Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
One negative note, however, is that you'll probably have to have BA issue any RTW beginning in Egypt, unless your first flight is on RJ to AMM. Recently (say the past 3-4 years) BA-issued xONEx tickets have ended up carrying significantly higher taxes and fees - due to fuel surcharges - than those issued by AA.
Wrong! I have had at least 6 or 7 RTW's issued in Cairo by Emeco, AA's GSA in Egypt. Very easy agency to work with. I even had email from Inas, one of the agent's I've worked with in Cairo, a few months ago telling me she was fine.