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SYD/MEL/BRIS to LAX $444USD (~$576AU) or NY $605USD (~$786AU) Return w/ Qantas + Europe on Sale

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SYD/MEL/BRIS to LAX $444USD (~$576AU) or NY $605USD (~$786AU) Return w/ Qantas + Europe on Sale
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m0nk3d on 01/07/2015 - 08:47 priceline.com (9393 clicks)
Last edited 02/07/2015 - 17:03 by 2 other users

EDIT: Looks like most of the great deals are gone. Though there are still a few around apparently. Keep an eye on the comments.

Crazy cheap price to LA from Sydney or Melbourne (and Brisbane as commented below)

I've plugged in a few dates and seems that there are fares available for most of October and November 2015. Also getting reports for fares this cheap in December and January.

Also, awesome prices to New York, had to work a little harder to find dates for that one.

Adelaide to LA is coming in at about $786AU.

Other reports of fares to London / Paris / San Fran are mentioned in the comments for under $1000.

Try using the search function at http://www.skyscanner.com/ the ability to search the whole month makes it a little easier to find the cheap fares.

UPDATE 2:

2/7 4:40PM:

Hi everyone, just an update following yesterday’s glitch where mistake fares were incorrectly offered for sale by some US based online travel agents.

Apologies for the confusion. The glitch was fixed at 11:30am AEST, however I'm pleased to let you know that Qantas will honour the bookings in this case.

Woo hoo!

UPDATE:

12:58PM:

An update for you savvy AFFers celebrating Xmas in July with these mistake fares: they’re not valid and have been removed from sale. We’re currently following up affected bookings.

Expect bookings to be cancelled shortly.

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    • Paul Atreides on 01/07/2015 - 12:38
      +1

      but the deals are "infant"ely cheaper

    • dandandan on 01/07/2015 - 12:51

      I was able to book infant a seat through priceline.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2015 - 13:50

        Can you explain how ? They clearly state that for infant seats - directly talk to airline

  • MrMaxwell on 01/07/2015 - 12:44
    +4

    All deals gone? Sky scanner shows the cheap price but when it actually pulls the fare it is full price - oh well.

    Really need an app that sends me an electric shock when a new OzBargain deal is posted where number of likes rises quickly meaning it is a hot deal - a few hours and it's gone!!

  • pw2002au on 01/07/2015 - 12:52

    Thanks Op. Booked through priceline, confirmed for late oct after logging into QFF. This just made my partners birthday that much better. Now to spring for accomm at disneyland which will offset the savings by a bit.

    THANKS!

  • richmond12 on 01/07/2015 - 13:10

    no dice

    The price of your flight has changed from $1157.00 to $4505.22
    Your credit card has not been charged.
    Flight Availability and Price can change instantly based on demand for flights.
    You can accept the new price and continue booking, or See More Flights that match your itinerary.
    If you do not choose any flight option, your card information will be erased. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

  • ajdlinux on 01/07/2015 - 13:11
    +6

    Qantas has confirmed to Australian Frequent Flyer that the fares are not valid and that they are currently following up affected bookings. http://www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au/community/cheap-in…

    Aww :(

    • ols108 on 01/07/2015 - 13:21
      +2

      Oh poop, glad I didn't tell my kids about Disneyland after all.

      • neil on 01/07/2015 - 13:43

        If I pay for seat selection on the flight via the Qantas site, do you think that will keep the booking in there?

        • tryonthis on 01/07/2015 - 14:05

          no harm in trying!

        • neil on 01/07/2015 - 14:13

          @tryonthis:

          It's been stuck on the "Processing Your Request" screen for 10 minutes. :( Cmon Qantas, take my $100 for nothing.

          EDIT: After 10 minutes, it finished processing.

        • muncan on 01/07/2015 - 14:22

          @neil: I did the same (error booking with points). Got a confirmation on page that it succeeded and they are sending an email to confirm. But no such email, and my selected seats haven't 'stuck'. I don't dare call them……..

        • neil on 01/07/2015 - 14:27
          +1

          @muncan:

          Yeah, finally got an email. Only $50 to pick 4 seats. Bargain!

