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Subsidised ½ Price Airfare + Network-Wide Sale: Sydney-Gold Coast $35 (Jetstar), ADL-MEL $88 (Qantas) @ Qantas & Jetstar

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Subsidised ½ Price Airfare + Network-Wide Sale: Sydney-Gold Coast $35 (Jetstar), ADL-MEL $88 (Qantas) @ Qantas & Jetstar
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Associatedbeatthatflight @ Beat That Flight on 31/03/2021 - 14:58 qantas.com (6101 clicks)
Last edited 30/04/2021 - 13:50 by 1 other user

Both Qantas and Jetstar are launching their sales at midnight tonight, so it's a night to stay up!

Sale ends 11.59pm (AEST) 31 July 2021, unless sold out prior. Travel period: 1 April 2021 – 30 September 2021

Jetstar sale fares include:

Adelaide-Avalon from $32* (Half Off Flights sale)
Sydney-Gold Coast from $35* (Half Off Flights sale)
Melbourne-Launceston from $35* (Half Off Flights sale)
Sydney-Ballina from $39* (Jetstar sale)
Melbourne-Gold Coast from $49* (Jetstar sale)
Sydney-Cairns from $69* (Jetstar sale)

Qantas sale fares include:

Adelaide-Melbourne from $88* (Half Off Flights sale)
Sydney-Sunshine Coast from $92* (Half Off Flights sale)
Canberra-Gold Coast from $95* (Half Off Flights sale)
Sydney-Melbourne from $99* (Qantas sale)
Melbourne-Newcastle from $109* (Qantas sale)
Sydney-Coffs Harbour from $109* (Qantas sale)

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  • Savitar on 31/03/2021 - 14:59
    +30

    Come for the bargains….stay for the COVID!

    • AdosHouse on 31/03/2021 - 15:00
      +11

      Especially if you fly to Brissie! LOL.

      • ATangk on 31/03/2021 - 16:53
        +1

        Here for a good time, not a long time.

        • AdosHouse on 31/03/2021 - 20:44
          +2

          And you plan to have a good time here in Brissie? Mate…….

      • INFIDEL on 31/03/2021 - 21:28
        +1

        Brisbane isn't a destination in this Deal!

        • Dr Prepper on 02/04/2021 - 08:08
          +1

          Brisbane isn't a destination it is a friend you make along the way

    • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2021 - 17:26
      +1

      It's ALL airlines travelling to qualifying tourist destinations. Not sure why the OP has singled out Jetstar and Qantas.

  • Onemoredeal on 31/03/2021 - 15:06
    +7

    The heading suggests Syd Melb is half price. I thought $99 seemed steep for half off when rex and virgin do $79 Syd Melb

    • Associatedbeatthatflight @ Beat That Flight on 31/03/2021 - 15:07
      +1

      Apparently the govt has based it on average fares for this time of the year, and subsidized. But who knows. Often seen comments on ozbargain that Virgin prices seem to jump before a sale, so wouldn't be surprised if others appear to do it too.

      • trotsky on 31/03/2021 - 15:11
        +1

        SYD-MEL was never one of the destinations mentioned for this govt subsidy? I've already picked up ~$100 SYD-MEL Red e-Deals this week for June so I don't think that's any more than their current pricing.

        • Associatedbeatthatflight @ Beat That Flight on 31/03/2021 - 15:12
          +2

          Yeah, there are tourist destinations, and then they've combined in a network wide sale. I might tweak title.

          edit: they are actually labelled whether half price or Qantas sale

        • ozbking on 31/03/2021 - 16:51
          +2

          Sydney to Avalon is, though most people wouldn’t regard Avalon as Melbourne…

          • [Deactivated] on 01/04/2021 - 11:57

            @ozbking: I live in Melbourne and use Avalon a lot for cheap flights, it doesn't take much longer to get to than Tullamarine from the CBD.
            The only issue is the lack of airlines that fly to Avalon Airport.

            • ozbking on 01/04/2021 - 13:25

              @[Deactivated]: Using google maps to check at 3am, Avalon is 45 mins and Melbourne airport is 22 mins. Worse during daytime due to Westgate - showing 57 mins at the moment.

              Not to mention, Melbourne’s centre of population is in Glen Iris, so more than half the Melbourne population is on the wrong side of the city to benefit.

              I’ve seen flights for $9 to Sydney and I still wouldn’t bite due to being from Avalon.

              • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/04/2021 - 19:53
                +1

                @ozbking: Thats why Melbourne needs a proper 2nd Airport based around Koo Wee Rup.

