Round the world with more flexibility
ROUND-THE-WORLD airfares are a great option if you're planning on taking off for a global adventure.
But finding the best deal to suit your needs is not necessary easily, as there is literally a world of options when it comes to round-the-world airfares.
Flight Centre Limited's airfare experts have compiled some tips.
1. Ask an expert to build an itinerary: You probably won't find the best round-the-world itinerary to suit your needs and budget on-the-shelf or neatly packaged online. Experts can build a tailored itinerary to suit your individual needs, using a combination of traditional airlines, new age and low cost carriers (LCCs).
2. Student fares: If you are aged under 26 or a full-time student, you may be able to save money by including some exclusive one-way fares in your itinerary.
3. Overland journeys: Many travellers like to include overland legs in their round-the-world itineraries. This may include car, coach or rail travel within a country or region. Rather than waste time and money by backtracking to your original destination to catch the next flight in your round-the-world journey, ask your agent to tailor an itinerary that allows you to fly in to one city and out of another.
4. Side trips: If you plan to travel extensively within a particular region such as Europe, use Low Cost Carriers (LCCs) for side trips. This option is ideal if you are backpacking or have a base to park your luggage to avoid LCCs' hefty checked luggage fees.
5. Think flexibility: The cheapest option is not necessarily the best. Chances are, you're going to want to stay longer in some cities and include other destinations in your trip. If you're looking for flexibility and freedom to change dates and destinations, ensure you buy a fare that allows you to do that at a small cost.
See Flight Centre. for more tips.
