Around the World Tickets

Hello,

I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?

Thanks,

Jared

Jared Pop wrote:
I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?

I don't know the score in Canada, but in the USA those airline
round-the-world tickets usually turn out more expensive than buying a custom
itinerary from a round-the-world specialist like Airtreks or Airbrokers.

miguel
--
See the world from your web browser: http://travel.u.nu/

Star Alliance!! (Lufthansa, Austrian, BMI, Thai, United, Air Canada,
Singapore, Varig, etc).


"Jared Pop" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?

Thanks,

Jared

On 14 Nov 2003 20:40:24 -0800, (Jared Pop)
wrote:

Hello,

I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?

Thanks,

Jared

One world Alliance, combines American Airlines, BA, Qantas, Aer Lingus,
LanChile, Iberian, Finnair and Cathay Pacific.

You book thru your appropriate local airlne. Ticket prices vary based on
the number of continents visited. You cannot "go backwards" from
continent to continent, but it is pretty flexible within continents.

For example, we did four flights in Australia, then Syd-LAX, six flights
in the US and Caribbean, then Puerto Rico-Madrid, four flights in
Europe, then home to Oz via Singapore in March to July this year. Total
cost for two at that time was just under AU$6000, which is about
US$4300.

You have twelve months to do it in, and are allowed four or six "legs"
in each continent.

See http://www.oneworldalliance.com/ or check thru your local airline
member.

Oh, and we got enough frequent flyer miles to go to Fiji for next year's
holiday free.

Cheers, Alan

I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?


Star alliance deals are available in the UK for under GBP1000 allowing IIRC
up to 8 stops and max 35,000 miles

"Jared Pop" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?

You're probably better off going to an agent rather than an airline.

Eg Trailfinders: http://www.trailfinders.com/RTWTickets.htm

--
Andy

Where are you starting from?
Providing that info may result in more specific help.
David

"Jared Pop" wrote in message
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Hello,

I am looking to go on an Around the World trip. I've heard that KLM
offers around the world tickets in different "mile denominations" ie
25000, 35000 etc etc. Do any other airlines offer these types of
deals, and if so, where should I start looking?

Thanks,

Jared

"David Johnstone" wrote in message ...
Where are you starting from?
Providing that info may result in more specific help.
David


All,
YOUR OPINION PLEASE
I'm intersted in a multi-stop ticket and wonder if an Around the World
Ticket could work out cheaper. Here's what I'm looking for: (2 adults
33/29 years)
1) Start in London
2) 1st leg to India - Chennai/Madras or Kolkata/Calcutta
3) 2nd leg to Sydney incl. 2-3 internal Australia flights
4) 3rd leg BACKWARDS to Vietnam - Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
5) 4th leg RETURN to London
I only have 6 weeks

So, is it worth going for piece meal single tickets or an around the
world ticket?
Is a "pacific circle" ticket better?
If I have to go east only, I could do India, Vietnam, Oz I guess.

Thanks, Marcus
http://www.marcuskern.com/

"Marcus Kern" wrote in message
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"David Johnstone" wrote in message
...
Where are you starting from?
Providing that info may result in more specific help.
David


All,
YOUR OPINION PLEASE
I'm intersted in a multi-stop ticket and wonder if an Around the World
Ticket could work out cheaper. Here's what I'm looking for: (2 adults
33/29 years)
1) Start in London
2) 1st leg to India - Chennai/Madras or Kolkata/Calcutta
3) 2nd leg to Sydney incl. 2-3 internal Australia flights
4) 3rd leg BACKWARDS to Vietnam - Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
5) 4th leg RETURN to London
I only have 6 weeks

So, is it worth going for piece meal single tickets or an around the
world ticket?
Is a "pacific circle" ticket better?
If I have to go east only, I could do India, Vietnam, Oz I guess.

Thanks, Marcus
http://www.marcuskern.com/

You cant go backwards on a RTW ticket

What may be a better option is a return ticket to Australia
with stopovers in India and someplace you can book a trip to
Vietnam , probably Thailand.

I suggest you try a good travel agent rather than trying to
do this through the web or one of the big high street chains

Personally I'd give Trailfinders a call.

Keith

Keith Willshaw wrote:

You cant go backwards on a RTW ticket

On (at least) the Star Alliance world-round scheme, the traditional
'continuous direction' rule has been removed. However, the fare is based
on distance travelled, so backtracking may not be cost effective.

cheers,

Henry