RTW - 2 parallel itineraries
Sep 24, 2014 | 4:13 am
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RTW - 2 parallel itineraries
I am sorry if this is the wrong thread, but here goes my question.
Currently the RTW in C class for Star Alliance passengers starting in Europe has a new rule that states that the last intercontinental segment must not start earlier than 10 days after the first flight.
Is it possible to be on two separate but "overlapping" in time RTW itineraries one starting in Europe the other in the US?
Currently the RTW in C class for Star Alliance passengers starting in Europe has a new rule that states that the last intercontinental segment must not start earlier than 10 days after the first flight.
Is it possible to be on two separate but "overlapping" in time RTW itineraries one starting in Europe the other in the US?
"nesting RTWs" I will remember that.
Sep 24, 2014 | 4:40 am
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An RTW ticket is still cheaper from WAW to SYD than a regular one. I will add visiting friends in the US into the itinerary. It's a mixture of business and leisure. I know it's not exactly very practical... just looking at options. And booking two RTW itineraries might make sense in one of the scenarios.
Sep 24, 2014 | 4:49 am
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1. The ten day rule is just a minimum stay provision. Its role is partially to make it difficult to use RTW fares for business trips or MRs.
2. If your RTW includes Australia, be sure to check the maximum mileage rules carefully. Typically including SYD in a RTW incurs an additional fee for the extra distance flown.
2. If your RTW includes Australia, be sure to check the maximum mileage rules carefully. Typically including SYD in a RTW incurs an additional fee for the extra distance flown.
Sep 24, 2014 | 4:51 am
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1. The ten day rule is just a minimum stay provision. Its role is partially to make it difficult to use RTW fares for business trips or MRs.
2. If your RTW includes Australia, be sure to check the maximum mileage rules carefully. Typically including SYD in a RTW incurs an additional fee for the extra distance flown.
2. If your RTW includes Australia, be sure to check the maximum mileage rules carefully. Typically including SYD in a RTW incurs an additional fee for the extra distance flown.
Sep 24, 2014 | 6:41 am
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Also check starting points in Asia. Last time I checked Korea was cheapest. You could use the first RTW only to Korea, then get the second from there, go back to Korea and keep circling. Or buy a One Way to Korea and start from there.