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Air China: MEL/SYD Return to Madrid $949/$982, Athens $963/$997, Rome $973/$1004, London $1115/$1155 & Many More @ BTF

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Air China - generally one stop enroute to London, Paris, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Madrid, Rome, Geneva, Athens (and many more, these are just examples).

I've personally flown Air China from Vancouver to/from Japan, via Beijing - they were 'fine' - standard movies, food etc. I was less happy with Beijing airport who confiscated my power brick - "you can't bring this into China!". I was in transit, and it was MADE in China! :P

Dates are roughly October through end of December, including some good prices if you're flying back on Christmas day!

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Summary

Sydney to London from $1155 return
Melbourne to London from $1115 return
Sydney to Paris from $1039 return
Melbourne to Paris from $1009 return
Sydney to Frankfurt from $1139 return
Melbourne to Frankfurt from $1107 return
Sydney to Copenhagen from $983 return
Melbourne to Copenhagen from $951 return
Sydney to Rome from $1004 return
Melbourne to Rome from $973 return
Sydney to Madrid from $982 return
Melbourne to Madrid from $949 return
Sydney to Athens from $997 return
Melbourne to Athens from $963 return
Sydney to Geneva from $998 return
Melbourne to Geneva from $964 return

Example prices

Sydney - London on Air China

Melbourne - London on Air China

Sydney - Paris on Air China

Melbourne - Paris on Air China

Return Price Travel Dates
$1009 21 Oct to 1 Dec
$1009 23 Oct to 6 Nov
$1009 10 Nov to 9 Dec
$1009 15 Nov to 14 Dec
$1009 16 Nov to 18 Dec
$1009 20 Nov to 19 Dec
$1127 24 Nov to 8 Dec

Sydney - Frankfurt on Air China

Melbourne - Frankfurt on Air China

Sydney - Copenhagen on Air China

Melbourne - Copenhagen on Air China

Sydney - Rome on Air China

Melbourne - Rome on Air China

Sydney - Madrid on Air China

Melbourne - Madrid on Air China

Return Price Travel Dates
$949 16 Oct to 26 Dec
$949 23 Oct to 30 Dec
$951 8 Nov to 1 Dec
$950 8 Nov to 28 Dec
$950 22 Nov to 28 Dec

Sydney - Athens on Air China

Return Price Travel Dates
$998 10 Oct to 22 Oct
$1089 19 Oct to 2 Dec
$997 26 Oct to 30 Dec
$997 16 Nov to 27 Dec
$999 20 Nov to 25 Dec

Melbourne - Athens on Air China

Return Price Travel Dates
$965 14 Oct to 28 Oct
$963 23 Oct to 30 Dec
$964 16 Nov to 27 Dec

Sydney - Geneva on Air China

Dates: 15 Oct 24 - 31 Dec 24

Melbourne - Geneva on Air China

Dates: 15 Oct 24 - 31 Dec 24


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  • They a good air carrier?

    • Better than Qantas thats for sure.

      I used them for a flight to Taiwan, was very happy with them.

      • +9

        You probably took China Airlines to Taiwan. It's a different airline.

        • +1

          maybe he had a transit at Beijing with Air China?

        • +6

          Book China Airline to the Republic of China, or book Air China to the People's Republic of China.

          • @salin: Negative vote people by telling the truth?

    • +1

      They a good air carrier?

      Yes.
      They are also part of Star Alliance.

      I flew with them, to Europe, last month.

      • +2

        They are based in Beijing. Comparing to QF, newer plane, better service (younger crew and can help with luggage, just Asian hospitality), and food has better flavour to Asian palate (QF is just down right bad even in business class).

        Downside, a rowdy Chinese crowd compare to the usual bogan in QF.

        Nothing like China Airlines (Taiwan based), service level is closer to the Japanese.

        Anyone going with QF over the Asian/Gulf carriers for the same money must have a particular fetish to QF/Joyce.

    • -2

      They've had a number of safety issues. I for sure wouldn't fly with them unless desperate.

      Source: https://www.aeroinside.com/airline/air-china

      • -2

        You've been a target of the overseas pinkies/red guards lol, let me +1 for you

  • confiscated my power brick

    Any reason why they do that?

    • +2

      They just have very strict rules in relation to powerbanks - all powerbanks have to be taken out and separately screened at security checkpoints, and the powerbanks themselves must clearly state the capacity on them (usually just the mAh, but the overzealous ones want to see the wattage as well). If the information is missing, or if the powerbank exceeds limits (100Wh iirc), it'll most likely be confiscated

    • i pretty sure they change the rule recently but i think the max u can take on the plane is zmi QB826G 210w which is around 25000mAh

  • +3

    Waiting for April/May deals

    • +2

      Greece is still lovely even in October

      • +1

        Yup been there around that time.

      • I second this. I much prefer Greece in October these days.

