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Original List of booked/valid Mini-RTW 1.0 (before 10/29/2014)
FAQ: List of valid and booked mini-RTW itineraries version 2.0 (post-"enhancement")
Nov 9, 2018, 6:14 am
#721
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: IC SpAmb, SPG/Marr Plat, HH Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 37
The LO surcharge on that segment is $98.40
I didnt see TG in your itinerary (but I assume its BKK-CDG) - thats $157.
What was the YQ on your previous ticket? If it was a lot more than $255, it may be worth fighting it, if not, best to let it go.
Your European taxes will be a lot, but I doubt it would be $400.
I didnt see TG in your itinerary (but I assume its BKK-CDG) - thats $157.
What was the YQ on your previous ticket? If it was a lot more than $255, it may be worth fighting it, if not, best to let it go.
Your European taxes will be a lot, but I doubt it would be $400.
Nov 10, 2018, 10:38 am
#722
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 6
I hardly ever post on FT, but I wanted to say a huge, huge thanks to the Aeroplan community over the past few years. It is because of your expertise that I was able to learn about the ins-and-outs of AP and just booked the following:
YYZ-TPE (BR J) - 13 hour (daytime) layover
TPE-HKG (BR J) - stop
HKG-SIN (SQ J) - 18.5 hour layover
SIN-DPS (SQ J) - destination
DPS-SIN-BKK-ZRH (SQ J and LX J) - 22 hour layover
ZRH-WAW (LX Y) - stop
WAW-VIE-VCE (LO J and OS J) - 23 hour layover
VCE-LIS (TP J) - 20 hour layover
LIS-YYZ (TP J) - all done!
Charges: $328 taxes + 33.90 booking fee
Trip will take about 6 weeks. Thanks again to everyone - I couldn't have done it without you!
YYZ-TPE (BR J) - 13 hour (daytime) layover
TPE-HKG (BR J) - stop
HKG-SIN (SQ J) - 18.5 hour layover
SIN-DPS (SQ J) - destination
DPS-SIN-BKK-ZRH (SQ J and LX J) - 22 hour layover
ZRH-WAW (LX Y) - stop
WAW-VIE-VCE (LO J and OS J) - 23 hour layover
VCE-LIS (TP J) - 20 hour layover
LIS-YYZ (TP J) - all done!
Charges: $328 taxes + 33.90 booking fee
Trip will take about 6 weeks. Thanks again to everyone - I couldn't have done it without you!
Nov 16, 2018, 10:58 am
#723
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 154
I hardly ever post on FT, but I wanted to say a huge, huge thanks to the Aeroplan community over the past few years. It is because of your expertise that I was able to learn about the ins-and-outs of AP and just booked the following:
YYZ-TPE (BR J) - 13 hour (daytime) layover
TPE-HKG (BR J) - stop
HKG-SIN (SQ J) - 18.5 hour layover
SIN-DPS (SQ J) - destination
DPS-SIN-BKK-ZRH (SQ J and LX J) - 22 hour layover
ZRH-WAW (LX Y) - stop
WAW-VIE-VCE (LO J and OS J) - 23 hour layover
VCE-LIS (TP J) - 20 hour layover
LIS-YYZ (TP J) - all done!
Charges: $328 taxes + 33.90 booking fee
Trip will take about 6 weeks. Thanks again to everyone - I couldn't have done it without you!
YYZ-TPE (BR J) - 13 hour (daytime) layover
TPE-HKG (BR J) - stop
HKG-SIN (SQ J) - 18.5 hour layover
SIN-DPS (SQ J) - destination
DPS-SIN-BKK-ZRH (SQ J and LX J) - 22 hour layover
ZRH-WAW (LX Y) - stop
WAW-VIE-VCE (LO J and OS J) - 23 hour layover
VCE-LIS (TP J) - 20 hour layover
LIS-YYZ (TP J) - all done!
Charges: $328 taxes + 33.90 booking fee
Trip will take about 6 weeks. Thanks again to everyone - I couldn't have done it without you!
