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infinityplusone: It’s hard to believe the trip described here is a way the majority of members of this BB goes when it comes to travel.
With another side trip to SIN-DEL-SIN the
routing eats up almost 48K miles. This is about 9K miles (approximately the amount miles spending for AKL-TBU-AKL-PER-AKL) above the maximum mileage of 39K permitted for a CRWSTAR3. Such a ticket involves a cash-out of USD 6.000!
Going from AKL to ANC via SFO and SEA involves more than 8.5K miles and this is what happened in ANC:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
… Not having any checked bags, it isn't long before I'm rushing off to the Hilton Anchorage to check in. …
I do quite a bit of walking, albeit gingerly in places as not used to walking on ice (daytime snowmelt freezing overnight). Around the coast to Earthquake Park, along some "valleys" such as Chester Creek, etc. The scenery is stunning. With slightly dodgy weather forecast, and a limited schedule, I decide to abandon my thoughts of a day trip to Denali (sorry Seat 2A) - I don't want to get stranded! At least that is one reason for a repeat visit.
From ANC to the next stopover at JNB (via SEA, IAD, JFK and FRA) involves more than 13K miles. This is what happened in JNB:
Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
While in J'burg, I explored Sandton on foot. Most of the corporate offices had their own security and barbed wire but it didnt feel at all unsafe to me. Due to limited time, I also took a half day tour visiting Soweto and the apartheid museum - definitely recommend both, very sobering.
But as I said above: Not everyone likes beef, but I it’s a popular dish!