Maximise your Avios, air miles and hotel points

Forums Other Destination advice Australia July 2025

  • 34 posts

    Starting to research another Rugby adventure to watch the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane, Melbourne and possibly stay for the third test in Sydney. There are quite a few of us all retired and we don’t like the pre packaged tours so have always put our own travel plans together.

    It’s the flights I would appreciate some tips on from those have travelled to the land down under. Some of us have aspirations of travelling Business Class whilst premium economy may fit most budgets.

    I suspect booking a straight return with one carrier maybe the simplest way to go starting in London, but starting in Europe may be a cheaper way to go.

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions/experiences

    2,169 posts

    Turkish have just announced a new IST-MEL route that might be of interest.

    129 posts

    In the past, agents such as Southall Travel or Trailfinders have been able to offer good business class fares to Australia around cricket, rugby, etc.
    I suggest that you give them a call.

  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

The UK's biggest frequent flyer website uses cookies, which you can block via your browser settings. Continuing implies your consent to this policy. Our privacy policy is here.