Cindylou Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Just booked another ticket, this time for November, and paid R4500, JHB to PER. Finally have a departure date!Looking at Hencare's profile I assume her tickets are JHB to Bris for R5800, not sure of Wendy's destination. J-H: how did you pay for your tickets? If you used a credit card then your card company will probably have an "additional" insurance policy you can purchase. If not perhaps you should contact a short term insurance broker and ask them.C'Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendy Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sory guys I'm flying to Perth on monday.Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langes Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 We have also booked our tickets to Melbourne via Sydney. R5900 per adult with 40kg luggage. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johann-Heinrich Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Just booked another ticket, this time for November, and paid R4500, JHB to PER. Finally have a departure date!Looking at Hencare's profile I assume her tickets are JHB to Bris for R5800, not sure of Wendy's destination. J-H: how did you pay for your tickets? If you used a credit card then your card company will probably have an "additional" insurance policy you can purchase. If not perhaps you should contact a short term insurance broker and ask them.C'LouHi, I paid IOM by depositing money into their account. I'm just wondering what the insurance covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackers Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Air Mauritius (through any travel agent) will also fly you one way and I paid high season fare of just under R6K. You also get a free night in a fancy resort on the way over cause the connecting flight only goes once weekly (of so iets ek vergeet). Sommer lekker om n bietjie te rus met die lange vlug en in Mauritius te keyr (jussie hoe spel n mens daai woord?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langes Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi, can anybody help. We have booked and paid for our tickets last week, but since then have been unable to get hold of IOM or Deeksha? Did they skip the country with our money or what. Is anyone having the same problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietman Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi there confirmation that they have troubles with their phones e-mail them on MRFPRETORIA@iom.intHi Sylvia,I actually only wanted to speak to Deeksha regarding airfares to Sydney for immigration, but it can wait till next week, however on one of the immigration forum websites, there are a person that already bought their tickets at IOM and is quite stressed regarding not getting hold of anyone there. I will give him the above e-mail address so and tell him to put in his contact details for Deeksha.Thanks--------------------------------------------------------------------------------From: MRF Pretoria [mailto:MRFPRETORIA@iom.int] Sent: 06 September 2007 11:36 AMSubject: RE: ContactGood Morning Mr. Jordaan,We apologize profusely for the inconvenience; unfortunately, we have moved premises from Arcadia to Hatfield and are currently without phones/faxes.Telkom have promised to connect us up on Monday. Is there anyone that you need to contact, I can forward your enquiry to them?Best regards,Sylvia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sent: 06 September 2007 11:12 AMTo: MRF PretoriaSubject: ContactI am trying to phone IOM – the phones are just ringing – is there a problem with the phones?Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikej Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hello DuaneDid you come right with IOM, I am interested to know because I am probably going to pay them tomorrow.ThanksMichael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 IOM are up and operating from their new premises. They moved at the end of the month and then Telkom (surprise surprise) let them down with phone and inet lines! They've been fully "online" since last week Monday.C'Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraytoAuz Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi guysI understand the drive behind the cheap flights - but what if you want to come back for a visit. From what I udnerstand it is a lot more expensive when you want to purchase tickets from Auz than from SA. Does not make more sense to buy a return ticket - yes i see the huge price difference - but in rand and then be able to go back for holiday and then buy a return ticket again from SA side? I hope I make sense.ThanksMelanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 OK, good question. We also thought of doing it that way BUT when you use your return ticket you will still need to go back to Aus after your visit (unless you decide to stay here) and then you're back in the "one way / return ticket" dilemma. Do you plan on visiting every year indefinitely? Plus you pay a lot more for an open ended ticket (usually only valid for a year) than if you have a fixed return date.Then there is the added bonus of EXTRA 40KG LUGGAGE.I rest my case (haha punny)C'Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraytoAuz Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 We still have a lot of family in SA - and if possible we would like to see them - and i think that it will be more affordable buying tickets from Sa. Has anyone ever investigated the price difference