Recent content by Ozzy-Don

The deed is done and the CC has been swiped so all WILL be well. MEL>BOS>LGA, PHL>BHX>CDG>SIN>MEL MEL>BOS>LGA with UA, PHL>BHX by US Airways, BHX>CDG by LUF and CDG>FRA by LUF then FRA>SIN>MEL by SG Total is 25,485 miles and ticket cost, inc taxes = $3,549 Apparently ther is a US$500...

Just put my itinerary into the SA RTW on-line calculator (works well) and have a trip that's VALID and 26,346 miles. Now for the money side of things. I take it these things are not very negotiable... My itinerary is: MEL>BOS>LGA, PHL>BHX>CDG>SIN>MEL Thanks for all your help!

Probably a silly question, but how long does it take, from zero to book a RTW? I have my Starting date, an almost solid itinerary and the money - can I just front up to an agent and book? The unfortunate part is I only have 30th and 31st Jan left!

Thanks again for your assistance. Thanks in particular for the applicable rules. I note that on the Qantas web site, Global Explorer rules, it makes no reference to "no travel past the point of origin" rules D. I also note your example itinerary where you terminated your DONE4 fare in a...

Getting there! You were right NM, they were specifying Global Explorer rules rather than OneWorld Explorer. So the milage issue is solved. However, they are still saying that you can't continue past the point of origin. I'm currently booked (after leaving Oz from MEL): SIN>SYD...

Making the booking I was the OP of this question - and the beneficiary of all the good advice - thanks again folks. I am in awe of all the experience out there and your willingness to share it. We are now doing our bookings with our very helpful Travel Agent. We're using a OW Explorer...

Thanks for all that info folks - at least 2 or 3 real "gems" and probably some additional benefit from AA Advantage - once I work out what it is! It's really nice to have some inside knowledge and so that you can get the maximum value for the money invested. Your time taken to assist a...

Hello folks! Most of my flying has been simple return flights but we're planning a "big trip" using a RTW fare and it’s much more complicated than what I am used to and I want to maximise the value I receive from the business class fare. I think I could use some advice from the many...