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Flying to Australia /New Zealand

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Emma1850 Wed 30-May-18 23:51:25

Hello all advice needed been asked by friends to go on a holiday to the above destinations week in Australia then a cruise to New Zealand sounds lovely but my worry is the long flight from London to Sydney 20hrs ? we are all 75 but in good health should it be a yes or a no ... thinking of all the things that could happen is driving me crazy and the want an answer soon .

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seacliff Sat 09-Jun-18 08:54:05

Wow, good for you... it will be amazing.

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loopyloo Sat 09-Jun-18 09:10:08

This reminds me. We flew to N Z direct to see my parents in law when our children were 2 and 3 years old
We refilled in L A and Honolulu. My mother came with us and she was in her 70s and I think she managed the flight better than we did.
The children ran up and down on the first leg Then just wanted to lie down and sleep after that.
At Auckland Airport there were lots of good looking men wearing formal suits and short trousers. After a long dark flight it was very bright in the sunshine. My in laws were really lovely to us.

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NannyG4 Sat 09-Jun-18 09:17:58

I'm very envious....it will be amazing and the scenery is breathtaking....enjoy and embrace.....

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jeanie99 Sat 16-Jun-18 07:58:47

I hate long haul flights and we always stay over for a few days on the way and make more of a trip of it rather than a nightmare flight. Just a thought.

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Dolcelatte Fri 06-Jul-18 19:23:25

We are in the process of planning a trip for late next year and would prefer to travel business class, given the distance. We are not in any frequent flyer programmes or anything similar. Is the cost likely to be huge or are there any ways of getting a good deal?

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Pittcity Sun 19-Aug-18 08:48:23

We have just booked a cruise around NZ and are booking our own flights for flexibility...this thread has been helpful. Thank you.

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