Nov 16, 2018, 12:20 pm
#724
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 2
Not super active on FT but I booked this mini-RTW about month ago and thought I should share. Had a hell of a time making it work, it's a bit pricey but I'm quite happy with how it came together in the end.
It'll be over six weeks next summer with my girlfriend & I.. it's her first time in business class as well so I made sure to get us on the dreamliner a few times with AC & SIN and EVA home.
YYC -- LHR / AC J / 787 / 20hr layover
LHR -- VIE / OS J / 321 / 1hr layover
VIE -- AMM / OS J / 319 / STOP - 6 days in Jordan
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AMM -- IST / TK J / 332 / 4hr layover
IST -- SIN / SIN J / 772 / 14hr layover
SIN -- PER / SIN J / 787 / DESTINATION - 2.5 weeks in Australia
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PER -- SIN / SIN J / 787 / 5hr layover
SIN -- MNL / SIN J / 333 / STOP - 1.5 weeks in Philippines (Palawan)
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MNL -- TPE / EVA J / 777 / 3hr layover
TPE - YVR / EVA J / 777 / 2hr layover
YVR - YYC / AC J / 319 / HOME
160k AP and $1,150 CAD in YQ fees per ticket. The only way I could make Jordan work within the MPM was by flying direct to LHR on AC metal and then Austrian to Amman, those 3 flights make up the bulk of the YQ fees.
The MPM for the itinerary was 15,374 (Perth)... and that first leg from Calgary to Jordan to Perth (via LHR/VIE/IST/SIN) is 15,249 miles haha...
I had to call four times because the first 3 AP agents said it would be an invalid itinerary and didn't want to put the 11 flights in the system to validate the itinerary. The fourth lady finally agreed to try but she was doubtful, when they system validated the ticket, she laughed and said that was the tightest booking she's ever made and couldn't believe it worked.
It'll be over six weeks next summer with my girlfriend & I.. it's her first time in business class as well so I made sure to get us on the dreamliner a few times with AC & SIN and EVA home.
YYC -- LHR / AC J / 787 / 20hr layover
LHR -- VIE / OS J / 321 / 1hr layover
VIE -- AMM / OS J / 319 / STOP - 6 days in Jordan
-----------------
AMM -- IST / TK J / 332 / 4hr layover
IST -- SIN / SIN J / 772 / 14hr layover
SIN -- PER / SIN J / 787 / DESTINATION - 2.5 weeks in Australia
-----------------
PER -- SIN / SIN J / 787 / 5hr layover
SIN -- MNL / SIN J / 333 / STOP - 1.5 weeks in Philippines (Palawan)
-----------------
MNL -- TPE / EVA J / 777 / 3hr layover
TPE - YVR / EVA J / 777 / 2hr layover
YVR - YYC / AC J / 319 / HOME
160k AP and $1,150 CAD in YQ fees per ticket. The only way I could make Jordan work within the MPM was by flying direct to LHR on AC metal and then Austrian to Amman, those 3 flights make up the bulk of the YQ fees.
The MPM for the itinerary was 15,374 (Perth)... and that first leg from Calgary to Jordan to Perth (via LHR/VIE/IST/SIN) is 15,249 miles haha...
I had to call four times because the first 3 AP agents said it would be an invalid itinerary and didn't want to put the 11 flights in the system to validate the itinerary. The fourth lady finally agreed to try but she was doubtful, when they system validated the ticket, she laughed and said that was the tightest booking she's ever made and couldn't believe it worked.
Nov 16, 2018, 5:07 pm
#725
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: IC SpAmb, SPG/Marr Plat, HH Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 37
The LO surcharge on that segment is $98.40
I didnt see TG in your itinerary (but I assume its BKK-CDG) - thats $157.
What was the YQ on your previous ticket? If it was a lot more than $255, it may be worth fighting it, if not, best to let it go.
Your European taxes will be a lot, but I doubt it would be $400.
I didnt see TG in your itinerary (but I assume its BKK-CDG) - thats $157.
What was the YQ on your previous ticket? If it was a lot more than $255, it may be worth fighting it, if not, best to let it go.
