Bowler's Airline
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adioso.com not an airline but makes it quicker to search them
becka_girl
Proud Vic Chick
Yeah virgin because then you get 28kg instead of 23kg
yeah Virginblue is good. 23kg checked baggage plus an extra 5kg free for sporting equipment at check in, just let the check in staff know you have sporting equipment. plus excess baggage at the check in counter is only $10 per kilo so you can take 30kg (2kg excess for only $20). Some of the others are not to bad either cause you can prepay some extra luggage allowance on Tiger and JetStar so its worth checking them all out but always remember to figure in extra costs of luggage of the various airlines when working out the total price the flights will cost. Virginblue is good also cause they have the Happy Hour specials so you can get some pretty good deals sometimes, months in advance
if you know when you want to travel. Check everyday as the destinations change everyday.
Hope that helps
Paul T
if you know when you want to travel. Check everyday as the destinations change everyday.
Hope that helps
Paul T
Street Racer
Active Member
Virgin Blue, enough said
i caught close to 18 planes last year and best service was virgin blue by far..
i caught close to 18 planes last year and best service was virgin blue by far..
Bigsy
Bigsalis
I know exactly how you feel. I have been flying Qantas lately and whenever I go to check in, they ask me if I would like emergency exit seating at no extra charge.
As far as bowling travel goes, I believe the TBA has negotiated a deal with Virgin to become the preferred airline for bowlers.
Bigsy...
Virgin's deal with TBA silver members is pretty good for travelling with bowling gear but you do need to deal with the travel agent in Qld therefore need to pay extra for the booking fees. Need to give plenty of notice and check your bookings carefully as they have made a couple of mistakes when using them last year for a couple of trips. These were rectified very quickly and at no cost after it was pointed out to them.
Also give yourself time at checkin as in most cases the checkin people do not recognise the baggage code for the TBA deal and can take extra time to get the extra baggage on board.
Also give yourself time at checkin as in most cases the checkin people do not recognise the baggage code for the TBA deal and can take extra time to get the extra baggage on board.
sturner
Terrified
I'm from WA and prefer Qantas to the eastern states. 4 - 5 + hour flights are a bit easier on the body with food included in cost of ticket and a bit more variety than the Virgin onboard menu.
Did do a Virgin flight from Perth to Sydney (midnight horror though) and got picked up by transfer and didnt have time to grab anything to eat at airport on way out and nearly fainted later in the morning.
I'm lucky enough to use 13lb equipment and can take 3 balls as checked luggage for 23kg and pack tournament clothes, spare t-shirt & accessories in hand luggage and wear jeans and a t-shirt. No need for extra weight allowance.
Did do a Virgin flight from Perth to Sydney (midnight horror though) and got picked up by transfer and didnt have time to grab anything to eat at airport on way out and nearly fainted later in the morning.
I'm lucky enough to use 13lb equipment and can take 3 balls as checked luggage for 23kg and pack tournament clothes, spare t-shirt & accessories in hand luggage and wear jeans and a t-shirt. No need for extra weight allowance.
