THE FAQ is an excellent reference but be aware that it is a little out of date, so don't take everything there as final.
Perhaps the easiest starting point for someone totally unfamiliar with RTWs would be not the FAQ but this, which is arguably easier to read:
http://www.oneworld.com/ow/air-trave...world-explorer
Last edited by Viajero; Mar 6, 2008 at 3:41 pm