idea of recommended hotels where we can be carless but still get about and see a bit of Brissie as OH will be working by day is that each or for both of you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Those fares sound very expensive to me. Last time we went to Sydney it was $49 each way and I thought that was a bit off. Sometimes they have Friday Frenzy fares very cheap and also some Tuesdays . Have to book and pay immediately though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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