        • soc on 01/07/2015 - 17:42

          I paid for seat selection but have just received a cancellation notification from Flight Network. My booking number no longer works on the Qantas site (it did earlier).

        • muncan on 02/07/2015 - 10:26

          @neil: Worked out its my QF11 SYD>JFK flights that are preventing my seat selection sticking, as although it's the same flight number we swap to a different plane at LAX (A380 becomes a 747-400). Have now booked all my other seats (used points). Really don't want to call them to select seats for the split QF11 flight!!

  • jdogg on 01/07/2015 - 13:23

    Im still getting sub $1000 but its with emirites though. If I book do you think it would be cancelled too? Or this just a qantas stuff up?

  • iRMonkey on 01/07/2015 - 13:24

    BNE to LGW seems to be quite cheap (FlightNetwork) on specific dates towards the end of the year and early next year.

  • whoistheg on 01/07/2015 - 13:36

    looks like fares will be canceled

    • delfredo on 01/07/2015 - 13:38

      Someone needs to flag this as EXPIRED.

  • The Champagne Mile on 01/07/2015 - 13:39
    +3

    I didn't purchase fares, but will watch the way this plays out with interest. It's important to note that Qantas was made aware of these fares prior to 9 am this morning (check out the posts to their Facebook page), yet people were still able to book them well up until midday, no doubt resulting in hundreds of extra bookings of the erroneous fares. No doubt it will be a challenge for Qantas to follow these all up.

    I also note that on Facebook, when the fares were queried, Qantas simply kept trotting out the line "we are unable to comment on third party website airfares, please follow up directly with <third party website>. Thankfully Red Roo on Australian Frequent Flyer has now come back to clarify Qantas' position, but he/she has come to the party a bit late!

  • webfx on 01/07/2015 - 13:41

    Any deals in December from Sydney.

  • tryonthis on 01/07/2015 - 13:41
    +4

    Will be interesting what Qantas do.

    https://twitter.com/tim_dunlop/status/616040645765914624

    • Paul Atreides on 01/07/2015 - 13:47
      +1

      lol, it seems qantas acknowledged that price there?

      anyway, screenshotting

    • delfredo on 01/07/2015 - 13:56
      +1

      That's a cracker.

  • victorheaven on 01/07/2015 - 14:11
    +4

    Didn't end up booking anything as I was too slow to get wife's approval..

    Kudos to the OP and good luck with all of you who booked. Hopefully Qantas will honor the deal.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2015 - 14:20

    Qantas price gouges customers using fuel surcharges ie. on frequent flyer redemptions. It's satisfying when the tables are turned and the use of fuel surcharges backfires on Qantas.

    • DealzEddy123 on 01/07/2015 - 14:31
      +1

      ??

      • chenc64 on 01/07/2015 - 14:35

        Fingers crossed they don't cancel the 3 flights you booked mate, good luck.

  • starspawn on 01/07/2015 - 14:41
    +1

    Searched not long ago & found a winner with qantas 22/11 - 23/12 585.46 return Qantas….keep searching people

    • DealzEddy123 on 01/07/2015 - 14:50

      I can confirm def deals out there

      • richmond12 on 01/07/2015 - 14:57
        +3

        go right through past and proceed with payment, then check. its prob still showing but not processable

        • DealzEddy123 on 01/07/2015 - 14:58

          hmm true. but I already bought my fares. just checking for fun

      • iko on 01/07/2015 - 14:59
        +1

        No. There are cheap fares in websites like skyscanner or cheapoair but once you enter your credit card details the fare changes considerably.

        I already had experiences with cheapoair of very low fares that become impossible to book.

  • cornucopia on 01/07/2015 - 14:50

    At 2:45 pm Skyscanner -> Cheapoair is stil showing Bri-LAX return in March for A$626 and it can be booked. If this is a Qantas screw up they're really showing us the finger. But then again why am I surprised, it's typical of Qantas really…no respect for the flying public.

    • cornucopia on 01/07/2015 - 17:56

      Update: At 6 pm the cheap fare has been withdrawn, now A$1148 .. :-( .. !!

