Flight information for Australian Delegates travelling to the
Global Gathering – Los Angeles 2025
Global Gathering Event Dates
Friday 11 July – Sunday 13 July
Australian Delegates
This year we have a combination of flights available depending on your departure port. These include:
- Return group blocks on various airlines
- A return charter flight (for ex-BNE / ADL / REGIONAL ports only)
- One-way flight options
- Own arrangement flights (non-main date travel)
Main Date Travel ex AUST is Friday 11 July – Sunday 13 July and delegates will receive 2 nights accommodation, including those selecting Own Arrangements. The exception to this is the charter flight and Perth flights where delegates will be provided with 3 nights' accommodation due to flight schedules.
All GROUP blocks will be ECONOMY class with no option to upgrade to business class (except the Charter Flight). If you wish to travel in premium classes, then you will need to select own arrangements.
Charter Flight Information
The QANTAS CHARTER FLIGHT is departing from Brisbane (Adelaide & Regional will connect)
Departs Brisbane: Thursday 10 July 20.05
Arrives Los Angeles: Thursday 10 July 16.40
Departs Los Angeles: Sunday 13 July 21.35
Arrives Brisbane: Tuesday 15 July 05.25
Please note: If selecting the charter flight – this is a return option only i.e. you must travel on the charter in both directions.
Business Class upgrades are ON REQUEST due to limited availability, cost per direction is A$3250. Due to limited availability, payment will be required on confirmation of upgrade via salary sacrifice or credit card. Please email charter upgrade requests to gg@fcmtravel.com.au
The charter is available for regional delegates. A domestic connecting flight and accommodation in Brisbane (if required) will be provided.
If you are NOT Brisbane, Adelaide or regionally based but wish to travel on the charter, the cost of domestic connections will be at your own expense (salary sacrifice). The connecting flights must be booked via the GG Team.
IMPORTANT - Passengers of the charter flight will be provided with 3 nights' accommodation so you can only room share with another traveller on the charter flight; there are no exceptions.
Deviations from Group Blocks
There are a limited number of changes permitted on the Group Blocks; it is on a request basis and subject to availability. This EXCLUDES the Charter Flight where no changes will be permitted.
Any applicable fare difference and a change fee will be charged if the deviation is confirmed.
Regional Connections
Domestic connecting flights will be booked for those travelling from regional ports. If accommodation is required at an airport, the GG Air Team will arrange it.
Seating, Frequent Flyer Memberships, Special Meals
Seating and special meals are on a request basis only. Frequent flyer points will be accrued on any selected group flights, Frequent Flyer points or status credits will not be accrued on the Qantas Charter flight.
Own Arrangements
If you are selecting Own Arrangement, please click here for further information and to ensure you are adhering to the Own Arrangement policy.
Main delegates must arrive in Los Angeles by 2pm on Friday 11 July and may depart anytime from Sunday 13 July.
The Own Arrangement reimbursement amount will be up to a maximum of AUD$1800 offset against the cost of the airfare and taxes. Any difference in fare or upgrade cost will need to be paid by the individual via salary sacrifice or credit card directly at the time of ticketing.
If the fare booked is less than AUD$1800, there will be no reimbursement of the difference, nor can any excess be used for additional travel arrangements.
Please provide either your booking (PNR) or your proposed travel plan on the flight page in the registration form. All own Arrangement flights must be managed and ticketed by the GG team/Travelwise.
Accommodation
Please Note: This year 2 nights accommodation will be provided in Los Angeles UNLESS you are travelling on the Charter flight or are ex Perth.
TWIN SHARE partners will only be allocated to delegates staying in Los Angeles on the SAME nights. Single supplement upgrade (own room) is an available option. Please refer to the accommodation FAQs here.
Famil/Educational Travel – Pre/Post Main Dates (HOSTED by a GG supplier)
If you are invited to participate in an official Global Gathering Famil / Educational, you can select GROUP seats if the dates are suitable for your educational, otherwise select OWN ARRANGEMENTS and the GG team will manage the flights. Please note the FCTG Educational Policy click here, and leave must be approved by your leader prior to booking flights.
Changes to bookings after registration
For changes after completing your registration, an administration fee of $200 will be charged to the delegate via salary sacrifice or credit card.
Changes after your ticket has been issued will result in a fee of $200 plus airline fee and any airfare difference.
Changes to Group Blocks after departure are not permitted.
Contact
If you have any other questions, please contact the Global Gathering Air Team via email gg@fcmtravel.com.au
Please click here for Airline FAQs for Australia
Good luck for the coming months and congratulations if you have already qualified to attend!