Buying air ticket for Indonesia helper

[Jennifer]

Now MIL wants to compare flight prices between going to JKT n Yogyakarta.

[Jennifer]

I checked Airasia


Return trip SIN-JKT-SIN is only $122/-

Whereas for SIN-YOG-SIN is $258/-

why such a big price difference?

[hquek]

Jkt is hub ma, more flights so more discount.

[hquek]

Is there still lion air? They are indo. So maybe can check. Else will be garuda

[Jennifer]

hquek:

Is there still lion air? They are indo. So maybe can check. Else will be garuda

Just checked Lion Air rates are slightly lower than Airasia to JOG airport, but needs to transit at JKT airport.

Garuda rate is very ex - $260 for return trip.

The helper prefers to go to JOG airport.

BUT she is only renewing 1 year contract, meaning we will need to pay for her air ticket again 10 months later.

[hquek]

If she has been performing well, I would be happy to pay the extra (take it as a meal out with the family in a restaurant). Hopefully, she will understanding and do the best for the next 12 months.


On saving for airfare, see if timing change can result in lower fares. But then, this is not as popular as SG-JKT, so don’t get hopes too high.

[janet88]

hquek:

On saving for airfare, see if timing change can result in lower fares. But then, this is not as popular as SG-JKT, so don't get hopes too high.

My first maid did a wonderful job...so when when she went home, I was willing to shell out a bit more to let her fly to an airport nearer home (Yogjakarta)...2 hours ride compared to 12 hours from Jakarta.

[Jennifer]

hquek:

If she has been performing well, I would be happy to pay the extra (take it as a meal out with the family in a restaurant). Hopefully, she will understanding and do the best for the next 12 months.


On saving for airfare, see if timing change can result in lower fares. But then, this is not as popular as SG-JKT, so don't get hopes too high.

Settled- direct to Yoyakarta.

She helped herself to MIL's \"expensive\" snacks. MIL found out and hinted at her. MIL was angry then, told me she wanted to look for new helper. Well, MIL has changed her mind liao, decided to keep her as she has stopped the bad habits.

My previous encounters with MIL's helpers indicate that they would tell you they wont mind extending another 2 years. But after they go home and listen to the advice of family and friends, they usu. change their minds.

Let's see if this helper is an exception.

[Jennifer]

:thankyou: for all the advice and information

[minnie]

Can someone advise which is the cheaper flight to Semarang?