  • orin on 01/07/2015 - 15:12
    +1

    I haven't booked myself, but expect Qantas to honour these fares noting that even AirAsia honoured their price error that only charged taxes for their "business class" tickets during peak Easter period last year.

    Would be poor form if not honoured.

    • montorola on 01/07/2015 - 15:20

      Qantas: Spirit of Failures

      • GregRust on 01/07/2015 - 17:15
        -1

        On the contrary, v safe airline.

  • shadowfangz on 01/07/2015 - 15:31
    +3

    Flightnetwork failed to secure my bookings with Emirates

    • AmericanDad on 01/07/2015 - 15:34

      Oh no! I booked with them! How did you find out, did they send you an email? I have the e-ticket but no itinerary yet.

      • shadowfangz on 01/07/2015 - 15:37

        They sent me a confirmation, then 1 hr later they send send me an email saying they can't secure fares at this price.

    • BigDirtyNoob on 01/07/2015 - 15:37

      My booking with FlightNetwork fell through as well. I first got a call saying that the booking was confirmed. About an hour later, I got a call from them saying that they couldn't process my payment and that I should get in touch with my bank. I called up CBA and was told that there should be no issue whatsoever. I then called up FlightNetwork and said everything should be fine and they were like, yup not a problem but your fares will now be $6000 (which was close to double what I had initially locked in :P).

      • AmericanDad on 01/07/2015 - 15:56
        +1

        How do you contact them? International call?

        • BigDirtyNoob on 01/07/2015 - 16:01

          Yup, international call

      • Paul Atreides on 01/07/2015 - 16:48

        hey mate,

        apologies for hearing your flight didnt go through.

        did you try looking up your flight on the qantas website before it was "cancelled"?

        • AmericanDad on 01/07/2015 - 17:16

          How do you do that? I only have the e-ticket number. No confirmation number from Qantas.

        • Paul Atreides on 01/07/2015 - 17:19

          @AmericanDad: i booked through expedia, and got my confirmation number straight away

        • BigDirtyNoob on 01/07/2015 - 18:46

          Hi madmouse58,

          No I didn't as my flights were through Emirates.

    • Gav on 01/07/2015 - 20:17
      +1

      That's because they don't have realtime availability like the big guys (Expedia, etc.). They offered you a price they THOUGHT it would be, then tried to actually buy it after you committed. By comparison, Expedia etc. do it on the spot.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2015 - 15:35
    +1

    Will be very surprised if they cancel these. It'll be a PR nightmare. They honoured last years fares when they were widely available on expedia Brazil. As long as they are covering taxes on these fares they will go ahead

  • ols108 on 01/07/2015 - 15:48
    +1

    I booked with priceline.com with Qantas for March, still haven't heard anything just yet. I can see the hold on my money from my CC though
    anyone else booking with Priceline.com heard ?

    • Mrlai2 on 01/07/2015 - 15:51
      +2

      Same deal. Still yet to hear anything although I called Qantas earlier today and they said it was confirmed.

      • pw2002au on 01/07/2015 - 16:21
        +1

        Checked under my frequent flyer and tried to upgrade - wouldnt let me due to the fare type … but shows up in my itinary there.

        • Mrlai2 on 01/07/2015 - 16:23

          Likewise. Still able to view my itinerary on the Qantas website. A good sign I hope.

  • DealzEddy123 on 01/07/2015 - 15:50

    hey so I paid approx. $850 return to NYC.

    It's cheap but it's not like SUPER SUPER cheap is it? coz we already know there have been cheap fares to US lately.
    Sale fare SYD to NYC would be around $1300-$1400?

