I'm thinking of buying RTW tickets for next summer. Before I talk to an airline or travel agent, I'd like to get a few clarifications from the experts.

Is it better to use an airline reservation or a travel agent? If an airline which one? I plan to drive to Vancouver, B.C. for the originating flight. I learned on this forum that it's Canada's cheaper than the US.

I notice that LH books in F not in A. Does that mean that LH has no capacity controls on RTW flights in FC?

I need three tickets for the following:

YVR OGG

OGG NRT

NRT FRA

FRA YVR

What are the chances of getting three FC tickets for June-July of 2002?

Is it true that on a D class RTW ticket that SFO OGG on UA is in coach?

Thanks in advance for your help. You guys really know your stuff.