There is no general rule about maximum 5 stops in the USA. It is included in some RTW fares and not others. You have to consider which RTW you are looking at, because the rules are different for each:

STAR: Minimum 3 stopovers (> 24hrs), maximum 15. (Max on STARLITE 5). Only one stopover in the same city, no more than one international departure and one international arrival in country of origin. (so you can do YYZ-YVR-HKG->, but not YYZ-ORD-YVR-HKG-> )


However, SQ/AC, it is minimum 3, no maximum. AC only within Area 1 (North America). Country and city of origin must not be transited.


[This message has been edited by AC*SE (edited 04-03-2001).]