Your European taxes will be a lot, but I doubt it would be $400.
Nov 16, 2018, 5:10 pm
#726
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL
Posts: 23,314
Nov 16, 2018, 5:14 pm
#727
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YYZ
Programs: IC SpAmb, SPG/Marr Plat, HH Gold, Amex Plat
Posts: 37
There seems to be no more fuel surcharges booking TP with Aeroplan. The best part is there is still a lot of availability in J for peak travel periods. If there’s no direct flights to LIS, there’s often married flights available with a connection through LIS on TP to other destinations in Europe.
Nov 16, 2018, 5:18 pm
#728
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM SK EBG LATAM BL
Posts: 23,314
UPDATE: Finally had some time today to call Aeroplan. Not sure if it’s because I called during the day, but I got a really nice and knowledgeable supervisor who recalculated the fees for my itinerary and I’m now getting a refund of close to $400 each! Final cost is 155k points+$304 taxes+booking fee each.
Nov 17, 2018, 10:31 am
#729
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE MM, BA Gold, SQ Silver, Bonvoy Tit LTG, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond
Posts: 44,354
I had to call four times because the first 3 AP agents said it would be an invalid itinerary and didn't want to put the 11 flights in the system to validate the itinerary. The fourth lady finally agreed to try but she was doubtful, when they system validated the ticket, she laughed and said that was the tightest booking she's ever made and couldn't believe it worked.
Nov 21, 2018, 7:11 am
#730
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 14
Haven't posted for a while. With the help of recent postings, I was able to create and book the itinerary below:
YYZ-EWR (AC J) - 8 hour (daytime) layover
EWR-ARN (SK J) - 6 hour layover
ARN-CPH (SK J) - STOP
CPH-VIE (OS J) - 21 hour layover
VIE- TPE (BR J) - 7 hour layover
TPE - BKK (TG J) - DESTINATION
BKK - SIN (SQ J) - 6 hour layover
SIN - KIX (SQ J) - STOP
KIX - TPE (BR Y) - 9 hour layover
TPE - LAX (BR J) - 3 hour layover
LAX - YYZ (AC J)
Charges: $273.86 taxes + 33.90 booking fee
Trip will take about 5 weeks.
YYZ-EWR (AC J) - 8 hour (daytime) layover
EWR-ARN (SK J) - 6 hour layover
ARN-CPH (SK J) - STOP
CPH-VIE (OS J) - 21 hour layover
VIE- TPE (BR J) - 7 hour layover
TPE - BKK (TG J) - DESTINATION
BKK - SIN (SQ J) - 6 hour layover
SIN - KIX (SQ J) - STOP
KIX - TPE (BR Y) - 9 hour layover
TPE - LAX (BR J) - 3 hour layover
LAX - YYZ (AC J)
Charges: $273.86 taxes + 33.90 booking fee
Trip will take about 5 weeks.
Nov 21, 2018, 10:26 am
#731
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: YTZ, YYZ, AMS
Programs: Platinum Zirconium in Life, aeroplan, FB, Avios, IHG
Posts: 603
Delete
Last edited by aeroman380; Nov 21, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Nov 26, 2018, 9:49 pm
#732
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: yyz
Programs: Aeroplan SE50K, Marriott Platinum, BW Diamond, Hilton Gold
Posts: 33
Hi All, Just starting to plan a trip for my parents as a gift for their retirement for 2019 Sep/Oct.
Got them enough miles to book round trip to Australia in Bus class. As this might be a complex booking I was asking an award booking service to see if they can find me this booking:
YYZ to NRT (Stop)
NRT to MEL (Destination)
MEL to SIN (Stop)
SIN to YYZ
Is this allowed? I was told that only 1 stop is allowed and MEL is counted as 2nd stop. Is this true? Can they not stay in Japan and Singapore as a STOP when there destination in MEL?
Looking at previous posts It seems that this is doable. I have booked small trips for me and my wife but not this big and that too in bus class. Any help is appreciated.
