RTW Routing - best for a Velocity Plat traveller?

[djchuckles]

So am planning a trip to Europe and back via USA and this is the best my travel agent has come up with, ensuring that all sectors earn Velocity points/SC's and allowing for lounge access/increased baggage etc

Brisbane - London (Singapore Airlines)
London - New York (Virgin Atlantic)
New York - Las Vegas (Delta)
Las Vegas - Los Angeles (Delta)
Los Angeles - Brisbane (Singapore, or Virgin Australia)

Pretty chuffed we'll get use of the Clubhouse in London - but the only other lounge on that routing I've tried is the pretty average one at Singapore. What are the others like?

Fair is at Christmas and costing just over $4k - so it's not cheap - but seems the best option for a Velocity member

Any other things I should be aware of with partner airlines?

 

[erkpod]

VA's RTW fares don't leave you with many options if you restrict yourself to aligned airlines.


For LAX - BNE, you won't be flying SQ unless you go back via NRT & SIN. You'll be on VA unless you want to go back via Sydney & on DL metal LAX - SYD.


Have you considered Virgin America for the domestic US flights?


If you haven't already, check the RTW specials on the Velocity site with suggested routings. Also check the T & C that you can access off that page. You'll have to book those with a travel agent. If you can find one, go with a RTW specialist.
Airline Special Offers | Velocity Frequent Flyer

I'm going on a Circle Pacific fare in January/February with VA/SQ SYD - LAX - NRT - SIN - SYD.

 

[djchuckles]

Ah sorr yeah it's air NZ back from LAX

this isn't a rtw fare as such I don't think - they were too restrictive

 

[erkpod]

I wasn't even thinking of Air NZ as an option from LAX but yes, it's an option.

Check the RTW fares, you might find it cheaper.

 

[tsentsan]

Flew DL domestic recently, and there was no free/increased baggage allowance for VA Gold, though there was lounge access to the DL SkyClub.

 

[AstroDamo]

Wow, the RTW fare example is terrible on that link . Get to JNB then make your own way to Europe, get to New York then make your own way transcontinental.