Originally Posted by Mwenenzi
Welcome to FT.
Questions and answers on this forum are often about OneWorld Explorer xONEx (segment - continent based) or OneWorld Global (mileage based) tickets. Many people here (as opposed to the general public) also want to maximise frequent flyer points & status earning, so we go the
long way where possible.
STA Travel's RTW option is likely to have been put together by them, so questions about this product may not be able to answered by FT'ers. Some of these travel agent RTW’s are good value depending on where you want to go (see also
www.bestflights.com.au)
I would check with STA as to whether or not this is actually a "suggested intinery" or infact a set route that must be followed.
I had a RTW ticket last year and flew SYD-SCL then through SA. then to get to Costa Rica I flew LIM-MIA-SJO. Flights in Latin America are extremely expensive especially once they add on the gringo tax, I looked at flying LIM-SJO with TACA but it was going to cost AUD$1000 one way.
There is a great OW RTW initinery validator tool somewhere try doing a search for it.
There is no reason why you can't fly into India on BA then fly home on QF direct or CX and stop over in HKG.
Agree with
Mwenenzi bestflights is an excellent site.