The Qantas Red e-Mail just arrived in my box this morning, touting another 2-for-1 special from U.S. airports to Australian airports (no mention of New Zealand).
I have to say, this is possibly the worst deal I’ve seen from Qantas in a long time – check it:
For one week only! Book these amazing deals for 2 on selected Qantas International airfares. Deals are available in Premium Economy to Sydney & Melbourne (where service is available) and International Business to Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane**.
This great 2-for-1 offer applies to selected International airfares for departures in International Business between 19 April and 31 August 2009 and in Premium Economy between 1 May and 8 June 2009 or between 24 July and 31 August 2009. Each passenger must pay applicable taxes and fees and tickets must be purchased at least 72 hours prior to departure. Child discounts apply to this offer. More Australian destinations available at additional cost.
Here’s what Qantas isn’t saying: If you plunk down for one of these “Specials,” there’s a sneaky surprise waiting for you. You’ll only get 50 percent of your mileage from American Airlines – but from the formerly wonderful folks at Continental Airlines -which boldy lists Qantas as an airline partner, you’ll get zip. Zilch. Nada. Not a single, solitary air mile.
If you look around the Qantas site enough, you can get a decent deal without coughing up your valuable air miles. Don’t fall for this deal. If the airmiles aren’t that big a deal, at least put them in your AAdvantage account and keep them away from Continental’s OnePass.
Yes, you read that right – I just recommended American Airlines over Continental.
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