                • [Deactivated] on 06/04/2021 - 10:19

                  @SupeNintendoChalmers: Koo Wee Rup? No thanks, 1 hour and 14 minutes in light traffic to the CBD.

              • [Deactivated] on 06/04/2021 - 10:15

                @ozbking: The freeway to Tullamarine is VERY hit and miss, one hour it can be fast, the next hour painfully slow, very unpredictable.

                But either way, I don't consider either airport that far from Melbourne CBD, which is where both the Sky Bus services transport people to and from.

                Avalon will always be cheaper, their landing taxes are very low like the Gold Coast airport yet Brisbane is very expensive. Just take a look at the price difference on flights between those two airports due to the taxes.

      • Onemoredeal on 31/03/2021 - 15:12
        +4

        Above the Syd Melb price is a "Qantas Sale" not a "Half Off Sale" I don't think Syd Melb is part of the 18 half off destinations it was all touristy areas from memory.

      • arcticmonkey on 31/03/2021 - 17:47
        +4

        Why didn't you add Virgin into your post when they have deals too?

        Qantas continue to sack workers, outsource jobs and take billions of handouts while giving huge sums to Alan Joyce.

      • [Deactivated] on 01/04/2021 - 08:46

        Much better deals on Virgin here: https://specials.virginaustralia.com/au/sale/half-price-flights-sale?icmpid=va|c_rev|au_beta|hb1|half_price|mar21

  • Autonomic on 31/03/2021 - 15:10

    Aren't there supposed to be Adelaide <-> Gold Coast flights?

    • Associatedbeatthatflight @ Beat That Flight on 31/03/2021 - 15:11
      +1

      Given it's network wide, I suspect that's just a sample of what's coming at midnight.

    • Taegukgi on 31/03/2021 - 15:14

      Doesn't look like it.

      https://www.qantas.com/au/en/promotions/flights/rediscover-t…

      From Adelaide to Alice Springs
      From Adelaide to Darwin
      From Adelaide to Kangaroo Isalnd (Kingscote)
      From Kangaroo Island (Kingscote) to Adelaide

    • montorola on 31/03/2021 - 15:38

      I recall hearing on the news that South Australia wasn't allowing anyone from Greater Brisbane in?

      • Autonomic on 31/03/2021 - 15:53

        Brisbane I understand, but it's the ADL <-> Gold Coast flights that are supposed to be on sale.

        • GG57 on 31/03/2021 - 16:05

          Brisbane is only 90 minutes by rail from OOL

          • FatTofu on 31/03/2021 - 16:36

            @GG57: No rail from OOL tho

            • GG57 on 31/03/2021 - 16:40

              @FatTofu: Correct; only 90 minutes by bus and rail from OOL

  • kamb1ng on 31/03/2021 - 15:18
    +1

    Want to use my $450 Amex Platinum travel credit for this. Does anyone know if the half-price sale will be reflected in Amex Travel? Thanks.

    • WonderboyJim on 31/03/2021 - 15:26
      +2

      Ive used the $450 voucher twice and the prices are always more expensive than standard. Good luck but I doubt there will be anything discounted for you.

      • kamb1ng on 31/03/2021 - 15:36

        Checking tickets right now the price on Amex Travel and Qantas.com.au are exactly the same.

        • eecan on 31/03/2021 - 15:51

          Prices were the same as sale fares on the Qantas website for me when I booked a few an overseas trip a few years ago.

      • gromit on 31/03/2021 - 17:57

        Always found the prices almist identical myself. Maybe it is destination specific.

    • Pcoder on 31/03/2021 - 15:30

      It's should be available though the Amex portal as they are a travel agent and in the press conference the PM did mention travel agents:

      “This is our ticket to recovery – 800,000 half-price airfares to get Australians travelling and supporting tourism operators, businesses, travel agents and airlines who continue to do it tough through COVID-19, while our international borders remain closed” the Prime Minister said.

    • pulpfiction on 31/03/2021 - 15:57

      I've hit the same question. As I understand, the tickets need to be purchased directly via the airline's website.

      More here

      • isthisreallife22 on 31/03/2021 - 16:00

        Oh wow I did not expect this :@

        • Pcoder on 31/03/2021 - 16:23

          I'd be careful as these websites can get their facts wrong. You'd imagine Qantas may just create a new fare class that travel agents can access, like P as it's not used for domestic travel and limit the amount of tickets that can be sold via this class.

        • arcticmonkey on 31/03/2021 - 17:48
          +1

          There was a huge backlash from travel agents on LinkedIn about the requirement to buy direct and cut them out.

