[Insufficient Details] Jetstar - "Return for Free" - Annual Sale

Schumi5 on 19/09/2018 - 18:09
Last edited 20/09/2018 - 13:21 by 3 other users

Moved to Forum: Original Link

Received an email short time ago, Sale starts at Midnight Eastern time

Not many details just yet apart from the T&C listed in the email which have included below, but based on the timing of it and the previous deals from the same time the last 3 years there is a pretty good chance its the "return for free" Japan sale.

2015 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/211613
2016 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/266280
2017 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/329517

Book an outbound Starter fare and you will receive one return Starter fare free. Selected flights. Only available from the same arrival and departure ports. Return travel dates may differ, check before you book. Carry-on baggage limits, including size restrictions, will be strictly applied. Passengers with more than the applicable carry-on baggage allowance will need to check in baggage, and charges will apply. Transfers not included unless otherwise stated. Availability is limited (not available on all flights or days). All travel must be completed within travel periods specified. Jetstar Starter fare rules apply, checked baggage not included. Limited changes are permitted, charges may apply. No fees apply if you are entitled to a refund or alternative flight under the Australian Consumer Law or Conditions of Carriage. Customer cancellation policy: cancellation fees up to 100% apply.

Mod 1pm: This deal should have been removed initially due to insufficient details for upcoming deal, however was not reported to us. Airfare Deals Guidelines. It appears the email received from OP was referencing a Bali Holiday Package Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal which expires 9/25 as stated in this deal post. As it stands there is no definite indication that there is a Buy 1 Get 1 Free deal for Airfares/Japan or when it would go ahead, if that deal does become available, then it can be posted as a new deal with sufficient details. Note: moderators are not saying any particular sale will go ahead or not, we are simply saying that there are insufficient details for this deal post to remain as it stands, any sale with sufficient details should be posted as a new deal when there is as per the guidelines previously linked.

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  • Twolate on 20/09/2018 - 00:27

    Zzzz

  • Julius on 20/09/2018 - 01:00

    THE HAWAII TICKETS ARE GONE

    • Assclown on 20/09/2018 - 01:03

      So are the Maldives ones as well

  • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 05:35
    -1

    It's here!

    japan-return-for-free

    also other destinations including local

    ^Sale ends 11.59pm AEDT Sunday 7 October 2018, unless sold out prior.

    eg Gold Coast - Narita $329 return

    [Reported Deal link so can be updated]

    • ujwols on 20/09/2018 - 05:51
      +1

      link not working , whats the travel period?

      • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 05:54

        And it's down😢 Now it's up again…

        As a guide to travel period: For your return flight, search for flights between 5 February and 27 March 2019

        • ujwols on 20/09/2018 - 05:58
          +3

          nope don't see return free flight syd-tokyo even for those dates

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 06:01

          @ujwols:
          That's because No SYD, BNE or MEL - Japan flights listed in deal (yet)
          Free return flights are not yet available.

          Maybe check back later as site is unstable & deal hasn't finished cooking

          Narita return listed:
          Gold Coast mid April - early May from $329
          Cairns late Feb - late Mar $299

        • linchpin on 20/09/2018 - 06:08
          +1

          @Infidel: did you actually see dates that could be booked? Or was that in a little text box? I was on that same page at midnight, 1am and again just now and can’t see any dates, even for Gold Coast?

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 06:10

          @linchpin:
          Free flights returning to Australia are not yet listed.
          Site is not ready - try later.

          My guess is this deal is still being developed - no Syd, BNE, or Mel flight deals in Japan offer (yet). Can't imagine a major sale neglecting those cities.

        • FatTofu on 20/09/2018 - 06:17

          @Infidel:

          Tried this for 21st Apr to 28th Apr and turned out to be $1800+

          Not good…

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 06:18

          @yunshi09:
          Patience. Try later
          Deal isn't ready yet.

          Free flights returning to Australia are not yet listed.

          Price shows high as no free return flight showing, yet.

          Your flight home shows as $1488!! I found return flights before sale (different dates in April) from $600.

          In these deals you need to find a free return flight date. Those are only available on certain dates.

          I've bought these flights before. So find a free return flight (put in any departure date early on sale period) & then lock in a suitable departure date.

        • ujwols on 20/09/2018 - 08:03

          @yunshi09: What a deal :)

        • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2018 - 16:24

          It’s all fake news there is no Japan flights. The poster is trying to cover his arse.

    • Blu on 20/09/2018 - 06:53
      +1

      Link just says sale is over now.

      Start at 12am, done before 7am. Gg Jetstar

      • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 07:00

        Doesn't show that for me in Japan sale. Site is unstable.

