Originally Posted by
nk15
Thanks, it looks like that with the current cheap J fares around the world, one can do an average of 6-8 ccp with separate tickets, so I was hoping that a RTW could produce more like 4-5 cpp. If cpp value is about the same, then I guess the remaining benefit is the 16 segments and some additional level of control of travel planning, vs. the disadvantage of the complexity of doing so (as opposed to separate tickets).
So, taxes and fees are based on the initial issuing carrier, not on whom are the individual segments each time?
I am hoping that AA will continue offering the .5 bonus EQP in the next couple of years, because this will decrease the cpp cost by 25%.
I can't speak for AA's programme but actually I think RTWs are a disappointing way to earn points in BA's programme. Although the arithmetic will be different it won't be far off.
Here in Europe we are inundated with special J deals. Dublin to Hawaii is regularly under US$ 1600 in J. Oslo to South America is the same and we have sub 1000 USD fares to Hong Kong popping up.
So if you are really looking for the cheapest way to earn points it might be better to sit around in the premium fare deals forum and see what comes your way.