Called the AA RTW desk, and they've indicated that all of Turkey is considered Europe. Joy. Now just have to suffer a 15.5 hour journey (Tel Aviv - Heathrow - Istanbul) to cover 704 total miles between Tel Aviv and Istanbul by connecting through London with BA (5.5 hour lay-over in Heathrow). Anyone else have a better idea to cover this segment with the Oneworld Explorer RTW and NOT pay for a direct flight via THY or ElAl ?

On a somewhat related question, in Business class, which is preferrable for SIN-LHR ? BA or QF ?