        Start at 12am… Sale still hasn't started! Try later.
        Free flights returning to Australia are not yet listed. Major Australia cities not listed yet.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:52

      Mod has updated deal to reflect my above comment.
      Deal paused, deal link updated to "return free" including Japan, but link may only work on mobiles as noted in deal.

      Thanks for your support in many hours of working this through to get deal right😢

  • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 07:08
    -2

    Come back later! Sale is not yet available.

    Free flights returning to Australia are not yet listed.
    Need to find a $0 return date showing to get free return deal!

    A Queensland only sale! Only Gold Coast & Cairns flights to Japan listed in offer at moment. Think that may change when sale is on!

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:49

      Mod has updated deal to reflect my above comment.
      Deal paused, deal link updated to "return free" including Japan, but link may only work on mobiles as noted in deal.

      Thanks for your support in many hours of working this through to get deal right😢

  • sonicentropy on 20/09/2018 - 07:16

    If you keep retrying in incognito mode after a while the sale page will come up. But the $0 flights are not active yet.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 07:20
      -2

      Found it loads slowly on mobile (without incognito), but may need a refresh. Mobile has worked better in some previous Jetstar deals.

      No deal until the $0 flight home is available😢
      And QLD only at the moment🌞

      • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:53

        Mod has updated deal to reflect my above comment.

  • capslock on 20/09/2018 - 08:05
    +4

    This deal has been posted too early, based on an educated guess by the OP. The return for free sale that started today is for Bali holiday packages. There is no Japan sale, not yet anyway. The Japan sale may start tomorrow, next week or not at all.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:01

      Notified mods of issue many hours ago,
      providing Japan deals link. They argue that wrong link should be left up.

      Mod has now updated deal to reflect my above comment.
      Deal paused, deal link updated to "return free" including Japan, but link may only work on mobiles as noted in deal.

      Unfortunately I get repeatedly negged for spending hours to get this deal right.

      • linchpin on 20/09/2018 - 15:47

        @Infidel I appreciate your efforts and commitment to the ozbargain community! Hoping they release these Japan flights and you can get one! 👍

  • baldur on 20/09/2018 - 08:18

    so what now? do we still wait?

    • OldBugger on 20/09/2018 - 10:09
      +1

      Why don't we take a five minute break?
      Smoke if you got 'em.

      • Nachotroncoso on 20/09/2018 - 21:10
        +1

        The effects of travelling at ludicrous speed…

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2018 - 08:40
    +2

    Bargains have prices and working links (usually)

    • Scab on 20/09/2018 - 08:44

      We like to see prices and links.

  • capslock on 20/09/2018 - 08:40
    +7

    This deal should be removed. OP took a guess based on a vague Jetstar email and got it wrong.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 10:19

      Deal now updated & paused following my discussions with Mod.

      Jetstar link has shown some deals with prices & dates for many hours. May only work on mobile, as Mod added in deal.

  • Hinee on 20/09/2018 - 08:41
    +3

    A deal front paging before anyone even knows that the deal is for - this is a new one

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2018 - 09:01

    I stated the truth last night but got all these negs for some reason?

    Guessing belongs in the forums.

    • ujwols on 20/09/2018 - 09:04
      +1

      Yup, best be in forum

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:08
      -1

      You were right & wrong. Japan travel dates & prices from some cities have been announced today, just not active yet.

      • ujwols on 20/09/2018 - 09:14

        You seem to have been active and watching jetstar all night? :)

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:24

          😴 Saw comment by Gearup that deal was wrong. I suggested waiting for more info at 22:30.

          Went to sleep💤 I never hurry Jetstar deals, & have bought many to Japan.

          Checked around 05:30 to find link to Bali packages instead. So posted Japan link & alerted Mods of issue.

          Then lack of $0 return flights was pointed out, so I needed to correct & point out deal wasn't active yet…

          Finally convinced Mod to pause deal, add Link to all "return free" deals, & add "Update 2018-09-20 9:24am: The updated sale link above is only working on mobiles at the moment, but return flights are not $0 yet. The sale is not yet active."😉

          Been working hard on this deal to get it right, but just get negs😢

      • capslock on 20/09/2018 - 09:31
        +1

        The link you posted earlier is no longer working and was probably taken down by Jetstar. It was probably a test page.

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:43

          Link works - at least on mobile, as Mod added to deal. Deal paused until it becomes active.

          See change to deal I worked out with Mod.

      • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2018 - 09:36

        Where are these so called Japan offers? Fake news.

