Comments request on ex-MRU rtw
May 12, 2007 | 12:17 pm
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Comments request on ex-MRU rtw
I am planning the following RTW from MRU in A class. I would appreciate any comments, especially ways to improve mileage or visit more interesting places.
mru-lhr-gig-scl-ipc-scl-gig-mia-anc-dfw-jfk-yvr-lax
lax-jfk (buy separately)
jfk-syd-ayq-syd-akl-syd-jnb-mru
In the above GIG, IPC, and JFK are obligatory, and I do want to get to GIG at the beginning of this trip.
mru-lhr-gig-scl-ipc-scl-gig-mia-anc-dfw-jfk-yvr-lax
lax-jfk (buy separately)
jfk-syd-ayq-syd-akl-syd-jnb-mru
In the above GIG, IPC, and JFK are obligatory, and I do want to get to GIG at the beginning of this trip.
May 12, 2007 | 12:36 pm
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I am planning the following RTW from MRU in A class. I would appreciate any comments, especially ways to improve mileage or visit more interesting places.
mru-lhr-gig-scl-ipc-scl-gig-mia-anc-dfw-jfk-yvr-lax
lax-jfk (buy separately)
jfk-syd-ayq-syd-akl-syd-jnb-mru
In the above GIG, IPC, and JFK are obligatory, and I do want to get to GIG at the beginning of this trip.
mru-lhr-gig-scl-ipc-scl-gig-mia-anc-dfw-jfk-yvr-lax
lax-jfk (buy separately)
jfk-syd-ayq-syd-akl-syd-jnb-mru
In the above GIG, IPC, and JFK are obligatory, and I do want to get to GIG at the beginning of this trip.
May 12, 2007 | 12:41 pm
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I am planning the following RTW from MRU in A class. I would appreciate any comments, especially ways to improve mileage or visit more interesting places.
mru-lhr-gig-scl-ipc-scl-gig-mia-anc-dfw-jfk-yvr-lax
lax-jfk (buy separately)
jfk-syd-ayq-syd-akl-syd-jnb-mru
In the above GIG, IPC, and JFK are obligatory, and I do want to get to GIG at the beginning of this trip.
mru-lhr-gig-scl-ipc-scl-gig-mia-anc-dfw-jfk-yvr-lax
lax-jfk (buy separately)
jfk-syd-ayq-syd-akl-syd-jnb-mru
In the above GIG, IPC, and JFK are obligatory, and I do want to get to GIG at the beginning of this trip.
You only have 19 segments so you can add one more. You do not have any segments in Europe so why not a long haul (e.g. RT toDXB) there and drop one of the NA ones.
In any case, you cannot fly YVR-LAX because AS is not permitted on a ONE ticket. Why not do YVR-SFO on QF instead?
You could have a longer and more interesting itinerary in SWP, instead of two RT. How about SYD-AKL-ADL-PER-SYD and purchase a AYQ RT from ADL or SYD.
May 12, 2007 | 12:44 pm
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May 12, 2007 | 12:56 pm
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Only through the first part of June. Counting on those through-flights very far out is risky business. Some of them are great for BA tier point hunters if they can be bought on KUP fares.
May 12, 2007 | 1:02 pm
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May 12, 2007 | 1:19 pm
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Sorry to bore the regulars, but I have to jump in and answer the "destinations" component of OP's question with "although you don't include JNB, if you have any interest in wildlife check out Kruger National Park to see if it interests you."
Since I'm always hooting about the place I'd better point out that I have no ties to it.
Since I'm always hooting about the place I'd better point out that I have no ties to it.
May 12, 2007 | 1:27 pm
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Sorry to bore the regulars, but I have to jump in and answer the "destinations" component of OP's question with "although you don't include JNB, if you have any interest in wildlife check out Kruger National Park to see if it interests you."
Since I'm always hooting about the place I'd better point out that I have no ties to it.
Since I'm always hooting about the place I'd better point out that I have no ties to it.
May 12, 2007 | 3:51 pm
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Big difference in "mood" between the two, if you haven't been there/done that. Kruger was set up for local families to go out to the park and hang out with the animals, which (except for spotted cats) all but jump in your lap. It's very do-it-yourself, relatively inexpensive (although they've discovered "tourists"). East Africa is still Great White Hunter territory - without a guide, the animals are spots in the distance, and boy do they get excited when you point things at them, even telephoto lenses.