Flight FAQS

When will my flights be booked by Inspiring Vacations?

Flights are booked at any time after the booking is made at the discretion of Inspiring Vacations, using a full-service carrier including checked luggage. At the latest, you will be provided flight details through your online Traveler Hub no later than 30 days before departure along with your final tour documentation, including e-tickets.

 

My package doesn't include flights, Can Inspiring Vacations help?

Yes! If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, booking different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination.

Can I request specific seats for my flights?

Yes, you have the option to request specific seats for your flights once your e-tickets become available. After you receive your e-tickets, you can visit the airline's website or email our friendly team to request a seat at flights@inspiringvacations.com

Please note that any applicable airline charges will be relayed to you accordingly. In this case upon receipt of your E-ticket, you may log in to the airline's website directly to make seat requests with the airline itself.

 

Can I use my frequent flyer points with you to upgrade my flights?

No, we do not accept frequent flyer points as a form of payment nor can they be used to upgrade your airfares in any way. If you wish to use your frequent flyer points, you will be required to book your flights directly with the airline. If you wish to add your Frequent Flyer membership number you can add this to our Flight request form. You may also choose to log in to the airline's website directly to make seat requests with the airline itself.

 

Can I amend my booking after ticketing?  

Certainly, you have the option to initiate a Voluntary Change for your ticketed booking, which can be done up to 70 days prior to your departure date. Note that modifying your tickets may incur applicable fees and such changes are subject to the discretion of the ticketing airline, which may have varying degrees of restrictions. Depending on your airline's policies, the following modifications can be requested for your flights:

  • Date change
  • Cabin Upgrade
  • Cancellation
  • Name correction
  • Airline change

Note that there is no cooling-off period for flight purchases. Full payment is required in order to book your flights. The following Inspiring Vacations processing fees will apply along with any applicable airline fees:

Changes/Amendments Cancellations
$250 per person $250 per person

In the event of cancellation and after deducting any fees, the remaining amounts paid (if any) will be refunded to you. Note that any refund will be contingent on Inspiring Vacations first receiving your funds from the ticketed airline, which may take a number of weeks and which may differ from any refund initially advised as an estimate.

 

When will I receive my e-tickets?
The package terms and itinerary will contain most of the information relevant to your package and should be the first point of reference for any itinerary-related queries. Specific booking information will be provided approximately 14-30 days prior to travel, including flight tickets and hotel details.

Information may be provided earlier as they become available at the discretion of Inspiring Vacations or will alternatively be provided in the timeframe indicated. The distribution of documentation may be dependent on the third parties operating your booking and so unforeseen delays may be beyond the control of Inspiring Vacations. The non-delivery of documentation for any component, such as an airline e-ticket, should not be taken to indicate the level of fulfillment completed to date.

 

Can I upgrade my flights?
Yes, you may request to upgrade your flight to Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class, refer to the relevant table below for an estimated cost. A request must be submitted by our Flight request form. Once a request is submitted, our dedicated team will be in contact approximately 3 months prior to departure with a quote. Should you wish to decline the upgrade offer, we can either offer flights as per the itinerary with no changes or alter your package to 'land only' where you can arrange your own flights accordingly.

 

My package offered flights and I decided to go land only, can I add the flights back?

Absolutely, you have the option to include or add a flight to your package. However, please keep in mind that this can only be done within 28 days of your purchase.

If your booking includes a promotional airfare, please note that the promotional airfare amount will be added to your invoice.

In cases where your booking is originally flight-inclusive, and you initially opted for a Land Only package with a discount, please be aware that your booking will return to a Flight Inclusive status, and the discount will be removed.

Beyond 28 days after your booking, it will not be possible to make amendments to add flights. In such situations, you will need to email our team at flights@inspiringvacations.com for assistance.

If your booking is within 28 days, and you wish to add your flights please contact our dedicated support team via phone or email to add your flights.



FROM AUSTRALIA - Please note below is in AUD

Destination

Airlines used in preference order

Upgrade Costs - Additional to already paid

Japan

Malaysian Airlines, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, JAL, or similar.

Premium Economy from $1800 pp
Business Class from $3500 pp

Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines, China Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines or similar.

