Flights to UK

**CHORLEY GIRL** · 12-02-2012, 02:46 AM

Hi all,

We are just about to book flights back to UK, only for a visit! Flights seem to be so expensive but have managed to find a few reasonable prices.

The flights are with Air France and KLM, has anyone flown with these airlines? We have had a look at some reviews and they don't appear to be great, but wondered if anyone had flown with them recently. We are going in June so want t book them ASAP.

Cheers in advance

Jo and Tom

**Kingpin** · 12-02-2012, 03:40 AM

We have flown with KLM before and was absolutely fine. I would say if the price is right to go for it.

Sarah

**ben farrier** · 12-02-2012, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by CHORLEY GIRL

Hi all,

We are just about to book flights back to UK, only for a visit! Flights seem to be so expensive but have managed to find a few reasonable prices.

The flights are with Air France and KLM, has anyone flown with these airlines? We have had a look at some reviews and they don't appear to be great, but wondered if anyone had flown with them recently. We are going in June so want t book them ASAP.

Cheers in advance

Jo and Tom

I fly backwards and forwards every eight weeks. I always fly singapore airlines. I book the flights through a company called Globe hunters. Last flight was £1100 including everything. Only one stopover in Singapore for five hours then straight to Heathrow. Sorry only know it in pounds as has always been cheaper booking from uk. If you need the number let me know.

**Kingpin** · 12-02-2012, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by ben farrier

I fly backwards and forwards every eight weeks. I always fly singapore airlines. I book the flights through a company called Globe hunters. Last flight was £1100 including everything. Only one stopover in Singapore for five hours then straight to Heathrow. Sorry only know it in pounds as has always been cheaper booking from uk. If you need the number let me know.

That sounds really expensive to me - but what do I know!

**The Dimmocks** · 12-02-2012, 06:21 AM

I flew with Malaysia Airlines in November ADL-KL-LHR. Paid just over $2000 return which was cheapest at the time I booked. They were okay, not as good as singapore but no complaints. Not flown with the other ones.

**snifter** · 12-02-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by ben farrier

I fly backwards and forwards every eight weeks. I always fly singapore airlines. I book the flights through a company called Globe hunters. Last flight was £1100 including everything. Only one stopover in Singapore for five hours then straight to Heathrow. Sorry only know it in pounds as has always been cheaper booking from uk. If you need the number let me know.

There was a bit of a debate on being able to book from outside Aus and its not possible. Do you book your return while in the UK? People are not meant to be able to book a flight departure originating from Aus from the UK. It should be done in Aus if that is where you are departing from. Something to do with the originating country sets the prices etc to their market (and a whole heap of other words I can't recall, I'll find the link instead) http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/flight...australia.html

To the OP - Have you tried Japan Airlines? If you go for a night stopover in Tokyo flight (they pay the hotel) you can often find some good deals. Hubby has done that before and its saved a few $$$

**snifter** · 12-02-2012, 07:58 AM

I'd take KLM over Air France these days. KLM will take you via Amsterdam iirc and you'll probably have a quick transit there before heading on to the UK. At least its only an hour hop to London from there.

Personally though, I'd fly Singapore Airlines every time given the choice though. I like BA but as they code share with Qantas you don't get direct to Adelaide with them, the Aussie leg is flown by Qantas. While I find their flights fine, I have often found the Qantas ground staff customer service lacking (especially when travelling with kids).

Cathay Pacific are another good airline.

**lynsteve** · 12-02-2012, 08:38 AM

to go direct Adelaide Asia london it will be around $1900 to $2300 depending on airline and stops made. look at going via melbourne/LA London return, at the moment Continental are $1300 return, plus Adelaide/Melbourne flight. Look on bestflights.com.au or i can give you my sons travel agency number via PM.

Stevo

**ben farrier** · 12-02-2012, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by snifter

There was a bit of a debate on being able to book from outside Aus and its not possible. Do you book your return while in the UK? People are not meant to be able to book a flight departure originating from Aus from the UK. It should be done in Aus if that is where you are departing from. Something to do with the originating country sets the prices etc to their market (and a whole heap of other words I can't recall, I'll find the link instead) http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/flight...australia.html

To the OP - Have you tried Japan Airlines? If you go for a night stopover in Tokyo flight (they pay the hotel) you can often find some good deals. Hubby has done that before and its saved a few $$$

As I started in the Uk have just kept booking return flights so it just ended up that way. Honestly dont know what happens if Adelaide is your satarting point. Would presume you have to then pay in dollars

**snifter** · 12-02-2012, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by ben farrier

As I started in the Uk have just kept booking return flights so it just ended up that way. Honestly dont know what happens if Adelaide is your satarting point. Would presume you have to then pay in dollars

Yup, that is the upshot. It works well if like you you started in the UK and just keep buying your returns when there. Anyone starting from Aus is going to pay $$$