You can find V Australia business class deals from Los Angeles to destinations across Australia for travel all the way through Dec. 15, 2009.

The flight is long, and luxury does come at a price. However, for those who need the room and relaxation of business class, you can find V Australia airfare from Los Angeles to Melbourne and Sydney for $5,999+ r/t. You can also find business class deals to Perth, Cairns, Brisbane, and many other destinations.

Visit V Australia for more details, and use our Deal Finder-Australasia tool for the best economy airfare deals from your hometown to Australia, New Zealand, and more.

You really want to go to to Australia or New Zealand, and you’re ready to take the long, long flight. You fear for your legs and back and general sanity, but you can’t afford to make the move to business class. Qantas premium economy might be the perfect alternative for you. Premium economy features wider seats, fold-out footrests, in-seat movies and TV shows, gourmet meals, and more.

Qantas launched a premium economy airfare sale for flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland. Airfares start at $2,498+ r/t. Travel dates vary depending on destination. Visit Qantas for more details, and use our Deal Finder - Australasia tool to find the best economy deals to Australia and New Zealand from your hometown.

Enjoy extra room and a bit of extra luxury in Qantas premium economy when heading to the Southern Hemisphere.

Qantas is offering deals on premium economy airfare to destinations in both Australia and New Zealand from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. You’ll find specials on flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland. The Australia airfare sale ends July 16, 2009, while the New Zealand airfare sale runs through July 31, 2009.

Visit Qantas for more details and a look at premium economy perks. Follow FareCompare deals from your airport on twitter to be the first to know about cheap flights from your hometown to destinations across the globe.

Traveling to the other side of the world can really take its toll on you. Of course if you can stretch out, occupy yourself with hours of entertainment, and enjoy some fine cuisine in the process, things aren’t so bad.

United Airlines’ Australia business class airfare sale gives you the chance to enjoy a bit of luxury while taking the longhaul flight to Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll find business class deals from Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and more. Airfare starts as low as $2,239+ each-way (LA and San Francisco routes).

Visit United Airlines for more details on the business class sale, and check out our Travel Deals blog for more on United Airlines’ Australia economy airfare sale.

Now, two can enjoy all of the luxury, space, and amenities of Qantas business class for the price of one. Qantas is offering 2-for-1 specials on select business class (and premium economy) flights from Los Angeles to Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

Purchase your airline tickets by April 20 for business class travel between April 19 and August 31, 2009. Premium economy deals are good for travel May 1 to June 8 or July 24 and August 31, 2009.

Even with the 2-for-1 special, these business class deals aren’t for everybody. The special price for two travelers is $14,920+ R/T. Premium economy prices for two start as low as $3,996+ R/T.

Visit Qantas for more details.

The clock has almost run out on Air New Zealand’s premium economy airfare sale. If you want to enjoy the added space and amenities of premium economy while flying to New Zealand, Australia, or London, you have to book your airline ticket by 1:00 PM PST tomorrow (March 13).

You’ll find premium economy airfare deals from Los Angeles and San Francisco. Visit Air New Zealand for more details and specific travel dates (scroll through the deals to the destination country of your choice).

You can bet that United Airlines will not go quietly into the night, even in Richard Branson suggests that they should do so.

As Virgin Blue offshoot, V Australia, moves in on United’s territory, Branson made claims that United Airlines might have to pull out of Australia altogether. Of course, United sees things differently:

“‘We know how to hold our own and we’re certainly going to fight for our position in the Australian market,’ (United vice-president Pacific Mark Schwab) said.” (from The Australian)

V Australia has already launched deals and cheap flights between Los Angeles and Sydney, but United is gearing up for the fight. The carrier has shifted towards business class sleepers on a number of Australia flights, and has begun to provide perks that long-haul travelers are accustomed to on other airlines. Of course, all of the Virgin brand carriers pride themselves on the travel experience, so it will be interesting to see if passengers are the real winners in all of this. Expect to find good deals and maybe some extra amenities coming your way.

Learn more about recent airfare deals from V Australia.

V Australia just launched Premium Economy deals from the U.S., but the new kids aren’t the only kids in town. United Airlines has business class specials to Sydney and Melbourne. You just have to be an early planner to cash in on these deals.

With a 90-day advance purchase, you’ll find business class airfare as low as $2,239+ each-way from departure cities across the U.S. including Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and more. Purchase your airline ticket by February 17, 2009 for Monday - Thursday travel.

Visit United Airlines for more details, search FareCompare.com to find the lowest filed airfares to Australia from your hometown.