Den & Jin Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi all, just downloaded an app on my phone.... Sky scanner..... Flights from £500, has anyone ever used this??? Any knowledge if its all good or bad?? Or any info on where to look for good flight deals, appreciate any help, it's all getting a bit exiting now!!!! Can't wait to feel the warmth of perth!! thanks Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi ye Ive used it was ok at finding flights but was not cheaper than the flight companies themselve.s Don t think you can beat emirates but depends what you want to pay and how long you want to stop in the transfer lounge at the next airport where are you flying from Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi ye Ive used it was ok at finding flights but was not cheaper than the flight companies themselve.s Don t think you can beat emirates but depends what you want to pay and how long you want to stop in the transfer lounge at the next airport where are you flying from Gary hi Gary, preferably from Manchester, looking at the emirates web, prices are astronomical!! £2000+!!! Unless I'm on the wrong page?? ive not booked a flight for 15years or so!!! Any help you can give is greatly appreciated. cheers Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi Den is that each or for both of you I flew out with Qatar on 2nd March cost me just under £2700 for 3 adults return although my son is 15 he s classed as an adult ye must be looking wrong I just been on website and got a return flight nex fri and return 2weeks later for £793 Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hi Den is that each or for both of you I flew out with Qatar on 2nd March cost me just under £2700 for 3 adults return although my son is 15 he s classed as an adult ye must be looking wrong I just been on website and got a return flight nex fri and return 2weeks later for £793 Gary Hi Gary, that's one way for me!!!! I must be doing something wrong! I only want a one way ticket as I'm not sure when I'll be coming back, house ain't on the market yet, won't be for a couple of months, wife and kids won't be coming till its sold. have you got a link to the web page mate? cheers Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 just looked again and come up with £2500 might be better gettijng a return try that and see what it comes up with Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 just looked again and come up with £2500 might be better gettijng a return try that and see what it comes up with Gary No difference really mate, just looked on travel supermarket...... Bingo!!!!!! More like it...... Around £450ish emirates-qantas 1 or 2 stops. I'll go see the travel agent.... Try and blag them for a deal!! thanks for your help Gary Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppops Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Try Trailfinders,We have travelled with them twice and prices have been good. It all depends on what time of the year and there is not much difference in prices for one way or return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelchic Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 If you find a good deal online, print it off and take it to the travel agents with you. A lot of them will match the price as best they can. Debs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 If you find a good deal online, print it off and take it to the travel agents with you. A lot of them will match the price as best they can. Debs. Thanks Debs, my sister in law told me to do the same, a visit to Thomson on Tuesday, thanks for everyone's help. Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hi Den I also herd that emirates was offering a 60kg baggage allowance for people emigrating might be worth looking into if you have a few things to take over thats going to be one of my problems av been told to take my tools over I,m a joiner but really carn t wait for the container to arrive 8 weeks later and I carn t send them earlier cause I need to work right up until I go Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthpilotandnurse Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Try http://www.qatarairways.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hi Den I also herd that emirates was offering a 60kg baggage allowance for people emigrating might be worth looking into if you have a few things to take over thats going to be one of my problems av been told to take my tools over I,m a joiner but really carn t wait for the container to arrive 8 weeks later and I carn t send them earlier cause I need to work right up until I go Gary Hi Gary , I'm a roof slater/tiler, I only need my basic tools to start with.. Hammers, cutting gear and nail bag... Just hand tools. difficult one for you, as I know the amount of tools that you need, when you heading out mate? Where you heading to? my boss has sorted me a place to stay in Woodvale, family won't be coming for a while, till the house is sold. Like you, I'll be working up until a couple of days before my flight.....shorts, T-shirts boots and tools!!!!!! cheers Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Just been on Singapore Airlines £618 one way Let me know how you get on Den as I will be looking to book shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Just been on Singapore Airlines £618 one way Let me know how you get on Den as I will be looking to book shortly Alright Gary, I'll have a proper look this week, I'm going to pop to travel agents to see if they can get close to the prices on the web, cheapest I've seen in £521 Manchester -Dubai ... With emirates, where abouts are you in the uk mate? I'm from Anglesey, north Wales, I'll let you know how i get on pal. Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi Den Ive just got to have a minor opp on my shoulder then I,m off looks like I will be coming over on my own first then girlfriend will follow I will stopping in my sisters up in the hills at Rolystone SoR near Armadale if you know the area I know Woodvale got friends renting there its a good area and also got friends living in Kingsley When are you flying out Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I'm probably looking at flying out in about 3 weeks, got a couple of jobs to do before I leave, sell the van etc. boss has sorted for me to stay with friends of his in Woodvale, first job is in perth city, big job... With welsh slate!!!!!! Be home from home for me!! Lol I'll do that job so I've then got a feel for it, what I'm earning... Bonuses etc, then probs come home for few weeks, hoping the house will sell pretty quick, so the rest of the family can join me. have you got work lined up mate? Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 Sounds good ye got couple of things lined up but nothing certain my brother in law is a bricky and been over for 15 years so got some good contacts when I was thre the other week my partner asked him about work and he told her not to worry he could get me a start straight away and a lad on here is a joiner working on temp accommodation for the mines and he says he can get me a start tommorrow so fingers crossed Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraighttothePoint Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi Den I also herd that emirates was offering a 60kg baggage allowance for people emigrating might be worth looking into if you have a few things to take over thats going to be one of my problems av been told to take my tools over I,m a joiner but really carn t wait for the container to arrive 8 weeks later and I carn t send them earlier cause I need to work right up until I goGary Not sure if this is relevant because sure you will have sussed this already but you will know that bringing certain things into Oz, especially wood or wood related items, is a big no no. If you do not declare the tools coming in, and your bags are searched and they see the tools, assuming you are not shot on the spot you will then say I am a joiner and need them for work. They will then (surprise, surprise) ask if you work with wood. Customs, on the basis you never declared them and they stopped you, may then decide to put the tools through quaratine checks and you will not see them for a few weeks anyway. Oh and have the priviledge of paying for the checks as well and collection from who knows where. Woop woop probably (middle of nowhere). If you do not declare them of course you may get in without a baggage search. Who knows luck of the draw. As I say not sure if relevant so maybe someother joiners can help here and share their experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted April 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Sounds good ye got couple of things lined up but nothing certain my brother in law is a bricky and been over for 15 years so got some good contacts when I was thre the other week my partner asked him about work and he told her not to worry he could get me a start straight away and a lad on here is a joiner working on temp accommodation for the mines and he says he can get me a start tommorrow so fingers crossed Gary Hi Gary went to co-op travel agents today, priced me £580 one way with emirates - Qatar, from Manchester on 29th April, only allowed 23 kg baggage, I'll probably book that this week, looks like I'm only taking the bare essential tools though.......looks like its happening!!! hope your opp goes well mate. Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza18 Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi m8 sounds good I see the specialist on 10th April so hopefully won t be to long before I have the op so as soon as I'm fit I'll be on my way hope everything goes great and keep in touch once I,m over we can meet up and catch up over a beer Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den & Jin Posted April 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Hi m8 sounds good I see the specialist on 10th April so hopefully won t be to long before I have the op so as soon as I'm fit I'll be on my way hope everything goes great and keep in touch once I,m over we can meet up and catch up over a beer Gary Booked my flight for the 29th April, be good to meet for a beer mate, all the best.... And I'll see you down under in a few weeks. cheers Den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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