On Oct 31, 9:23=A0pm, " A Mate" wrote:
> Australia is a long haul from the USA. When we fly this route we always
> overnight somewhere.
>
> Alternatives you may want to consider are flying Korean Air (which could,
> depending on the timeing) score you a free overnight in the Hilton Incheo=
n
> at KAL's expense; or fling either Eva Air or China Airlines and scoring a
> free bunk at Taipei.
Which is better? I have heard of Korean Air of being good, but have
not anything good or bad about the rest.
> All three of those Asian airlines fly from various East and West Coast po=
rts
> in the US - to Australia.
>
> The main carriers on routes to Australia are: QANTAS, Air NZ, V Australia=
,
> United and Delta - all of which fly to one or more of Brisbane, Sydney an=
d
> Melbourne. Continental flies in via Guam to Cairns. Air Pacific and Hawai=
an
> Air also fly the route to the Australian East Coast.
>
> Fares on the route are low right now - because of intense competition; bo=
th
> Delta and V Australia having entered the route recently.
Delta is not a good option, as their return schedule gives me only 1
hour or so to connect in LAX. I have not flown internationally too
much, but that sounds too tight to me. Correct me if I am wrong.
Still looking for sites on the internet that offer good priced tickets
for this trip.
Cleda |