Originally Posted by
Asics
Hi all
Am planning an itinerary over the Xmas-NYE season, a tough ask.
Would be v. grateful for any tips and tricks!
BOS-JFK-LAX-MEL-CBR-MEL-AKL-MEL-DXB-GVA-DXB-BOS.
OW tool quoted >$5k; I think I can DIY for $4,400 (JFK-DXB-MEL-DXB-GVA-DXB-BOS; BOS-JFK; MEL-CBR-MEL; MEL-AKL-MEL), but wondering whether picking a different routing/origin would be likely to save.
Any help much appreciated - thanks!
Since you say the tool quoted >$5, I'm assume you're considering purchasing a LONE4 (economy class, 4 continent) ticket
The base price of this ticket if starting in the USA is $5299, to which must be added the various country arrival/departure taxes and the various airline surcharges. (So I would have expected your itinerary to price out at over $6K)
Looks like you can save by going DIY
(Note: you itinerary is four continent, even though you only visit three. This is because of a rule that says if you fly direct Europe/Middle East to South West Pacific or v.v. then Asia must be counted
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