Got them enough miles to book round trip to Australia in Bus class. As this might be a complex booking I was asking an award booking service to see if they can find me this booking:
YYZ to NRT (Stop)
NRT to MEL (Destination)
MEL to SIN (Stop)
SIN to YYZ
Is this allowed? I was told that only 1 stop is allowed and MEL is counted as 2nd stop. Is this true? Can they not stay in Japan and Singapore as a STOP when there destination in MEL?
Looking at previous posts It seems that this is doable. I have booked small trips for me and my wife but not this big and that too in bus class. Any help is appreciated.
Dec 1, 2018, 2:55 pm
#733
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: YUL
Programs: Aeroplan 50K, Accor Diamond
Posts: 253
Was trying to book a mini RTW including a flight with the new Turkish 789 but, despite plenty of availability in October 2019, no agent were able to book it. The itinerary was valid though:
YUL-YYZ - AC a320 J
YYZ-TPE - BR b773 J
TPE-SIN - BR b773 J (19h layover)
SIN-DPS - SQ a333 J (STOP)
DPS-IST - TK b789 J (STOP) -not bookable
IST-MXP - TK a333 J (STOP)
MXP-VIE - OS e190 J (16 hours layover)
VIE-YUL OS b767 J
420 CAD in taxes and fees per pax
Ended up changing my plans and booked this for 2 pax:
YUL-YYZ - AC a320 J
YYZ-TPE - BR b773 J
TPE-DPS - BR a333 J (STOP)
DPS-SIN - SQ a333 J
SIN-JNB SQ a359 J (STOP) -I hesitate with a stop in GBE, LUN or LLW (with additional flight with SA) as they were all valid but my SO ended up choosing the stop
JNB-ADD ET a359 J
ADD-IST ET b738 J (STOP)
IST-VIE TK a333 J (16 hours layover)
VIE-YUL OS b767 J
740 CAD in taxes and fees per pax
YUL-YYZ - AC a320 J
YYZ-TPE - BR b773 J
TPE-SIN - BR b773 J (19h layover)
SIN-DPS - SQ a333 J (STOP)
DPS-IST - TK b789 J (STOP) -not bookable
IST-MXP - TK a333 J (STOP)
MXP-VIE - OS e190 J (16 hours layover)
VIE-YUL OS b767 J
420 CAD in taxes and fees per pax
Ended up changing my plans and booked this for 2 pax:
YUL-YYZ - AC a320 J
YYZ-TPE - BR b773 J
TPE-DPS - BR a333 J (STOP)
DPS-SIN - SQ a333 J
SIN-JNB SQ a359 J (STOP) -I hesitate with a stop in GBE, LUN or LLW (with additional flight with SA) as they were all valid but my SO ended up choosing the stop
JNB-ADD ET a359 J
ADD-IST ET b738 J (STOP)
IST-VIE TK a333 J (16 hours layover)
VIE-YUL OS b767 J
740 CAD in taxes and fees per pax
Last edited by monsieurcumulus; Dec 3, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Dec 18, 2018, 1:24 am
#734
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 174
YVR-YYC-YYZ-WAW (AC/LO)
WAW-LWO (LO)
LWO-IST-ALA (TK)
ALA-ICN-SEA-YVR (OZ/AC)
J, $515 in YQ + phone booking fee. excited to be heading to central asia!
WAW-LWO (LO)
LWO-IST-ALA (TK)
ALA-ICN-SEA-YVR (OZ/AC)
J, $515 in YQ + phone booking fee. excited to be heading to central asia!
Dec 22, 2018, 11:34 pm
#735
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: amex, Aeroplan
Posts: 9
My second mini-rtw:
YUL-ZHR
ZHR-DAR (Stop)
DAR-ADD
ADD-BKK (Stop)
BKK-DPS (final)
DPS-SIN
SIN-PEK
PEK-YUL
YUL-ZHR
ZHR-DAR (Stop)
DAR-ADD
ADD-BKK (Stop)
BKK-DPS (final)
DPS-SIN
SIN-PEK
PEK-YUL