Business on a budget SYD-LHR. Air China or China Southern? I am not too concerned over duration (both are around 24 hours each leg anyway). Air China is offering AUS200 cheaper than CS, but is it worth it. Also how are lounges, food, service etc.
Air China isn't great, from the reports I've read anyway.
You may wish to consider using a redemption of purchased miles. To this end, I would recommend either US Airways or United Airlines mile purchases, for Oneworld and Star Alliance respectively.
Are you alliance bound? Malaysian usually have some good offers and BA also do if you are OneWorld. I think the Chinese airlines are amoungst the cheapest though.
If you have the time, try leaving from an asian port. For example business class Denpasar to London is good value on Qatar (around $4,212 US) or Malaysian Denpasar to London for for approximately $3,200 Aus. Ifyou add the cost of a return flight Melb to to Denpasar in business on JQ (about $1400 return) this can still be good value and you gain the benefit of a good quality One World Airline.
LJS is spot on - leaving from an Asian port is great value for business class. You may wish to consider flying economy or reward seat from SYD and then take advantage of the reasonable pricing from there.
From SIN, best bet is SriLankan (UL) to LHR via CMB (transit 2.5 hrs). LHR to SIN via CMB, transit varies 6-8 hours, but UL put up business class pax in quality hotels for the transit (meals included). UL was recently inducted into OneWorld, if that is relevant to you.
From BKK, Etihad (EY) is usually good for business class fares via AUH, with better timing and a chance to bid for first class upgrade. EVA (BR) from BKK direct LHR is also another option to consider. Hope this helps.
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smart_flyer
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Business on a budget SYD-LHR. Air China or China Southern? I am not too concerned over duration (both are around 24 hours each leg anyway). Air China is offering AUS200 cheaper than CS, but is it worth it. Also how are lounges, food, service etc.
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smit0847
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http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/03/23/avianca-lifemiles-award-chart-redemption-basics/
TheRealBabushka
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Since you're on the subject, read Ben Schlappig's experience of China Southern First Class (from the onemileatatime website)
OMG - Makes you wonder if they're worth flying.
I'd choose Air China if I had a choice.
Tezza
Tezza
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Try Royal Brunei. No Booze but cheap
ILIKEPLANES101
ILIKEPLANES101
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BI dont fly to SYD .
watson374
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Air China isn't great, from the reports I've read anyway.
You may wish to consider using a redemption of purchased miles. To this end, I would recommend either US Airways or United Airlines mile purchases, for Oneworld and Star Alliance respectively.
AusFlyer
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Are you alliance bound? Malaysian usually have some good offers and BA also do if you are OneWorld. I think the Chinese airlines are amoungst the cheapest though.
Sim1
Sim1
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If you go via Perth
Air Mauritius does some good deals too.
LJS
LJS
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If you have the time, try leaving from an asian port. For example business class Denpasar to London is good value on Qatar (around $4,212 US) or Malaysian Denpasar to London for for approximately $3,200 Aus. Ifyou add the cost of a return flight Melb to to Denpasar in business on JQ (about $1400 return) this can still be good value and you gain the benefit of a good quality One World Airline.
ExLibris76
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LJS is spot on - leaving from an Asian port is great value for business class. You may wish to consider flying economy or reward seat from SYD and then take advantage of the reasonable pricing from there.
From SIN, best bet is SriLankan (UL) to LHR via CMB (transit 2.5 hrs). LHR to SIN via CMB, transit varies 6-8 hours, but UL put up business class pax in quality hotels for the transit (meals included). UL was recently inducted into OneWorld, if that is relevant to you.
From BKK, Etihad (EY) is usually good for business class fares via AUH, with better timing and a chance to bid for first class upgrade. EVA (BR) from BKK direct LHR is also another option to consider. Hope this helps.