RTW with DL and KE
Feb 23, 2009 | 3:57 am
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RTW with DL and KE
I am looking to book a RTW ticket (either paying with cash or miles - not sure yet). Looking for one of two options:
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
or
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-CDG-IKA (AF)
-overland-
ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
Neither Delta's nor Koreans site seems to allow RTW bookings with any logic. Looking for suggestions of the best way to go about arranging this.
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
or
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-CDG-IKA (AF)
-overland-
ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
Neither Delta's nor Koreans site seems to allow RTW bookings with any logic. Looking for suggestions of the best way to go about arranging this.
Feb 23, 2009 | 5:32 am
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I am looking to book a RTW ticket (either paying with cash or miles - not sure yet). Looking for one of two options:
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
or
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-CDG-IKA (AF)
-overland-
ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
Neither Delta's nor Koreans site seems to allow RTW bookings with any logic. Looking for suggestions of the best way to go about arranging this.
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
or
RNO-SLC-ATL-PRG (DL)
PRG-CDG-IKA (AF)
-overland-
ICN-SFO (KE)
SFO-RNO (UA/DL)
Neither Delta's nor Koreans site seems to allow RTW bookings with any logic. Looking for suggestions of the best way to go about arranging this.
Just an observation. With currency changes you may want to consider starting your trip in ICN...I know that with a OneWorld RTW that can mean almost 1/2 off.
Feb 23, 2009 | 5:55 am
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None of the SkyTeam carriers allow for reasonable RTW bookings online that I am aware of. A TA or the 800 number should be able to do it for you no problem.
Also keep in mind that a RTW ticket requires three stops. Your itineraries appear to only have two (PRG and ICN), unless SFO is a real stop.
Also keep in mind that a RTW ticket requires three stops. Your itineraries appear to only have two (PRG and ICN), unless SFO is a real stop.
Feb 23, 2009 | 7:39 am
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Iran to Pakistan to China, then into North Korea, back to China and either by ferry or air to South Korea. I know there used to be a China->South Korea ferry but not sure if it is still running.
The real trip is Tehran to Pyongyang overland... but ICN is the closest point to get a SkyTeam return to the US and onward to Europe.
Feb 23, 2009 | 8:03 am
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You'd pick the alliance partner forum, in your case the SkyTeam forum.
You are definitely allowed to have surface segments in RTW itineraries but I'm not sure if there is a max distance like on an open jaw rule. That might mess things up for you.
Also consider returning to the USA from one of several airports in China that have service, unless you really also want to see S. Korea, which it doesn't seem is the case.
You are definitely allowed to have surface segments in RTW itineraries but I'm not sure if there is a max distance like on an open jaw rule. That might mess things up for you.
Also consider returning to the USA from one of several airports in China that have service, unless you really also want to see S. Korea, which it doesn't seem is the case.
Feb 23, 2009 | 2:49 pm
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Mar 5, 2009 | 2:02 pm
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Sounds like a "worst countries of the world" grand tour. I'm sure it would be very interesting (not to say dangerous) but you had better leave plenty of connecting time to answer questions from Homeland Security upon your arrival back in SFO.
Mar 9, 2009 | 12:07 pm
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Well, yes, overland, and to North Korea, but not across the DMZ...
Iran to Pakistan to China, then into North Korea, back to China and either by ferry or air to South Korea. I know there used to be a China->South Korea ferry but not sure if it is still running.
The real trip is Tehran to Pyongyang overland... but ICN is the closest point to get a SkyTeam return to the US and onward to Europe.
Iran to Pakistan to China, then into North Korea, back to China and either by ferry or air to South Korea. I know there used to be a China->South Korea ferry but not sure if it is still running.
The real trip is Tehran to Pyongyang overland... but ICN is the closest point to get a SkyTeam return to the US and onward to Europe.
Mar 9, 2009 | 2:24 pm
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