Originally Posted by rangerss75
The only RTW rule I can see you're breaking (apart from the fact that MEL is not a Skyteam destination) is that you need at least three stopovers (Tel Aviv and Melbourne or Syndey is only two). Have you thought of using either One World or Star Alliance, both of which serve Melbourne?
Could you have a > 4hour connection in the US to be an extra "stopover?" Or does it need to be 24 hours since the itin is int'l?
Worst case scenario, book your last stopover close to home and fake the last stop.