RTW trip planning help please
Jan 30, 2006 | 1:11 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 3
RTW trip planning help please
Hi Everyone,
I'm planning my 2nd RTW trip. I would like the visit the following places:
Start from Los Angeles
Amsterdam
Warsaw
Budapest
Prague
Capetown
Bangkok/Phuket
Manila
Seoul
Honolulu
Based on my research, the following routing should work:
LAX-AMS-WAW-PRG-BUD-FRA-CPT-SIN-BKK-MNL-ICN-NRT-HNL-LAX
This should qualify for the 34,000 mile tix, which costs $4,400
So I have two basic questions:
1) is this routing valid?
2) would it be cheaper if I fly to LHR first and then buy the ticket? I think the cost is significantly cheaper (>$1K)
Thanks.
Alex
I'm planning my 2nd RTW trip. I would like the visit the following places:
Start from Los Angeles
Amsterdam
Warsaw
Budapest
Prague
Capetown
Bangkok/Phuket
Manila
Seoul
Honolulu
Based on my research, the following routing should work:
LAX-AMS-WAW-PRG-BUD-FRA-CPT-SIN-BKK-MNL-ICN-NRT-HNL-LAX
This should qualify for the 34,000 mile tix, which costs $4,400
So I have two basic questions:
1) is this routing valid?
2) would it be cheaper if I fly to LHR first and then buy the ticket? I think the cost is significantly cheaper (>$1K)
Thanks.
Alex
Jan 30, 2006 | 2:10 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Programs: ME, TK, IC
Posts: 2,423
Download the mileage calculator on the star alliance website (www.staralliance.com) to find out more about approximate costs and whether your routing is valid. Good luck.
Jan 30, 2006 | 4:29 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampere
Posts: 3,346
Originally Posted by bt9906
LAX-AMS-WAW-PRG-BUD-FRA-CPT-SIN-BKK-MNL-ICN-NRT-HNL-LAX
This should qualify for the 34,000 mile tix, which costs $4,400
So I have two basic questions:
1) is this routing valid?
2) would it be cheaper if I fly to LHR first and then buy the ticket? I think the cost is significantly cheaper (>$1K)
This should qualify for the 34,000 mile tix, which costs $4,400
So I have two basic questions:
1) is this routing valid?
2) would it be cheaper if I fly to LHR first and then buy the ticket? I think the cost is significantly cheaper (>$1K)
cheers,
Henry
Jan 30, 2006 | 4:36 am
#5
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tampere
Posts: 3,346
Originally Posted by Rambuster
One of the cheapest places to start a RTW trip in Europe is currently Zagreb in Croatia.
The CRWSTAR1 fare (29k miles) is 4.049 (= USD 4850)
The CRWSTAR1 fare (29k miles) is 4.049 (= USD 4850)
cheers,
Henry
Jan 30, 2006 | 5:35 am
#6
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
Programs: LH HON, BA Gold, EK Gold
Posts: 14,508
IIRC UK RTW fares are amongst the highest in Europe. Better to start off in continental Europe.
Edit:
The UK price for the CRWSTAR1 fare is GBP 3869.- (=USD 6830).
Germany is at 5399 (USD 6532)
Edit:
The UK price for the CRWSTAR1 fare is GBP 3869.- (=USD 6830).
Germany is at 5399 (USD 6532)
Last edited by Rambuster; Jan 30, 2006 at 6:25 am Reason: Pricing added
Jan 30, 2006 | 6:30 am
#7
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Berkshire, UK
Programs: QF Silver, Marriott Gold, Amex Plat, Priority Pass
Posts: 386
Originally Posted by Rambuster
IIRC UK RTW fares are amongst the highest in Europe. Better to start off in continental Europe.
Jan 30, 2006 | 11:11 pm
#9
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 3
Great! Looks like I will be going to London to get the tix.
Some follow-up questions:
1) would it be possible to setup the routing before I go to London? I would like to go to the ticket office at the airport.
2) Can I book the segments, but leave the dates open? I did this when I used OneWorld's RTW. It was very flexible and I liked that.
3) Finally, if I remember correctly, if I purchase the tix outside, there is no waiting period before I can fly. For example, if I fly into LHR, buy the tix, I can fly the same day, right?
Thanks for all your help.
Alex
Some follow-up questions:
1) would it be possible to setup the routing before I go to London? I would like to go to the ticket office at the airport.
2) Can I book the segments, but leave the dates open? I did this when I used OneWorld's RTW. It was very flexible and I liked that.
3) Finally, if I remember correctly, if I purchase the tix outside, there is no waiting period before I can fly. For example, if I fly into LHR, buy the tix, I can fly the same day, right?
Thanks for all your help.
Alex