SkyTeam member China Eastern Airlines is offering a business class deal from Madrid to Australia and Auckland starting at just €3,060. This deal includes 2x 32 checked luggage and the business class perks. Departures are scattered from June to November, with most of the dates between September and November.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to China Eastern or check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €170 cheaper:
First, you will fly from Madrid to Shanghai either on a China Eastern Boeing 777 or Airbus A350, both equipped with a 1-2-1 business class cabin. Then, you will continue your journey to Oceania with different plane configurations depending on your destination:
- Sydney: Airbus A350 with 1-2-1 cabin.
- Melbourne: Boeing 787 or Airbus A350 with 1-2-1 cabin.
- Auckland: Boeing 777 with 1-2-1 cabin until October 26 and then Airbus A330-200 with 2-2-2 cabin.
Search & Book
This deal does not have an expiration date or a minimum stay requirement, but a maximum stay of twelve months applies. Departures are scattered from June to November, with most of the dates between September and November.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on China Eastern’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class I. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 39,772 RDM + 6,818 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 29,544 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 29,544 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 29,544 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 29,544 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 29,544 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 28,408 Award Miles + 132 XP on Flying Blue
- 28,408 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 28,408 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 28,408 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 28,408 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
Destination
Information & Tips for Australia
Australia, also know as ‘Down Under’, is an absolute dream destination because of its distance to Europe and its beautiful countryside. But because it’s so far away, the flights are costly. Nevertheless, there is always Dealz for less than 1.000€.
Best Time to Visit
Australia is a vast country with different climate zones. Summers (November to February) are hot and mostly dry, winters (June to September) are relatively mild.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens require an eVisa which has to be issued before your arrival. You can apply online, and the process will be free of charge.
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