Business on a budget SYD-LHR.

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smart_flyer

Singapore Airlines - KrisFlyer

Member since 29 Dec 2013

Total posts 8

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.

Thanks

smit0847

Member since 30 Aug 2013

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TheRealBabushka

Member since 21 Apr 2012

Total posts 2,058

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

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 12 Jan 2013

Total posts 40

Try Royal Brunei. No Booze but cheap

ILIKEPLANES101

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 05 Jun 2014

Total posts 90

BI dont fly to SYD .

watson374

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 17 Aug 2012

Total posts 1,285

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

Member since 10 Mar 2011

Total posts 137

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

Member since 16 May 2014

Total posts 79

If you go via Perth

Air Mauritius does some good deals too.

LJS

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

Member since 18 Apr 2013

Total posts 5

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

Member since 09 Jul 2012

Total posts 19

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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