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 09:43

          Deal updated.
          Have a read of what I arranged with Mod…
          "Thank you for explaining. I've updated the deal link with a note that it only works on mobiles and that the sale isn't active yet. I've temporarily set the start time to 12pm for now."

          Where are these so called Japan offers?

          I've posted the limited details (announced flights, dates, prices) 4 hours ago from the now updated deal link - just aren't available yet.
          None announced for SYD, BNE, MEL yet as I've commented a few times…
          Shows for me on mobile!

          Fake news

          You can't handle the truth😀
          But were correct the deal link was to a different deal, as I commented on hours ago.

  • Twolate on 20/09/2018 - 09:09

    9hrs of waiting… hey Jetstar, this better be worth it!

  • loginid on 20/09/2018 - 09:14
    +1

    So strange I didn't get this email either and I am a Club Jetstar member - thanks for letting us know!

  • FBI on 20/09/2018 - 09:37

    I received the email though I am not a member. Are there any free return flights to Bali from Melbourne in late Jan or early Feb for 8 or 9 nights please? Did anybody get a free Bali return flight date from Melbourne at all in late Jan early Feb? Many thanks in advance.

  • muncan on 20/09/2018 - 09:43

    No need to poo poo Jetstar in here guys, there’s another website dedicated to that, and in your favourite colour!
    www.dontflyjetstar.com

  • twofoursix on 20/09/2018 - 09:52

    Again, no International flight departing from Adelaide, I am in wrong location when these deals come out!!!!!

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 10:39

      Deal is not active yet. Japan deals listed are only from Gold Coast & Cairns!

  • Smaland on 20/09/2018 - 10:12

    I don't see return for free promotion in the Deal page. Is it only for member??

  • AussieBogan on 20/09/2018 - 10:12

    WHAT…
    the sale's over?!
    Next time,
    don't miss out.
    Get in the know.

    • watwatwat on 20/09/2018 - 10:20
      +1

      Do you even know what you missed out on?…………………………. Nothing.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 10:31

      See Deal UPDATE - not active yet!
      Maybe "TODAY"

  • punkel on 20/09/2018 - 10:24

    No Dealio

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 10:34
      -2

      Did you read Deal Update (I spent time arranging)?
      Not active yet, listed as TODAY

      Update 2018-09-20 9:24am: The updated sale link above is only working on mobiles at the moment, but return flights are not $0 yet. The sale is not yet active.

      • punkel on 20/09/2018 - 10:38

        Says the sale is over on my phone and computer.

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 10:41

          Others have seen that message, including the Mod, so I don't doubt it.

          Offers display on my phone (Android 7.1.1, on Chrome)!
          Posted very limited details over 4 hours ago. & again below.
          Still showing local & international offers - differing by city, on my phone.

          It hasn't started! So Deal has been paused.
          Checked back later.

        • punkel on 20/09/2018 - 11:26
          +1

          @Infidel:

          Apologies, i am now seeing the deal page, however only deals for domestic from Adelaide. and no deals "active" within search. i suppose we should just wait!?

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 11:35
          +1

          @Dealiooooooo:
          Just noticed the neg count drop👍

          Only available in QLD at present, then can't get the free flight😢
          Expect other cities to be added like in previous deals.

          Glad you found your way to the page, for what it's worth…

          Jetstar Relationship Status: It's complex

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 11:59

          @Dealiooooooo:
          Someone has Reported Deal as Sold Out, even though it isn't active yet😞

          Rule #1 of OzBargain
          Never get between an Ozbargainer & a Deal

  • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 11:01

    Announced offer details from deal link (for those who can't see it)… (Visible on my mobile.)

    $0 return flight not yet available when click on offer in link - you need to find that for this deal.
    So deal is not yet active - PAUSED as "TODAY".

    Japan flights:
    No SYD, BNE or MEL… listed in deal (yet)

    Japan return listed:
    Gold Coast - Narita mid April - early May from $329
    Cairns - Narita late Feb - late Mar $299
    Cairns - Osaka mid Jan - late Mar $299

    Also showing local & international offers - differing by city.

    Happy planning for when Deal becomes active.

    • Jimmycfc on 20/09/2018 - 11:10
      +1

      This is so messy, links are there available to click on but no free returns even listed.
      Do we know when we are looking at this going properly live?

      • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 11:12
        +1

        Crystal Ball is in for a service…

        OP was giving advanced warning of upcoming offers, with little information other than past Deals at same time of year.

        We all like that when it works out… Especially with popular Japan deals🇯🇵

        Unfortunately this deal became messy as deal link originally went to a Bali package holiday deal, correct link was posted as comment, but many couldn't get to connect to offer, finally got Mods to understand the issues so Deal was updated… Many still can't see offers.