    • starspawn on 01/07/2015 - 15:58
      +1

      yo you did fantastic! I paid 1340 return to MLB - SF - NYC

  • dandandan on 01/07/2015 - 16:24
    +1

    I wonder if Qantas saying to the US DOT that they didn't charge enough fuel surcharge is a good enough excuse to cancel fares booked through US online travel sites and going to the US.

    https://cms.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Mistaken_Fare_P…

    The authority to pursue or not to pursue enforcement action against airlines or other sellers of air
    transportation with respect to air travel consumer protection and civil rights requirements lies
    with the Department’s Office of the Assistant General Counsel for Aviation Enforcement and
    Proceedings. The Assistant General Counsel has decided not to enforce section 399.88 with
    respect to mistaken fares while the Department completes the aforementioned rulemaking
    process. As a matter of prosecutorial discretion, the Enforcement Office will not enforce the
    requirement of section 399.88 with regard to mistaken fares occurring on or after the date of this
    notice so long as the airline or seller of air transportation: (1) demonstrates that the fare was a
    mistaken fare4
    ; and (2) reimburses all consumers who purchased a mistaken fare ticket for any
    reasonable, actual, and verifiable out-of-pocket expenses that were made in reliance upon the
    ticket purchase, in addition to refunding the purchase price of the ticket. These expenses include,
    but are not limited to, non-refundable hotel reservations, destination tour packages or activities,
    cancellation fees for non-refundable connecting air travel and visa or other international travel
    fees. The airline may ask the consumer requesting out-of-pocket expenses to provide evidence
    (i.e. receipts or proof of cancellations) of actual costs incurred by the consumer. In essence, the
    airline or seller of air transportation is required to make the consumer “whole” by restoring the
    consumer to the position he or she was in prior to the purchase of the mistaken fare. The
    enforcement policy outlined in this notice is temporary and will remain in effect only until the

    that to obtain the fare, some purchasers had to manipulate the search process on the website in order to force the
    conversion error to Danish Krone by misrepresenting their billing address country as Denmark when, in fact,
    Denmark was not their billing address country.
    2 See Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Docket DOT-OST-2014-0056, available at,
    http://www.dot.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Passenger%20Prot…
    (April 14, 2014).
    3 Although the airline or seller of air transportation may promptly correct a mistaken fare and halt the sale, due to the
    rapid speed at which information is disseminated, significant ticket sales, sometimes in the thousands, may occur
    before the fare becomes unavailable.
    4 The burden rests with the airline or seller of air transportation to prove to the Enforcement Office that an
    advertised fare and the resulting ticket sales constitutes a mistaken fare situation. If a sale does not qualify as a
    mistaken fare situation, the carrier or other seller of air transportation is bound by § 399.88.
    3
    Department issues a final rule that specifically addresses mistaken fares. If, based on comments
    received in the rulemaking process, the Department determines that section 399.88 should
    remain as written, airlines and other sellers of air transportation would be expected to comply
    and the Enforcement Office would enforce the requirement.
    Questions regarding this notice may be addressed to the Office of Aviation Enforcement and
    Proceedings (C-70), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590.

    • Mrlai2 on 01/07/2015 - 16:35
      +2

      Shhhhh don't give them ideas

      • pw2002au on 01/07/2015 - 17:01
        +2

        Hahaha :) Just make it difficult. We booked through globally recognised travel companies who allow payment in other currencies and have added non refundable hotel and travel costs as we are yet to be contacted nearly 8 hours post payment.

        If they do honor I guess we'll be sitting at the back next to the toilet for getting a fare at this price point.

    • skinny on 01/07/2015 - 20:05
      +1

      In USA they don't rip people like here for Fuel levy. For example, I booked LAX-SEA return with points, the total tax was $11 return.. I normally see flying out of USA to Aus is always cheaper than Flying out of Australia to USA… Hoping that one day this will end!

      • Gav on 01/07/2015 - 20:18

        Also why you want to be an AA (American) frequent flyer rather than Qantas. No fuel/fees rip off!

        • hayne on 02/07/2015 - 14:46

          not sure why you got negged for that?

  • Yabadabadoo on 01/07/2015 - 17:17
    -2

    Its my understanding that once the ticket is issued (not just booked) they have accepted the sale and it cant be cancelled due to wrong price or similar. I don't remember where i saw this but pretty sure it was something official like fair trading or similar.

    Has anyone had a ticket cancelled ?(not booked and "confirmed" but where the ticket has been issued to you)

    • delfredo on 01/07/2015 - 18:04

      More importantly, has anyone been issued the ticket, went to buy travel insurance, got the ticket cancelled and now attempting whether to make a claim?

    • jesseboy89 on 01/07/2015 - 18:06
      +1

      That's incorrect.

