First RTW---Need Advice
Feb 14, 2008 | 9:35 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NYC, USA
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First RTW---Need Advice
I'm hoping to do my first RTW in April or May of this year. I only have about 10 days, so it would be a whirlwind tour, spending a day or two in several cities.
I'd appreciate any suggestions re what cities to include. Trip would begin and end at JFK.
I would want to use AA miles for a F or Biz award.
Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions.
I'd appreciate any suggestions re what cities to include. Trip would begin and end at JFK.
I would want to use AA miles for a F or Biz award.
Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions.
Feb 14, 2008 | 10:35 pm
#2
Moderator: Asiana & Qantas Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: STR/SYD/SMF
Programs: QF LTG / P1 , LH LT SEN / HON, OZ LT Diamond +, Marriott LT PT, HH Diamond,
Posts: 15,149
I'm hoping to do my first RTW in April or May of this year. I only have about 10 days, so it would be a whirlwind tour, spending a day or two in several cities.
I'd appreciate any suggestions re what cities to include. Trip would begin and end at JFK.
I would want to use AA miles for a F or Biz award.
Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions.
I'd appreciate any suggestions re what cities to include. Trip would begin and end at JFK.
I would want to use AA miles for a F or Biz award.
Thanks in advance for any input/suggestions.
1. You will struggle to get F availability on such short notice. Currently there is no F seats at all between the US and Australia in all of April or May. Even in business it will be a challenge. There are two seats currently in all of April and May between LAX and SYD (more on LAX-AKL). But you need to be very flexible with time.
2. Why try to put an F award ATW in 10 days. Isn't the purpose of this to enjoy the world and see places? If I have to do DONE4 then yes, I often do them in 4-10 days. But when you actually want to see places, I would wait until you have more time available.
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Feb 15, 2008 | 6:10 am
#4
Moderator: Asiana & Qantas Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: STR/SYD/SMF
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Yes. Meeting in New York, meeting in London and back to work. Nothing optimized about that DONE4 whatsoever.