Premium Economy from $1300 pp

Business Class from $3200 pp

Sri Lanka

Malaysian Airlines, Sri Lanka Airlines, Singapore Airlines, or similar

Premium Economy from $1800 pp
Business Class from $3500 pp

India

Air India, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways or similar

Premium Economy from $2300 pp

Business Class from $4000 pp

Borneo

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Royal Brunei or similar

Premium Economy is not available
Business Class from $3,600 pp

China

China Southern, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Singapore Airlines or similar

Premium Economy from $800 pp
Business Class from $4800 pp

Middle East

Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, or Singapore Airlines

Premium Economy from $2888 pp
Business Class from $6500 pp

Africa

Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific

Premium Economy from $3999 pp
Business Class from $7500 pp

South America

Latam Airlines, Qantas

Premium Economy from $ 4200 pp
Business Class from $6600 pp

Norway

Finnair, Singapore Airlines, KLM, Cathay Pacific, Qantas

Premium Economy from $2555 pp

Business Class from $5900 pp

Spain

Emirates, Qatar, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, or similar

Premium Economy from $2200 pp
Business Class from $4450 pp

Europe

Singapore Airlines (with Scoot), Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Turkish Airlines

Premium Economy from $2000 pp
Business Class from $7800 pp

Canada

Air Canada, United Airlines, Qantas, or similar

Premium Economy from $3150 pp
Business Class from $7950 pp

 

FROM NEW ZEALAND - Please note below is in NZD

Destination

Airlines used in preference order

Upgrade Costs - Additional to already paid

Japan

Malaysian Airlines, All Nippon, Singapore Airlines, JAL, Qantas, Air New Zealand or similar.

Premium Economy from $2540 pp
Business Class from $6660 pp

Vietnam

Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Air New Zealand or similar

Premium Economy from $1770 pp

Business Class from $4040 pp

Sri Lanka

Malaysia Airlines, Sri Lanka Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand or similar

Premium Economy - Not Available
Business Class from $4820 pp

India

Air India, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, Malaysia, Air New Zealand or similar

Premium Economy from $3080 pp

Business Class from $5010 pp

India

Air India, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, Malaysia, Air New Zealand or similar

Premium Economy from $3080 pp

Business Class from $5010 pp

Borneo

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Royal Brunei or similar

Premium Economy is not available
Business Class from $7,550 pp

Middle East

Emirates, Qatar, or Qantas

Premium Economy from $4410 pp
Business Class from $8660 pp

Africa

Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates or Air New Zealand

Premium Economy from $2760 pp
Business Class from $8180 pp

South America

Latam Airlines

Premium Economy - Not Available

Business Class from $6600 pp

Norway

Finnair, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar, Turkish, Lufthansa

Premium Economy from $3430 pp

Business Class from $8010 pp

Spain

Emirates, Qatar, Singapore Airlines, Etihad, Lufthansa, Swiss Air or similar

Premium Economy from $3110 pp
Business Class from $7380 pp

Europe

Singapore Airlines (with Scoot), Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Turkish Airlines

Premium Economy from $3150 pp
Business Class from $7593 pp

Canada

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Premium Economy from $850 pp
Business Class from $6800 pp

 

FROM USA - Please note below is in USD

Destination

Airlines used in preference order

Upgrade Costs - Additional to already paid

Japan

JAL, Air Nippon, United Airlines, American Airlines

Premium Economy from $1200 pp
Business Class from $4325 pp

Vietnam

Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific

Premium Economy from $1200 pp

Business Class from $3545 pp

Sri Lanka

Singaore Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, 

Premium Economy from $1000 pp
Business Class from $3500 pp

India

Virgin Atlantic, Qatar, Delta, Emirates

Premium Economy from $2500 per person

Business Class from $4253 per person

Middle East

Lufthansa, American Airlines, United airlines , Delta Airlines or similar

Premium Economy from $2888 per person
Business Class from $3700 per person

Africa

Qatar, Swiss Air, United Airlines, Air France

Premium Economy from $2888 per person
Business Class from $5900 per person

South America

Delta Airlines, Latam Airlines, United Airlines, Avianca

Premium Economy from - N/A
Business Class from $3500 per person

Norway

Delta Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Finnair

Premium Economy from $2500 per person

Business Class from $4000 per person

Spain

KLM, Delta,United Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss Airlines, Air France

Premium Economy from $2200 per person
Business Class from $4100 per person

Europe

Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Swiss Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines,

Premium Economy from $2000 per person
Business Class from $3700 per person

Canada

Air Canada, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, West Jet

Premium Economy from $550 per person
Business Class from $750 per person