Where from, where to?
flight considerations
Flight Choice One - https://www.united.com/ual/en/au/flight-search/book-a-flight/results/rev?f=SYD&t=EWR&d=2016-08-01&r=2016-08-09&sc=7,7&px=1&taxng=1&idx=2
Flight Choice Two - http://www.bravofly.com.au/
comparison of option 1 and option 2
Final decision
My final decision is Qantas Airways (option 2) because although it is expensive, the quality is better than option 1. The times of the flights are also good for the trip as getting to New York at 16:40 leaves enough time to settle in and familiarize with the city, arriving back in Sydney at 6:30 also leaves a day with resting and jet lag. Although the financial aspect of the flight is expensive, the importance of a holiday is to enjoy travelling with friends and the experience is a critical aspect to the memories of this trip, therefore $3,588.09 for a return flight is worth the money as it is good quality and safe. Qantas has never had a fatal airliner accident and was rated the safest airline in 2014, this had a big impact on why I chose option two as safety is the most important thing on a holiday.
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Airline_Review-d8729133-Reviews-Cheap-Flights-Qantas#review_388595148
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Qantas_fatal_accidents
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Qantas_fatal_accidents