Originally Posted by mad_atta
I'm looking into a RTW itinerary ex SYD in July...SYD-YVR-YYZ-VRA-YYZ-LHR-NRT-PVG-ICN-SYD...which according to Great Circle Mapper is 29,018 miles.
First of all, remember that the Great Circle mapper, as handy as it is, is really only a 'rough and ready' guide. Note their warning:
"This information may not be accurate or current and is not valid for navigation or flight planning."
You should download the *A Round the World Mileage Calculator, which will give you the offical *A distance for each sector.
Originally Posted by mad_atta
[I]s there any leeway for being ... a small amount over the mileage limit? Or is that solely down to the discretion of the issuer?
I was quoted 'Star2' for a plan of 29008 a couple of years ago. I don't know if it's possible for a human being to cut you any slack, or if it's all down to the computer.
Originally Posted by mad_atta
If need be we could fly VRA-YUL-LHR, which would get us down below the limit, but there's only 1 flight a week VRA-YUL at that time of year, and it forces an overnight in YUL, so that would be a last resort. Any info appreciated!
Are there no flights from western Canada to Cuba? If not YVR, check YYC.
Originally Posted by mad_atta
Incidentally, another seemingly sensible option would be to fly SYD-HNL-YYZ, however an itinerary including Cuba is not allowed to include any US city, unfortunately. Although the SYD-YVR flights touch down there, it is not included as a transit on the ticket, so that would slip under the radar.
I believe that (at least some of) the SYD-YVR flights are non-stop.
cheers,
Henry