          More Morrison incompetence by the sounds of it as that no doubt would've helped keep some people in a job. Some people still prefer to buy through a human.

          • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2021 - 18:53
            +2

            @arcticmonkey: Now you know why scotty from marketing was fired from his only real job at marketing Australia lol. The guy knows as much about economics as he foes about women lol

            • arcticmonkey on 31/03/2021 - 19:11
              +5

              @[Deactivated]: If the liberals were as good as managing the economy as they are at harassing women and taking part in corruption, we'd be laughing.

    • isthisreallife22 on 31/03/2021 - 16:00

      Same!

      • Pcoder on 31/03/2021 - 16:05

        But that seems odd as this would pretty much rule out travel agents from getting supported for this subsidy. You'd imagine they would kick up a stink of they were left out.

    • funnysht on 31/03/2021 - 20:56

      it is worth it if you want to book a long weekend fare or a last minute one- since they're exxpensive like 200 one way

  • Buy2Much on 31/03/2021 - 15:19

    Best to factor in $40 extra per ticket to get the flexi fare (change/cancel ticket at no cost). Probably not needed for sub $40 flights ;-)

    • BoundedRationality on 31/03/2021 - 15:27
      +4

      If you mean because of a potential Covid situation like is happening in Brissie right now, no need. Qantas/Jetstar came out straight away and said all changes free of charge straight away.

      • JDKC on 31/03/2021 - 18:42

        Have you got more info so I can avoid booking the flexi fare, or is it prudent to not rely on them?

  • Thranrond on 31/03/2021 - 15:25

    Possible to get to Hamilton Island from Melbourne with these sales?

  • Elijha on 31/03/2021 - 15:29
    +4

    No WA flights? Thats all right I guess we will just keep rock'n on and paying our taxes.

    • montorola on 31/03/2021 - 15:39
      +2

      Thanks for helping to subsidise my flights :P

      • Elijha on 31/03/2021 - 15:49
        +2

        No worries we are used to it.

    • odysseus on 31/03/2021 - 17:50
      +3

      Perth and Broome are in WA with flights to/from them in this sale… unless I've missed something.

    • nightqueen on 31/03/2021 - 18:31

      We take all your GST, thank you very much

    • Slo20 on 31/03/2021 - 19:01
      +2

      • From Perth to Adelaide
      • From Perth to Alice Springs
      • From Perth to Darwin
      • From Perth to Hobart

  • DrRalph on 31/03/2021 - 15:47

    Don't risk it.

  • Dogsbreakfast on 31/03/2021 - 15:53
    +13

    "Hey baby, lost my job and jobkeeper just finished"

    "Awesome - grab the kids and let's fly to Broome!"

    • isthisreallife22 on 31/03/2021 - 16:00
      +1

      In reality, that is a great move. Travel while you can!

  • parcus on 31/03/2021 - 15:54
    +25

    Airlines taking the govt for a ride - these are really just normal sale fares but added bonus now they get double the amount via taxpayer funds 🤷‍♂️

    • Geoff-bargain on 31/03/2021 - 18:25

      Jack is here

    • ThithLord on 01/04/2021 - 09:15

      lol the Government know exactly what they're doing

  • archieduh on 31/03/2021 - 15:57

    As a taxpayer to all travellers - You're Welcome!

  • Spectre1228 on 31/03/2021 - 15:58

    Waiting for MEL - HTI in May.

  • kickmiass on 31/03/2021 - 15:59
    +4

    Wait is this return?

    Seems pretty average on pricing…
    Like this is the price of booking 6 months in advance during a sale

  • RtN on 31/03/2021 - 16:09
    -2

    ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I just paid $500 pp last week to fly during queen's birthday…..

    • cashless on 31/03/2021 - 16:20
      +11

      Ask her for a refund

    • fafsdfadfabcfbc on 31/03/2021 - 16:30
      +5

      You heard this was coming and still did that? This was announced ages ago

      • nightelves on 31/03/2021 - 18:50

        Well he did save a bunch by not traveeling last year.

  • TheMindsetTraveller on 31/03/2021 - 16:09
    +31

    Correct me here but it seems that regular and less affluent John and Jane taxpayer funds are being used to support more affluent John and Jane Shareholders of Qantas.

    • capslock on 31/03/2021 - 16:13
      +1

      Also Bain Capital and whoever owns Rex.

    • ozbking on 31/03/2021 - 16:54

      Though only flights are subsidised, and you would expect more spending on accomodation / food / activities at these places.

    • Flying Ace on 31/03/2021 - 17:03
      +18

      Coalition 101.