buying from SA vs buying tickets from Auz. Thanks Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Parsons Family Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Hmmmm I was just looking at this and this is what I foundThese prices are for leaving on 1st December and returning on the 2nd of January (peak season)To fly with Qantas - $2585 Perth to Jo'burg returnTo fly SAA - $2329 Perth to Jo'burg return To fly with SAA - R9350 Jo'burg to Perth returnIt is more expensive to travel return from Australia but an open end ticket has restrictions about when you can fly and they usually cost more than an ordinary return ticket (unless you're a student). Edited September 21, 2007 by The Parsons Family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ71 Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hi everyoneDoes anyone have the new number for IOM I have emailed and emailed and still got no answer. I need to books tickets asap.ThanksMichelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbaan Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi MichelleThe numbers have not changed.Tel: 012 3422789Fax:012 3420932I also battled with the e-mail, so rather go the phone way and follow up, follow up. Deeksha is very helpful and friendly, but I had to phone her at least 7 times before she sent us our booking info. Had my one daughter on as a Mr!!!! Informed them, but the ticket had the same error. Followed up again and will do so once again after the long weekend so ....Keep phoning and check your tickets!!It is worthwile - Family of 4 (adult) to Perth in January = R184000. Goodluck Eloise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZSAFFER Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi Eloise!Was that R 18 400 or R 184 000?Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodz Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I think that Deeksha is probably very busy. I mailed her on Wednesday for a "quote" and she also never came back to see. My outlook shows that my mail was read but ja no reply. All she said was that she needed my passports with visa's. Will probably phone when i receive the visa's!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbaan Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi Eloise!Was that R 18 400 or R 184 000?NickSorry NickIt was R18 400 of course!Eloise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ71 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Thanks i will try phoning on Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audz_oz Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 HeyJust to let you know as i am currently working as travel consultant in Perth and having just done this exercise, it works out roughly the same to purchase tickets to travel to South Africa from Australia as it does for you to come from South Africa to Australia. I know sometimes there can be big differences, but also u can get very good specials travelling from Perth to South Africa on Air Mauritius which is sort of direct but just with a plane change in Mauritius, or if u are keen to try a fab destination for a bit of a break u can stop over in Mauritius and then continue onto Saa.We used the IOM fare and it was fantatic for the price and the extra baggage allowance which u really need when immigrating.Hope this helps.Audre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraytoAuz Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Dankie Audre!!Dit maak die saak so iewat ligter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindylou Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I think that Deeksha is probably very busy. I mailed her on Wednesday for a "quote" and she also never came back to see. My outlook shows that my mail was read but ja no reply. All she said was that she needed my passports with visa's. Will probably phone when i receive the visa's!!!I found it very stressful to deal with Deeksha at first, until I realised that trying to communicate with her by email was futile. It is much easier to pick up the phone and talk to her than sit and wait (fretfully and fruitlessly) for her to return your email. She does read them, but seldom responds to them. If you phone her you'll get an instant response to your query. If Deeksha is not available Naomi (if she's back from leave) can also assist.C'Lou(Departure date 13 Nov - 7 weeks today OMG) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodz Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Just booked and paid for my tickets with IOM for the 18th October.What a birthday i will be celebrating!! It came to R24800 (2 adults and 2 kids)from Jhb to Townsville. I actually paid with a smile!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishermanswife Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Deeksha...... well mm no comment. Was not charmed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietman Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Just received our e-tickets from Deeksha for the 21/10/2007. It was really a pleasure to deal with her, and the price for 3 tickets to Sydney was only R16100. When I send her an e-mail, I phone her the next day or day thereafter - never had any trouble. My view on this is that it is a special service that IOM give to migrants - it will not be the quickest and the easiest. I have dealt a number of times with travel agents from various companies - and there service was worse that thisPietman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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