Originally Posted by
SQ421
Can anyone comment if the following is a valid itin? (Mileagemonkey says it is)
CPT-xLHR-MEL-xAKL-PER-SYD-xHKG-BOM-xHKG-NRT-xHKG-JFK-LAX-xLHR-xDOH-xLHR-NBO
No it isn't valid
MM has not been updated to reflect the new rules on two visits to Europe in conjunction with travel to/from Africa
And your CPT-LHR ... LHR-NBO is violating the new rules
You can get a copy of the rules on oneworld.com
The particular rule is 4(e), which in part states:
For travel originating in Africa:
One of the following backtracks is permitted
3.2.1 Africa-Europe-RTW-Europe-Africa
One of the visits to Europe must be a
transfer without stopover between Africa
and the previous/next continent.
Travel may not include Mauritius/South Africa
3.2.2 Africa-Middle East-RTW-Middle East-Africa
One of the visits to Middle East must be a
transfer without stopover between Africa
and the previous/next continent.
3.2.3 Africa-Europe-RTW-Middle East-Africa or Africa-Middle East-RTW-Europe-Africa
Travel may not include any flown or surface sector
Between Europe and Middle East
Because your two visits to Europe/Middle East are both to the Europe Zone, it falls under 3.2.1 and therefore you cannot include South Africa (or Mauritius)
Also, with regard to AKL-PER, just be aware that this is a seasonal flight - December to April I believe, and only operates twice a week (Saturday and Sunday)