round the world ticket
Jul 27, 2010 | 9:22 am
#1
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round the world ticket
I'm planning to make a round the world trip starting from Bangkok. United Airlines and Emirates have a great deal from here for only US$2900 business class. I'm wondering how the business class of United and Emirates are.
Also I want to know what the best way of travelling is, going east or west.
Also I want to know what the best way of travelling is, going east or west.
Jul 27, 2010 | 11:15 am
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I'm planning to make a round the world trip starting from Bangkok. United Airlines and Emirates have a great deal from here for only US$2900 business class. I'm wondering how the business class of United and Emirates are.
Also I want to know what the best way of travelling is, going east or west.
Also I want to know what the best way of travelling is, going east or west.
Jul 27, 2010 | 11:26 am
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I'm planning to make a round the world trip starting from Bangkok. United Airlines and Emirates have a great deal from here for only US$2900 business class. I'm wondering how the business class of United and Emirates are.
Also I want to know what the best way of travelling is, going east or west.
Also I want to know what the best way of travelling is, going east or west.
Jul 27, 2010 | 2:40 pm
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RTW pricing varys wildly by start point, but you generally have to buy in the country you start from. US$2900 sounds a very good deal even if taxes + fees are extra.
As for direction I would always advise flying westbound. Longer days, fewer redeyes, more cabin service experience.
Jul 27, 2010 | 7:57 pm
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Holly! 2.9K around world in biz? I'm coming with yal.
Seriously, ru sure it's not a cargo fare?
Holly! 2.9K around world in biz? I'm coming with yal.
Seriously, ru sure it's not a cargo fare?