Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
.....you might also want to consider originating somewhere besides the UK. Depending on currency exchange rates, a DONE4 originating somewhere in the Euro zone won't carry a terribly different base rate than one originating in the UK. However, by originating someplace besides LHR you'll avoid the very high premium-cabin UK Airline Passenger Duty levied on departures from UK airports. In the case of a business class flight from, say, LHR to the USA or Canada, the APD is £120.....
I agree. Instead of flying to LHR on your separate ticket, you might want to consider Riyadh (RUH) which, depending on exchange rates, is normally the cheapest place to begin a RTW. It can save thousands over the same ticket begun at LHR. Make the first and final legs RUH-LHR/LHR-RUH on BA, then continue as you have it making a couple of changes because of the two extra segments.