You could go and get some Bose QCs for $300+ or my recommendation would be for travellers to buy a pair of these now. This is the best price on Amazon (check Camelx3) and you won't find a better price on ebay or at an Australian shop.
I own a pair of these and I really recommend them.
Only $99.99 plus shipping. The amusing thing is it's cheaper to buy from Amazon in Australia and have it shipped because you don't pay tax. So Americans pay more. Doesn't happen often but here it is.
Have you tried the bose QC3 or QC 15s? if you have, how do they compare?