Why is it so much more to fly from Australia to UK - ??

Question

Why is the cost of airfare much more expensive going from Australia to UK than it is going the other way (UK to Australia).??

I feel it is a blatant rip off and there needs to be far more competition over here in OZ!

Answer 1

That is an excellent question....I live in the US and it is the same with us to/from Auzzie land.  The only reason I can figure out is that Quantas is subsidized by the Auzzie Government and has lower prices to promote tourism.

Answer 2

Really? Is it? Sorry for this, but for me that makes a refreshing change. All we hear in the UK is how much cheaper everything is elsewhere!