I want to travel around the world but I know there are so many different types of ticket I don't know where to start. Could anyone give me some advice??
I got a round the world ticket a couple of years ago - but it can be daunting when you are looking at all the different ticket types - there are so many and it is hard to know which is best...
The main round the world fare types are as follows:
One World - Global Explorer, One World Explorer and Discovery tickets. These are based on either stops or a combination of mileage and stops.
Star Alliance - Round the World ticket based on mileage. There are four levels based on 26,000, 29,000, 34,000 and 39,000 miles travelled on partner airlines of the alliance. These allow a minimum of three and a maximum of 15 stops.
Sky Team - This is similar to Star Alliance and is based on mileage and minimum and maximum stops.
Each ticket will allow you to travel to different regions, so the ticket that is right for you will depend entirely on where you would like to go.
What I would recommend is that you make a list or plan of all the countries you would like to visit and have an idea of order of importance and timeframe. Then it would be best to go and talk it through with a travel agent. While they might not be able to offer you the best rate, they will help you to understand each ticket type.
Hi Doods.
I got a round the world ticket a couple of years ago - but it can be daunting when you are looking at all the different ticket types - there are so many and it is hard to know which is best...
The main round the world fare types are as follows:
One World - Global Explorer, One World Explorer and Discovery tickets. These are based on either stops or a combination of mileage and stops.
Star Alliance - Round the World ticket based on mileage. There are four levels based on 26,000, 29,000, 34,000 and 39,000 miles travelled on partner airlines of the alliance. These allow a minimum of three and a maximum of 15 stops.
Sky Team - This is similar to Star Alliance and is based on mileage and minimum and maximum stops.
Each ticket will allow you to travel to different regions, so the ticket that is right for you will depend entirely on where you would like to go.
What I would recommend is that you make a list or plan of all the countries you would like to visit and have an idea of order of importance and timeframe. Then it would be best to go and talk it through with a travel agent. While they might not be able to offer you the best rate, they will help you to understand each ticket type.
I hope this helps. Have a fantastic trip!