        And then not active as few offers available & clicking offer you can't get $0 flight back😱

        • Jimmycfc on 20/09/2018 - 11:26

          Yep spot on…
          I just don't know why Jetstar have got the link up if it's not actually live yet.
          Maybe they're hoping a few people will quick book and not realize the return isn't free yet.

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 11:32

          @Jimmycfc:
          Jetstar are just teasing… Or incompetent.
          Your choice😉

          And despite the discussion & update to deal, someone has Reported Deal as Sold Out, even though it isn't active yet😞

  • Dack Smith on 20/09/2018 - 11:35
    +2

    What is this crap?

    Are there going to be any return for free for Japan for October or November ??

    Get your act together Jetstar you morons

    • Jimmycfc on 20/09/2018 - 11:41

      They state what travel period this is for if you read but it's a bit misleading.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 11:42

      This is not the Deal you're looking for…

      Travel dates announced so far (only 3 flights) are between mid-Jan & returning early-May

      At this time of the year these are the type of dates offered. Maybe another sale, but it's a bit late for cheap offers so near to departure date. Good luck.

      But can't see it's Jetatar's fault that you are only now looking for deals next month. That rarely happens in these deals, but have flown cheap with 2 weeks notice before.

  • capslock on 20/09/2018 - 12:06
    +3

    I saw the test sale page that Infidel keeps referring to before it was removed. That page said sale ends 7 Oct. There is no way that a return for free sale will last for over two weeks. Assuming Jetstar still goes ahead with a return for free sale, it won't happen for another week or so.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 12:11

      sale page… before it was removed.

      Page is still showing on my mobile! That's why I keep pointing that out when people say it isn't. Mod has noted that in Deal Update.

      Condition in deal: ^Sale ends 11.59pm AEDT Sunday 7 October 2018, unless sold out prior
      That's pretty normal in these sales.

      You are correct - has only been 7 day max deal in past deals. So likely deal won't be active until end of month!

      I've booked cheap Japan flights in last days of previous sales, despite comments deals were sold out. Depends on location & dates.

      As Deal was Paused (until noon) waiting for it to become active, no need for neg. Report deal not available!

      Asked Mod to pause for longer until deal is confirmed active. Have sent Mod a link to your valid comment.

      • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2018 - 12:43
        +2

        So possible deal won't be active until end of month!

        As per the guidelines a deal with an unknown/indefinite start date should probably go unpublished. In this specific instant the mystery start time only causes angst and confusion for all parties.

        It's not the OP's or your fault but the mod should probably have never allowed speculative start times in the first place.

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 12:54

          Raised my probability level of long delay before active from probably to likely in comment😀

          Didn't comment when deal appeared last night - thought it would be taken down. Found it still up this morning with unhappy travellers.

          Thought I'd try to troubleshoot.
          Notified Mods of issues about 05:30…

          Have suggested to Mod it may be a while before becomes active, after capslock's insight that these sales are short lived.

          The high number of upvotes & discussion makes unpublishing an issue.

          Waiting on outcome from Mod…⏰

          Of course the more Reports the better, to resolve issue rather than negs.

          Now Moved to Forum

  • j24bauer on 20/09/2018 - 12:26
    +2

    total crap

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 12:34
      -2

      The sale is not yet active - shown in Deal Description.

      Mod has been notified to put back on longer pause until active, or other appropriate action.
      Was paused until Noon, assuming would be active by then.

      Please REPORT Deal - it's better to resolve issues!

    • airupthere on 20/09/2018 - 13:36
      +1

      Agreed, this is not a bargain

      • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 13:45

        That's why it's in Forums.
        Just use the Report button for these issues in Deals.
        That Neg vote or comment is pretty useless with over 135 upvotes.

        Reporting got it paused (waiting to see if active), then moved.

  • Duram on 20/09/2018 - 12:56

    This is a good deal if you don't like deals.

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 13:01
      +2

      And like to save money💰
      Now, if I could only soak in an Onsen in Japan after all this…

  • Xiaomi on 20/09/2018 - 13:10
    -1

    No idea why my negative was down voted and removed by the same people who up voted a deal that isn't confirmed, isn't working and is on the front page for no reason, as of yet.

    😂😂😂😂

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 13:11

      Use the REPORT button to resolve issues like this. No negs for doing that!

      But asking about "Virgin price matching this deal, whatever it may be" as the basis of a neg meant it wasn't a valid neg vote. So was removed by the community.

      I've got more neg votes than you just trying to fix this mess, hoping it would work😉 But I did Report the Deal around 05:30… It just took a 8 hours to resolve.

