I couldn't find a good thread on this forum outlining the basics of the RTW ticket. The best I could find was the following from the BA website. Is there any other good basic info on the RTW tickets that a newcomer should know? For instance, where should it be booked (AA? travel agent? doesn't matter? anyway to do it online?)


You can chose a oneworld Explorer fare in First, Business or Economy Class. You have the option to add as many extra sectors as you wish.

Because even the best-laid plans do change, you have plenty of flexibility when it comes to booking or rearranging your oneworld Explorer itinerary:

1. You can book a oneworld Explorer fare right up until one hour before you leave, depending on availibility.
2. Your journey can range from 10 days to a whole year.
3. You can cancel your oneworld Explorer ticket - without penalty - right up until the time of departure. Once your trip has begun, refunds will be according to the sectors you have already travelled.
4. Changes to your booking are free. Changes to your itinerary (within the fare rules), will incur a charge of 75 US dollars per new ticket issued.


For ease of fare calculation, we have divided the world into six 'oneworld continental zones' which we treat as individual stepping stones. The fare for your itinerary is simply based on the number of continental zones you visit or pass through, the class of travel you choose and the options you select.

http://www.british-airways.com/regio...world_ex.shtml

[This message has been edited by mre2b9 (edited 08-11-2001).]

[This message has been edited by mre2b9 (edited 08-11-2001).]