      • I was on Santorini in the last week of October in 2019 and it was very cold and a lot of places had shut for the winter. I am sure the first few weeks are fine though. Obviously there are less crowds though.

    • Same

  • +1

    But… My data…

    • +2

      Not only is this fear mongering bullshit about the 737 Max (which is used by Virgin and previously Bonza). But these flights are long haul. The 737 Max couldn’t even fly that far.

      The planes used appear to be Boeing 787s and 777s

        • +2

          Jeez, give the glass barbie time to cool down

        • +5

          Do they offer extended death warranties?

        • How do you suppose people in australia get overseas? Swim there? Oh wait you going to say them cruise ships a death trap too?

          • +1

            @xoom: Saw a few docos on the 737 MAX, likely safe, but personally would avoid just to express a personal opinion. Not that it matters to both the airline or Boeing.

            Though, I wonder what else is not known about the Boeing culture or other hidden new tech aside from MCAS.

            All it takes is for one coder to f-up something.

  • +2

    Is there any way we can stopover in China for a few days and still get similar prices?

    • +2

      Try to book through a Chinese travel agent,
      so that they can try to incorporate the transit stops for you.

      • +2

        Any tips on how to find a Chinese travel agent?

        I popped into my local Flight Centre, and all they had was aussies and one kiwi. Felt a bit awkward asking if they had any Chinese staff.

        • +1

          Used Young travel (chinese travel agent) in Sydney a few times before. English speaking staff, quality service

  • -3

    Safe to fly?

    • +5

      nah i read the other day that everyone dies

    • +1

      Safe to fly?

      The Covid-19 border restrictions were lifted 2 years ago.

  • +5

    We used Air China in China a couple of times and thought they were just as good (if not better) as our domestic carriers (virgin and Qantas). Even for 1 or 2 hour journey they would give meals and water. Their staff is extremely courteous and helpful; much more customer focused in my humble opinion. And the air planes were newer compared to older stuff that we've usually got here domestically. Can't comment on their international flights though. From the domestic experience I can only assume their international service to be better.

    • -5

      just another stigma against china. their airplanes are new, mostly boeing and airbus, unlike some SEA and developing countries still fly atr 72 that crashed in brazil. also out of millions flights to serve the billions population, apart from 1 pilot suicided years ago, there wasn't a crash case in recent memory.

      • So ATR 72 is not safe? Just want to know what I need to avoid after reading about the crash in Brazil.

        • +1

          ATR72’s are safe. Unfortunately the majority of incidents related to them are icing related. Some airlines opted to pull them from cold climates on purpose.

          The most recent tragedy is still too recent for any kind of even preliminary reports so wait and see. I fly them regularly (based in Europe, but not Nordic northern areas of freezing winters) and im still here :)

        • Just want to know what I need to avoid

          The best way to do that to to ask the Internet then believe whatever you read…

          • @1st-Amendment: Its on the internet. Its all true. Dont let the nay sayers fool you.

  • +3

    I transited through Padong’s new terminal in Shanghai a few years ago on China Eastern and it was the most painless process , all automated no human interaction, took 5 min

  • +3

    I took Air China to Spain last year. Very very good flight, nice service, good food. The only thing I can complain about is the space of each seat is not as big as Air Singapore but still bigger than Jetstar.

    Will also have 1 day for each way in Beijing to enjoy the hotpot and Roasting duck.

    Highly recommended.

  • +6

    Those who are further adamant in being sceptical towards air China, here's some comparison for you:

    Qantas: Total fleet size 259, average age of planes 14.9 years, punctuality 75%

    Air China: Total fleet size 497, average age of planes 9.3 years, punctuality 87%

    Let the numbers talk themselves.

    • -1

      Punctuality isn't the issue mate, it's safety. Air China has had a number of safety issues (screws coming loose from a wing, fires on the plane, etc.)

      • The probability of you meeting with an accident on your way to the airport in a taxi is much higher than on the flight itself. So let's not take the taxi as well then, right? This is what happens when people just listen to media without considering the actual statistics.

        • It's your call. I know I'd rather fly with an airline that has a higher track record of safety/maintenance.

  • +4

    I flew Cathay Pacific to Hong Kong in economy then Air China to Beijing. I can honestly say my Air China flight was far superior to the chaotic sub par service of Cathay Pacific.

    • +1

      Cathay is the most over rated airline, old planes, absolutely miserable staff, the food is slop, it was so bad, even in business when I was flying for work, I just stopped taking food at all and would eat in the lounges which are very good

  • Might skip London, no free speech there.

    • Erm, speech that incites violence is equally illegal in Australia - https://stoppublicthreats.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/about-the-laws… - and plenty of other nations too.

      If you would be more comfortable travelling to a London that didn't criminalise hate speech or inciting violence, then I don't think you've thought this through. What if the hate and violence was directed at you ?

      • Keep licking those boots, serf

  • +1

    Hmm, not sure whether to get stabbed in London or Germany

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