      Remember it's also just a ticket, the service has yet to be provided.

      • Lysander on 02/07/2015 - 14:22

        You are wrong. vanleeuwen is correct.
        Have a look at contract law - then you will see why your argument is a non-starter.

        • jesseboy89 on 03/07/2015 - 19:35

          Yes, because that's why Qantas with their stacks of lawyers cancelled and refunded many of the purchases. Not all, but some.

          You think that.

        • Lysander on 03/07/2015 - 23:44

          @jesseboy89:

          Many are not always right. Why did they not cancel all?
          They only cancelled those were NO tickets were issued and no payment was taken, precisely because by that point a valid contract was in existence rather than an invitation to treat.
          Seriously, read up contract law. I think after 8 years of studying and many more years of practice I think I know my contract law.

  • montorola on 01/07/2015 - 18:13

    Status update people?

    I booked through orbitz, got a booking request email (after booking) then a Flight confirmation / e ticket 10 mins later.

    Still no sign of a cancellation…

    • Gav on 01/07/2015 - 20:21

      Which airline? Cancellations, if any, are due tomorrow.

  • ilsan0 on 01/07/2015 - 18:38
    +1

    What a cock up for ozbargaintravelday!

  • Durka on 01/07/2015 - 20:04

    Well I booked this morning just after 10am, ~$750 SYD to LAX out on 12/1/16, in on 28/2/16. Haven't heard from anyone so I hope it won't be cancelled.

    This is fantastic for my situation. I might be going to study in the USA first half of next year and won't need a return ticket (as I will probably head on a round the world trip after studying), in which case $750 is cheaper than a one way. If those plans fall through, I will just go on a 6 week holiday and be back in Australia for uni. God, I'm hoping Qantas honours the tickets.

    Booked through priceline and got immediate confirmation that I could see in my qantas account

    • soc on 01/07/2015 - 20:13

      Well I booked through Flight Network and also got immediate confirmation that I could see in my qantas account. I even selected my seats but then got a cancellation notice.
      "This email is to advise that we are unable to proceed with your Flight Network reservation as the quoted fare AUD xx$ is not valid and the Airlines have auto cancelled your reservations. Your credit card has not been processed. "

      • Gav on 01/07/2015 - 20:22
        +2

        Flight Network are not real time. Glorified secretaries. Sorry, but for deals like this, you definitely don't want to use Flight Network or any other providers who do not have real time availability. You want to stick with Priceline, Orbitz, Expedia, etc etc.

      • Durka on 01/07/2015 - 20:44

        My credit card was charged the second I hit order. Not holding my breath, just holding some hope

    • piggyfund on 02/07/2015 - 12:09
      +1

      Hey, I am assuming you will travel on an AU passport? I have heard people getting hassled for not having a return ticket and refused entry into USA. Look into it before you go or be ready to carry a lot of evidence you intend to eventually leave.

      • Durka on 04/07/2015 - 08:50

        Thanks for the warning, I have heard the same thing myself before. Outbound flight is booked for mid Jan, return flight is end of Feb. If certain personal circumstances pan out (hopefully) I'll be studying in the US next year for a semester and just not use the flight back, so I don't think they will require a return ticket for a stay that long (although I'll make sure of this later). If that falls through, I'll take a nice 6 week vacation through the US and use the return flight back.

        • piggyfund on 04/07/2015 - 10:31

          Sounds like a great adventure and wish you the best of luck with your studies and travels. If you are studying just have your enrollment details in your hand luggage or they will hassle you, or you might be lucky and get an easy going customs officer. Once I had a ticket for 3 weeks later and was going to a wedding - they asked to see the wedding invitation as proof. I told them I don't carry that but they can call the bride!

  • ols108 on 01/07/2015 - 21:34
    +1

    Just seen this on the facebook
    http://mashable.com/2015/07/01/qantas-flights-australia-la/

  • ezza on 01/07/2015 - 22:11
    +1

    I saw this deal as soon as it got posted, given i'm settling a house soon and moving I'm skipping my o/seas trip this year.
    Amazing prices here! I wish all of those who scored the great pricing the best of luck… really hope they don't dishonour it and claw it back.
    Top stuff to the OP!

