i don't think that those airfares are realistic guys. you can fly return to
london almost anytime of year for around $2k. japan is about half the
distance. i would say $1500 is much more reasonable. perhaps the airlines
do not have their special airfares on sale yet.

similarly, you can fly anywhere in europe return from here for the same
money as to london usually. so about $2k.

i would be keen to help get a team together.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rachel Grindlay [mailto:rachg@...]
Sent: Monday, 11 November 2002 21:43
To: upc-international@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [upc-international] FW: [upc] Fw: 1st WFDF Asia & Oceania
Ultimate Championships


I've done a quick search for airfares

Auckland - Akita (Via Seoul) with Korean Air is $3,265
Wgtn/Akld - Tokyo with Qantas is $3600+

So costs would be something like:
Airfare $3300
Accom/Food $500
Entry Fee $200
Total cost $4000

plus things like uniforms etc.

comparatively costs for Finland would be:
Auckland - Helsinki with Qantas starts from $3308 (if you want to go via LA
& London)
however other flights I've looked at are quoting $4500+
Accom/Food $1000
Entry Fee $400
Total cost ~ $5-6000

I need to respond to Moro with our interest by the 17th so if anyone (like
cities) thinks they could get a team together, or if people think that we
can realistically get team(s) to Japan.

rachel