Flying to AustraliaTips for booking the flight
- December and January are the most expensive months to travel to Oz as its Australian summer time
- Use all the price comparison websites as the deals they offer vary hugely
- Use australian price comparison sites such as www.expedia.com.au they offer different deals to their UK counterparts
- When you find your perfect flight schedule you'll be able to save yourself some money by booking direct through the airline and bypassing the travel comparison website commission fee (see "Protect Yourself" below)
Tips for surviving the flight
- As soon as you get on the first plane reset your watch to Australian time and work to that schedule even during a stopover
- Generally try and stay awake for as long as possible aiming to arrive in Australia and stay awake until it is evening in your destination
- Always ask for upgrades. They can only say no. Try and find a good excuse such as a medical condition
Cheapest Flights
Search as many travel sites as possible including Australian travel sites.
- Recommended Travel Sites:
- Travelocity
- Kayak
- Expedia UK
- Expedia Australia
- SkyScanner.net
- Opodo
- CheapFlights.co.uk
Protect Yourself
What happens if the airline I've booked with goes bust?
There is a good chance you will have lost your money. You can protect yourself however by booking through a travel agent or travel website who are covered by ABTA and thus you'll be refunded and won't have to bear any of costs required to get you home if the airline goes bust halfway through your stay. If you book using a credit card you'll be covered for the original flight costs however you'll have to bear any return costs yourself if the airline goes bust halfway through your stay.