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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Dudey
Interesting idea. What are some of the general restrictions on a RTW ticket? Do they limit the number of flights? Or it is based on duration? Or I think someone mentioned it was based on miles?
It completely depends on the program from which the miles are redeemed; they all have different rules.

CO probably has the best priced true RTW F award (6 stops, no mileage limit, 16 coupons) at 280K points but that is going up to 350K on June 15. A 20K mile distance RTW definitely doesn't let you cross the equator and unless you mostly stay in Asia and Europe you don't really get too much action. Adding Africa or the Middle East will be pushing the limits, especially given limited flight routing options.

Some airlines RTW awards are based on flight miles and some are based on destination cities. The 300K UA points you have doesn't even get you two Y RTW awards in their program. You might be better off booking a few one way awards and buying connecting segments in between.
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