      Amazed there have been almost no Reports for this deal. It certainly deserves more to sort this out!

      Mods have acted on my Report - Moved to Forum - a land beyond Deal negs anyway.

      • Xiaomi on 20/09/2018 - 13:50
        -1

        My neg wasn't to do with the virgin question. I had a total of 3 comments.

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 14:03
          -1

          My neg wasn't to do with the virgin question. I had a total of 3 comments.

          You posted a total of 4 comments including the 2 just above - according to your Profile.

          So let's do the maths - you posted 2 deals yesterday, voted the Deal down with 1 of them…

          That first comment "Virgin price matching this deal, whatever it may be" attracted 8 negs, negating your Deal neg whenever it was posted.

          Only other comment "hitting some turbulence with the site" would not be a valid neg either. Only 1 neg - were you even trying😀

          So what was your valid neg comment that strangely doesn't exist in your Profile??

          my negative was down voted and removed by the same people who up voted a deal that isn't confirmed, isn't working

          How do you know those anonymous people negging your invalid Deal neg - upvoted this Deal?? I love a baseless conspiracy theory.

          And why didn't you do the right thing & Report this deal you considered early on isn't confirmed, isn't working. That would have saved me the effort😞

          Thanks for playing😉

        • Xiaomi on 20/09/2018 - 14:41

          @Infidel: Mate you have way too much time on your hands, OzBargain Mod wanna be?

          That would have saved me the effort.

          No one has a gun to your head, don't put that on other people. Who do you think you are? LOL

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 14:43
          -1

          Soaking in a riverside or mountain Onsen wanna be😀
          I love my idle life, with a bit of planning for the next adventure😉

          Just saying if someone else has convinced the mods before I woke up, I would have been grateful👍

          Still it shows a neg is next to useless & Reporting gets things done (slowly).

        • Xiaomi on 20/09/2018 - 14:47
          +2

          @Infidel: You are coming across a little creepy and taking your little self-proclaimed hallway monitor thing a bit serious hey

        • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 14:53
          -2

          @Xiaomi:
          With your accusations, conspiracy theory & inability to count comments or remember what you wrote…

          Doing something about a problem, rather than just complaining about it is much healthier👍

          I'd rather be travelling or discussing it (as I've done here for years) than fixing problems🏯🎏

  • punkel on 20/09/2018 - 13:17

    26,000 clicks.. surely Shitstar have got the message by now?

    • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 13:18
      +2

      They probably think their marketing department has done an amazing job😱

  • INFIDEL on 20/09/2018 - 13:25

    Mods have acted - Moved to Forum

    Stick around for the sequel about the end of the month??

  • watwatwat on 20/09/2018 - 14:25

    Isn’t it time for your ‘only in Japan’ moment? Don't you want to Fly to Japan.Return for FREE^? What better way to experience Japan than a package Bali holiday! Please share a cold Asahi Bintang on us!

    • DaTa on 20/09/2018 - 21:58

      Dont ever plan on going bali ever.

      • Xiaomi on 21/09/2018 - 13:14

        @TaDa May I ask why? curious..

        • DaTa on 22/09/2018 - 17:17
          -1

          Im not a bogan?

        • Xiaomi on 22/09/2018 - 19:58

          @DaTa: a bit racist there champ. Uncalled for

        • WhaleStick on 24/09/2018 - 14:30

          @Xiaomi: True though, the amount of bogans in bali give aussie travelers a bad rep

        • Xiaomi on 24/09/2018 - 15:39

          @WhaleStick: so you're referring to the Anglo Saxon Australians?

  • hahayes on 20/09/2018 - 19:07

    I just spoke to live chat and they said the deal of "japan return for free" was live but sold out since there is no more free return flights.

    • watwatwat on 20/09/2018 - 19:23
      +7

      lol that's a pure lie.

  • DaTa on 21/09/2018 - 00:06

    Still no flights or anything active I guess its a dud.

  • Schumi5 on 21/09/2018 - 10:39
    +2

    MM not sure what has gone on, I did post indicating that it "might" be the japan return for free sale based on previous years, but looks like its turned out to be Bali Packages,
    in saying that i have seen a few people mention this link https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/deals/japan-return-for-free which now is working, however when i have tried various dates, no luck with finding any $0 flights back.
    It does say ends October 7th which is odd as these sales don't usually go for that long. the other odd thing is usually when they have this type of sale it is plastered all over the net and papers, so there is a small glimmer of hope that possibly it is going to happen but just not yet.

    Apologies again for all the stuffing around, never good when posting a deal which ends in chaos

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