I am thinking of SYD-LAX-PORTLAND-SPAIN-SYD. Now there are some value trips on sandpit airlines to syd-spain-return for 1300-1400 with long layovers odd, with EU rule changability. I do not like booking OW to USA, then USD 600 odd? for rtn to LAX-Spain thataway. I looked at RTW and see the usual suspects (QF out, back via SIN) but no sandpit airline back from Europe to SYD. Looks like the club is trying to cut out oily airlines. Next I notice RTW says no change fees, then the gall to say $77 passenger service fee for changes. I am also concerned OW to USA without a booked flight out may give me grief. Brother a resident, I can stay in Portland till he can lastminuitis jam a ski trip in on the way to Spain.