    • odysseus on 31/03/2021 - 17:51
      +15

      You've just realised how the LNP works?

  • SleekDMC on 31/03/2021 - 16:54
    +3

    This sale is weirdly bias towards people in 3 specific cities, lol, launches at midnight, the list goes on.

    Only upside is I see Labour getting more votes, whether these decisions were the airlines decision or not haha.

  • Blue Cat on 31/03/2021 - 17:20
    +18

    ah, yes, using the taxpayers' money to increase the airlines' profits while the average Joe and small businesses are killed slowly.

    God save the Queen!

    • SleekDMC on 31/03/2021 - 20:25
      +2

      Socialise air travel, ez.

      • ThithLord on 01/04/2021 - 09:16
        +5

        Socialise big-business losses, basically. That's the LNP for ya

        • arcticmonkey on 01/04/2021 - 13:02
          +5

          Yep. For the liberals, corporate welfare is good.

          Siphoning off our money to Murdoch and using the public purse to handout billions to profitable companies.

          • ThithLord on 01/04/2021 - 14:20
            +3

            @arcticmonkey: While convincing the every-day Australian that those on Jobseeker/keeper are just asking for handouts. Industrial-scale corporate handouts that Australia has NEVER seen before - it sickens me.

      • SleekDMC on 01/04/2021 - 17:29

        as a club jetstar member this sale is pretty mid, logistically doesn't actually make sense if you didn't make vaccines mandatory for interstate travel, I mean I don't really expect an outbreak this year but hey we thought that by June/July 2020.

  • gareth886 on 31/03/2021 - 18:12
    +3

    I was hoping to tap into these cheaper flights to do a trip to Broome but it looks like most accommodation is sold out for most dates in June, July and August. Anyone else finding the same issue for Broome?

    Can't be needing tourism that badly if all their accommodation is sold out.

    • twjr on 31/03/2021 - 18:30
      +6

      They don't. With WA being boarded up locals have been traveling in regional WA in large numbers. It's one of the reasons why this travel subsidy was such a harebrained idea. In general capital cities have suffered much more due to the lack of international tourism and business travel than regional areas have. It's also why travel vouchers would have made more sense. No point in offering discounted tickets to destinations that are already over-booked.

    • heysoph9 on 01/04/2021 - 08:29
      +1

      Yeah I had been thinking the same thing since Broome flights are very expensive normally so that would be the deal for it. But I looked and all the tours and accommodation are completely booked out!

  • Geoff-bargain on 31/03/2021 - 18:28

    Are some one way? Eg. Sydney To Adelaide?

  • [Deactivated] on 31/03/2021 - 18:46
    +27

    Another monumentally daft idea from Morrison. Cheap Airfares to cherry picked liberal seats and dont save much when factoring in accomodation thats heavily booked out and inflated due to cherry picking policy. This money could be so much better targeted to help the people who really need it most. Its a neg from me lol

    • ribze1 on 31/03/2021 - 21:48
      +1

      +1

  • carpecrash on 31/03/2021 - 20:49
    -1

    It says flights are on sale from 1 April. Is that midnight tonight?

    • INFIDEL on 31/03/2021 - 21:33
      -1

      Maybe read the first line of the Deal Description!

      • carpecrash on 31/03/2021 - 22:24
        -2

        *"Hey mate, I think you missed the first line of the description. It's at midnight."

        Changed the phrasing for you :-*

        • INFIDEL on 04/04/2021 - 16:04

          Lol😄
          So you're old enough read after all!
          Next time - don't ask others to read the Deal for you!

  • wolvesaussie on 31/03/2021 - 21:48

    I am hoping this is on all flights so we wont have the usual problem that the school holiday fares are excluded

  • Ozb101 on 31/03/2021 - 21:59

    Is this deal applicable to return flight bookings or do we have to book 2 separate one way flights

  • nightqueen on 31/03/2021 - 23:57
    +1

    cant wait for qantas and jetstar website to get ozbargained and crash

  • nightqueen on 01/04/2021 - 00:03

    qantas website is crashing

    • UrMumsOnlyFan on 01/04/2021 - 00:09
      +1

      500 - that's an error at our end
      It looks like something went wrong with our system. Try reloading the page and it should work, otherwise head back to the homepage.

      Colour me shocked.

  • kanad on 01/04/2021 - 00:13
    +5

    Shitshow from Scomo, only certain flights at odd times have the sale fare.

  • ozstig on 01/04/2021 - 00:14
    +5

    Waste of time……nothing to see here

  • Juniiz on 01/04/2021 - 00:17
    +2

    Still priced higher for school holidays….

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