J and I have made it back to London which means we've now officially finished our OneWorld Global Explorer RTW ticket! It's quite amazing to think that we set out from here 7 months ago with 3 pages worth of flight information detailing the 16 air segments of our RTW ticket. The itinerary seemed so daunting to us back then and we felt like it would take us forever to complete it. After making this circle around the world I can tell you that it all flew by in a flash!
Overall, J and I really liked the OneWorld Global Explorer ticket. Although the complicated fare rules made the initial planning difficult, we now look back and are very appreciative at the various restrictions that we first found frustrating. Too many options is not a good thing. The ticket really helped us prioritize our destinations and allowed us to map out a feasible route at an affordable price!
In case you are considering buying a OneWorld Global Explorer ticket here are some of our words of wisdom:
- When it comes to baggage allowances go with the lowest common denominator - 1 bag weighing no more than 23 kgs. We learned this the hard way.
- American Airline is a great alliance member to buy your OneWorld ticket from. They actually have a specialized division staffed with knowledgeable and competent service representatives who has all been trained to handle this OneWorld RTW ticket.
- We booked our itinerary on the phone, but the OneWorld website recently launched an application to let you book/manage your ticket online!
- Quality of airline: British Airways and Quantas = awesome; Cathay Pacific, American and Lan = pretty good; Iberia = awful.
- It's a great value, especially if you are able to buy it in Canada. =)
Current Location: London, UK