I would prefer that you answer this question if you have done a RTW tour thing.
How do they work. Do you have to put your destinations in and dates or is it flexible??
What are the catches and that. Can u just tell me everything about it as I am considering doing this round world thing!
2006-10-18 19:09:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Air Travel
I am a travel agent and my specialty is round the world tickets.
Here we go:
First thereare three major frequent flyer groups: Star Alliance, Sky Team and OneWorld. If you have a frequent flyer with an airline in any of these groups, check their networks first.
Second complile a list of the cities which you would like to visit.
Remember: you have to keep going in the same direction, unless using a hub of an airline for a side trip.
The fare is calculated based on mileage for the entire trip or for OneWorld, continents.
These tickets are usually valid for one year and have to be purchased one or two weeks before departure, but, due to the complexity and the various airlines involved, should be booked well in advance.
A minimum of three stops is normally required and a minimum stay of ten days for the entire journey.
If you are travlling to only a few cities, a creative travel agent will be able to put to gether an itinerary buying tickets in several countries and will beat the price of a normal round the world ticket.
I hope that this info will be helpful
2006-10-18 23:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mrticketphils's answer is pretty comprehensive but I suppose I can add my own experience.
I have done a Qantas/British Airways (oneworld alliance) ticket around the world.
The dates are indeed flexible but you have to use all your flights within 12 months of departure. The destinations, however, are not flexible.
Furthermore, by changing dates during the course of the trip, they charge a ticket re-issue fee.
2006-10-19 11:24:55 · answer #2 · answered by London Aussie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found this site http://www.ticketsroundtheworld.com and hope you will find the information that you've been looking for. This may help you to get answer of your question. They are a travel agency dedicated to only Round The World tickets or Around The world Travel. So they only cater to Bacpackers, musician, nomads, etc. who travels around the world or mulit stop in one ticket. The benefit of getting the Round the world ticket is that when you price a multi stop itinerary its comes out to be very cost effective and cheap.
2014-09-13 22:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have done 2 trips one in each direction
, you pick your destinations you are allowed 8 stops for a price more you pay more if its out of a zone you pay more you have one year to complete the trip the only thing you have to fly in one direction .everything is flexi
go to www.circle the planet or or www.airtreks
2006-10-19 02:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