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waterwatcher123

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9. Are you traveling at a peak time (there are such differences based on the day of the week and time of the fight)?

Reply to crimycarny (Reply #6)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 07:12 PM

Jan 2

I was just looking at the Qantas holiday deals (think it might be over) where a round trip was $865 from LAX to Sydney. You could split the trip to make it more tolerable by stopping over in Hawaii for a day or two (about half way). I know it is a terribly long trip. We flew to Sydney and then to Brisbane from Minneapolis years ago.

You might be able to apply for a Qantas credit card and then use the points and money to upgrade the seat (assuming you have time before traveling). Hawaiian Airlines might have some decent prices from the west coast to Australia too. You can get 60,000 points right now if you sign up for Alaska or Hawaiian's frequent flier program. I would guess that would cover one part of your trip if you want to use it that way (pay for the other half).

Have fun with your trip. Fraser Island is a great place to visit if you have time for a side trip (actually it is a bit more than a side trip - adventure).

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Wow! Airline ticket price difference increase of 65% before using VPN and clearing cookies [View all] crimycarny Jan 2 OP

Current airline tickets brought to you by 40 years of America's policies deregulating business... Initech Jan 2 #1

"Surveillance pricing" is a thing now apparently! nt Shermann Jan 2 #2

Surveillance pricing is definitely a thing now. markodochartaigh Jan 2 #3

Wow - is this for your whole family? waterwatcher123 Jan 2 #4

I believe that was one seat, business class. Bluetus Jan 2 #5

My wife usually checks the cost on Expedia to get a good idea of which airline offers the best price or award tickets. waterwatcher123 Jan 2 #8

Expedia? Owned by Microsoft? Funder of OpenAI and foister of AI on everybody? erronis Jan 2 #12

You do not have to sign in to view airline prices or award miles (just use to gauge ticket prices). waterwatcher123 Jan 3 #20

Sir, this is a Wendy's. BannonsLiver Jan 3 #23

It was for business class crimycarny Jan 2 #6

Are you traveling at a peak time (there are such differences based on the day of the week and time of the fight)? waterwatcher123 Jan 2 #9

Thanks for the tips--didn't think about breaking it up in Hawaii! crimycarny Jan 2 #10

When we flew to Australia (long time ago), we touched down in Honolulu. waterwatcher123 Jan 3 #21

The purpose of A.I. is to make money for shareholders OC375 Jan 2 #7

!!! You nailed it. erronis Jan 2 #13

There's a company that offers discounted BC fares. We used them for a trip to Amsterdam Wonder Why Jan 2 #11

I found a few of those companies offering discounted BC tickets but wasn't sure which were legit crimycarny Jan 3 #19

What are BC fares (just curious)? waterwatcher123 Jan 3 #24

I had the same experience 15 years ago dickthegrouch Jan 2 #14

My secret to international flights EuterpeThelo Jan 2 #15

We have done not tried Air France or Virgin Atlantic (good idea). But, we do most of the other airlines. waterwatcher123 Jan 3 #22

That's a great idea too! EuterpeThelo Sunday #25

Amazon has been doing a similar thing for a long time now with moniss Jan 2 #16

I've seen that happen too, when I searched for something repeatedly, the price went up. CaptainTruth Jan 2 #17

Airlines will always say they don't use AI, online models, etc. to price you. And they are correct. Xolodno Jan 3 #18