ATC NOV 2023 #1

Qatar Airways + Elon Musk. Bangkok 58% off.

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Trending 📈 
this week

01 
Russia: At least two people were seriously injured after hundreds of protestors stormed an airport in Dagestan (the southernmost tip of Russia) looking for a flight carrying Jewish passengers. ( Read → )

02 
Thailand: Entertainment venues will be allowed to stay open until 4am in tourist provinces from this New Year festival onward - to help the economy. The new policy will start in provinces popular with tourists, especially foreigners, such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. ( Read → )

03 
How do Qantas and Jetstar avoid competing with each other? The low-cost carrier model is flipped on its head down-under. ( Read → )

04 
Australia: Antitrust watchdog monitors domestic passenger flights in a bid to boost competition in a sector dominated by national carrier Qantas. Recently, the airline came under scrutiny for alleged anti-competitive behavior. ( Read → )

05 📺 
The terrifying last minutes of Lynyrd Skynyrd. On October 20, 1977, after an electrifying concert in Greenville, the band members boarded a 30-year-old Convair CV-240 aircraft that would fly them to Louisiana. Toward the end of their flight, the pilots made a startling realization that the aircraft was running low on fuel… ( Watch → )

06
Air India is undergoing a transformation. The airline is investing hugely in modernizing its fleet and improving the passenger experience. This includes ordering 470 new aircraft, introducing new cabins, and completely rebranding. ( Read → )

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07 
Singapore: Planning a trip to the Lion City? Make sure to visit these beautiful picnic spots scattered across the island and enjoy the sunshine. ( Read → )

08
Qatar Airways has become the latest airline to sign a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet business to provide free video streaming quality inflight WiFi across the carrier’s fleet. ( Read → )

09
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism. Visitors from China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia will be issued free visas till March 31, 2024 under a pilot programme. ( Read → )

10 
Cambodia: Around the World in 80 Scrapes by Kate Walker: Holiday in Cambodia. ( Read → )

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We keep a close eye on airfare to over 200 destinations in Asia and the Pacific. When the prices drop, you’ll know! Most SupeDeals are 40%–80% off regular prices, and you’ll fly with the best airlines.

Here’s a selection of SuperDeals we found this week:

FROM NORTH AMERICA

Seattle — Bangkok 58% OFF

March 2024

Singapore Airlines + Scoot (Economy)

Roundtrip (1 Stop / 1 Stop)

ATC price
$664

Regular price
~ $1600

Savings
~ $936

FROM EUROPE

Rome — Nepal 63% OFF

January 2024

Wizz Air + Jazeera (Economy)

Roundtrip (3 Stop / 3 Stop)

ATC price
€436

Regular price
~ €1200

Savings
~ €764

FROM AUSTRALASIA

Perth — Taipei City 65% OFF

January 2024

Scoot (Economy)

Roundtrip (1 Stop / 1 Stop)

ATC price
A$551

Regular price
~ A$1600

Savings
~ A$1049

WITHIN ASIA

Manila — Jakarta 53% OFF

December 2023

Cebu Pacific (Economy)

Roundtrip (Nonstop / Nonstop)

ATC price
$117

Regular price
~ $150

Savings
~ $113

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BUSINESS CLASS

Melbourne — Singapore 54% OFF

February 2023

Saudia (Business Class)

Roundtrip (Nonstop / Nonstop)

ATC price
$1,380

Regular price
~ $3,000

Savings
~ €1,620

View all SuperDeals using the button. Each SuperDeal comes with a link to Google Flights, where you can verify the price and availability and see the booking options.

Airline sales 🎉
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That’s where our team steps in.

We do the heavy lifting for you — vetting each sale, discount, or promotion and ensuring that only quality offers with authentic value make it onto our final list.

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Cathay Pacific

Double 11: 11% off select routes

Cathay Pacific is offering an 11% discount on flights to more than 35 destinations as part of their 11.11 surprise promotion.

This promotion targets holidaymakers considering trips to South East Asia, Europe, and other top destinations, granting an 11% discount for online bookings using the code ‘CXDOUBLE11’. Destinations under this offer include Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore, among others, with the discount available for all cabin classes and no blackout dates. For those utilizing "Miles Plus Cash" for booking, a special bonus of 1,100 rebate is provided for every 10,000 spent, although certain terms and conditions apply.

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Garuda Indonesia

20% student fare reduction and baggage perks

Garuda Indonesia is offering special student fares that provide notable discounts and enhanced baggage allowances.

Students can benefit from a 20% discount on both Business and Economy Class yearly fares, with the added perk of an extra 10kg baggage allowance for Economy Class, and specific allowances for sporting equipment and bicycles. However, there are conditions: these fares are available for students aged 12 and above with valid proof.

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Jetstar Airways

Fly a Friend for FREE

Jetstar's Fly a Friend for FREE promotion grants a complimentary airfare for an additional passenger when you purchase a qualifying flight and hotel bundle.

Aimed at group travelers, the deal requires all passengers to be on the same flight and share the same hotel room. However, it's worth noting the offer's restrictions: limited modifications are allowed post-booking, and such changes come with a fee as well as any applicable fare differences. The fare difference for the free passenger is calculated from a $0 starting point.

Visit our page for the links to the original sale/promo page on the airline website. Make sure that you read all the details (including terms and conditions).

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Maksim Koval
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