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    Around the world for 1146 usd

    https://airfarespot.com/2016/09/13/around-world-1156-jfk-arn-bkk-kul-syd-hnl-pdx-jfk/ Jut curious. I still dont even get how that was achieved or how thats applicablr for begining in aus But is the sample itinerary and price a once in a lifetime orice or find?
  2. feezable

    A competition AFFers might like to enter (staralliance.com prize 2 x RTW J tickets)

    Where In The World - Star Alliance
  3. HeavyElectricity

    Around the world in NZ/LH/LX/SA J (and LA/UX/BA/TP/U2/KL Y) - including Chornobyl

    I'm just about to start heading off on my 3-month round-the-world trip. This trip is mostly focused around Europe, where my family are based. I haven't been back to the UK to visit them since Christmas of 2010. I'm taking the long-way to get to Europe, flying out via Argentina. On the return...
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    Star Alliance round the world award w/Kris Flyer points - booking tips

    Hi all I'm shortly planning to book a Star Alliance round the world business class award (departing September 2017) using KrisFlyer points. I called today and was advised that I need to book all the segments required to meet the 'around the world' requirement/condition at one time. I understand...
  5. Bolthead

    How well do you know airports around the world...

    I'm ashamed I only got 15/30 Test Your Knowledge: Airports Quiz | HowStuffWorks
  6. S

    Reducing RTW Award taxes & surcharges

    Hi thinking of using my FF points for RTW trip in the next year or so. I understand i still have to pay taxes/fees, im wondering are there any tip to places to avoid flying in/out of that have higher taxes etc? Or does it really not matter that much? TIA for your help
  7. tandlj

    Does RTW OneWorld Awards in Business for 280,000 ff points still exist?

    Having read about it in the Best Round-The-World Deal booklet, I have tried to get Qantas Reservation to work with me on booking such a trip but they can't find it anywhere. Cheers, Joseph
  8. S

    RTW Redemption

    Hi All I am planning to go to Greece for a wedding at the end of May 2017 and need to be in Vancouver for a family reunion in the first 2 weeks of July. Not sure what I'm doing in the middle but plan to go somewhere in Europe for the month of June. I will be flying from Melbourne...
  9. L

    Advice needed- "good value" RTW fare with one or more oneworld carriers?

    Hi all Does anyone know of a good value round the world fare that uses oneworld carriers (specifically that would give points/SCs to QF FF)? Would be wanting to go to Europe and North America in economy in February. North American destination(s) flexible. Europe need to get to/near...
  10. auspal

    RTW ticket Brisbane to UK vis South America

    We are going to the UK next year and would like to have a stop over in South America on the way there or back and visit one more country at least. I am a Qantas frequent flyer and would like to gain/use points on this trip. Am I better to book a RTW fare or book each flight separately ? Any...
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    Booking a RTW ticket with QF departing Maputo.

    Hi All, I need to depart from Maputo on a RTW ticket. I know Qatar fly from there but trying to get them to book a RTW is like pulling teeth. I normally book them with QF because I have Plat status and most of my RTW flights are on QF metal. I traditionally depart from SA and Qantas have their...
  12. A

    Africa Bound - The Start of a RTW Adventure

    I had planned my trip around a break in work. RTW - 140,000 points and $1300AUD. I worked out my itinerary by choosing places I had never been to. It turned out to be an easy exercise to plan and book. An early morning flight from Brisbane had me at Sydney International in good time and...
  13. A

    RTW With Side-trips Iran/Easter Island

    My job allows me to have several months a year off and in that time I usually travel. I find that the One World RTW offers me the widest choice and best value. My only prerequisite in planning was that I wanted to visit places I haven't travelled to before. Travel would be in economy class as...
  14. marki

    Round The World Tickets really this good?

    ------------------------------------------- Is this really true? Save Thousands on Round-the-World Flights! Really ? A round-the-world trip is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. You'll get to experience different cultures, see new sights, taste exotic foods and much, much more...
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    Cost of OW LONE4 with Qatar from SEZ?

    Hi I am trying to find the cost of buying a OW RTW LONE4 ticket starting in SEZ with Qatar Airlines in December but the OW pricing website dosnt work when you try to start in SEZ. Is there any other way of finding the cost of such a ticket? Or is there a list of costs for every country...
  16. Foreigner

    Going vegetarian around the World

    Move towards greater consumption of plant-based meals: 8 Nations Going Vegetarian, Proving To The World Less Is More The best countries in the world for vegetarians | Life and style | The Guardian
  17. Foreigner

    Desserts around the World

    From Baklava (Turkey) to Churro (Spain): 100 Most Famous Desserts of the World
  18. F

    Obtaining Gold partway through a trip - Partner lounge access

    I have a long trip planned and will hit VA gold halfway through it. Since I'll be overseas I won't be able to get my VA gold card till I return. I was wondering if there would be any way to access Delta Skyclubs during my U.S. domestic flights without a card? I know that the status should show...
  19. kiwitripper64

    RTW J with SO

    We are looking to do a J RTW from AKL in July and want to do a bit of status chasing with work and leisure. So many choices and people AFF have reviewed so many flights and cities. Planning becomes a bit daunting and I have a few questions. Is QF15 BNE-LAX the new version seating fully flat...
  20. bsb

    How far out to book QF RTW redemption

    I know there are lots of threads on the QF J RTW redemption fare, but I specifically want to know when is the best time to book. For example, if I want to leave in May 2017, I would on a normal redemption, book the outward leg as soon as it becomes available. And then when the return becomes...
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