My family is taking a trip to Australia in a few months and I was curious to know from those of you who travel quite a bit internationally on other airlines your thoughts on how to travel when there is more than one person going. Through my airline I will only have the option of United to get my wife to Australia so it will be out of LAX most likely, but possibly SFO. Should I simply purchase an ID90 ticket for myself or try to jumpseat and save the $300. What are the advantages for both? Is jumpseating back from Australia an option or will I need to buy an ID90 ticket for the return flight from Sydney. Thanks in advance for any help with this.
Well delta and a couple of other s fly lax-syd so and-zed fare is also great backup. I've js when my wife is listed with minor child in back but if no other adult you will need to be on same zed listing. Hawaiian and qantas thru HnL are options as well. Not a large walk up crowd so I've had great success nonrev to down under. Enjoy