  • nath023 on 02/07/2015 - 09:55
    +1

    Wow what an interesting thread! Good luck to all of those that got in in time. Slightly disappointed that I am not in there with you sweating over this one as I purchased ticket a few months back.

    • DealzEddy123 on 02/07/2015 - 09:57

      no1's sweating. positive thinking!

  • Mrlai2 on 02/07/2015 - 09:57
    +1

    No news although my flight is still active in the Qantas system. If this is cancelled Qantas are going to lose a long term business customer. They've lost my luggage on countless occasions so this really will be the final straw.

    • mayo88 on 02/07/2015 - 10:25
      +2

      Same here

  • ols108 on 02/07/2015 - 10:35
    +4

    My mate at Qantas holidays starts his shift this afternoon, he has promised to let me know any news as soon as he hears.

  • pw2002au on 02/07/2015 - 10:47

    Everything still showing as fine at my end and no further updates from priceline overnight. Im getting to the point of booking accommodation - will give it 24 hours just in case.

  • Mrlai2 on 02/07/2015 - 11:01
    +10

    Accommodation booked. Thug Life.

    • ols108 on 02/07/2015 - 11:05
      +1

      I am going to wait and make sure, but I love your positivity

  • mayo88 on 02/07/2015 - 11:10
    +4

    The longer Qantas leave it the harder it will be for them commercially to cancel everyones booking. Alot of Angry and upset people, and the longer they leave it the more upset and angry they will get. It will also ruin there reputation, so they would need to take that into account.

  • montorola on 02/07/2015 - 11:12
    +1

    Looks like Qantas are still doing the sums…

    Far out, I don't think it'd dent their profits by much at all, they can recoup it through other overpriced (domestic) fares?

  • [Deactivated] on 02/07/2015 - 11:38
    +2

    If nothing happens today. Fares will be honoured 100% - agree with @Montorola. They can't possibly leave people hanging. Especially as people may have booked and still not know it is a price error. Imagine that someone has booked 1000's of dollars of non refundable accommodation or tours? Are they going to be liable for that?

    • muncan on 02/07/2015 - 11:52
      +1

      Lol at all the thought of all our phones ringing today (without being answered). Reminds me of the end of The Lawnmower Man.

  • mayo88 on 02/07/2015 - 12:12
    +4

    Just spoke to Qantas and they said the tickets are confirmed, but she said she cant guarantee they wont be cancelled. She sent me an e-ticket to my email.

  • montorola on 02/07/2015 - 12:15

    I'd laugh if they decide to cancel and give us a measly $50 QANTAS voucher to make up for it haha

  • soc on 02/07/2015 - 12:43
    +1

    OK guys… lets have a show of hands… who bought fares and are they still valid?

  • RockyRaccoon on 02/07/2015 - 13:10

    Oh dear the mad squad is out. Threatening to boycott Qantas if it's not honoured etc etc.

    Just like those boycotting Dick Smith, Harvey Norman etc for their price errors not honoured. Gee they must be a lot, look at the positive votes for the latest posts by these stores.

    Then there is the one who has had their baggage lost numerous times. Really who are you kidding. If any airline lost my baggage numerous times I wouldn't book with them again even if the fares were this low.

    The reality is going to be how many tickets where issued and the economics of that.

    Plus the ones issued by a US agency like Priceline - the ones charged in US dollars, where US transportation law applies. Given the postings by some above, they need to be approved by DOT in the US before they can be cancelled. So that may take some time, they will have to make a submission for that to be approved.

    If that is the case those with early bookings may get away with the booking, those with later bookings like myself may get these cancelled as the approval by DOT might be through by then.

    Its a punt, If it comes off I will be happy. If it doesn't then I wont be going.

    If I didn't book and it was "allowed" I would have been annoyed I didn't try.

    So relax, threatening Qantas ✈️ with never going to fly with them again, here isnt going to make any diffference at all. 😀

    • ironworthy on 02/07/2015 - 13:13
      +1

      It's always hilarious reading the self righteous and indignant posts from Ozbargainers when something goes awry

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