Round the World with oneworld

Plan and book your very own Round the World trip with up to 15 stops from 700 destinations in 150 countries with the member airlines of the oneworld® alliance.

It's easy to plan your Round the World trip with oneworld Explorer as the fare you pay is simply based on the number of continental zones you visit and the travel class. Alerts advise if you select a route that is not possible, only available seats are displayed and one price is provided once you have created your itinerary, so you can't go wrong!

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Example Itineraries

Round the World itineraries must travel in one continuous direction either west or east between continental zones, but you can travel around freely within a continental zone, depending on the number of sectors you have available. For example, you can travel west from Australia to Asia, to Europe, to San Francisco then travel freely around North America, then back to Australia.

We have suggested these itineraries for inspiration, but you can plan and book your own dream trip in a few simple steps.


Example Itinerary: "Romance" - 4 continental zones


Sydney - Hong Kong - Paris - London - Venice - Budapest – Barbados (via London) - New York - San Francisco - Sydney
Paris



Japan

Example Itinerary: "Culture" - 4 contintental zones


Melbourne - Beijing (via Sydney) - Osaka, make your own way to Tokyo – Rome, make your own way to Pisa - London – Barcelona, make your own way to Madrid - Mexico City - New York - San Francisco - Melbourne (via Sydney)



Example Itinerary: "Adventure" - 5 continental zones


Brisbane - Tokyo – Hanoi, make your own way to Ho Chi Minh City - Hong Kong – Kathmandu, make your own way to Delhi - Amman - Istanbul - London - Bermuda - New York - Santiago - Auckland - Queenstown – Brisbane
Queenstown



Phuket

Example Itinerary: "Relaxation" - 6 continental zones


Sydney - Phuket - Colombo - Capetown - Nice - Madrid - Rio de Janeiro - Miami - Los Angeles - Honolulu - Sydney

Fares

Your Round the World fare is based on the number of continental zones you visit or pass through (including your continent of origin) and your travel class*, rather than the distance you fly, which makes planning your journey simple. Children 2 to 11 years of age may be eligible to travel at 75% of the applicable fare^.

Fares are in AUD and are based on example itineraries. Fares include charges and taxes as at 1 July 2008 which may fluctuate due to changes. The fares are based on itineraries with the most direct routing.

Continental Zones
Travel Class Departing 4 5 6
Economy
1 Jan - 27 May
16 Aug - 2 Dec
25 Dec - 31 Dec
$4,687~ $4,905~ $5,657~
28 May - 15 Aug
3 Dec - 24 Dec
$4,887~ $5,205~ $5,957~
Business All Year $12,207~ $13,249~ $14,787~
First All Year $16,707~ $17,649~ $18,787~

* If an aircraft serving part of your itinerary doesn't have a first or business cabin, customers will be booked into a lower class cabin. Mileage and tier points can only be accrued from eligible fares in the cabin flown. Premium Economy is not available on the oneworld Explorer fare.
^ If travelling with an infant, contact your local Qantas Office
~ Prices include taxes and charges and are subject to change.

Continental Zones

To create your Round the World trip, simply design your itinerary using a minimum of four and a maximum of six of the oneworld continental zones:

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oneworld Affiliate Airlines

When you are planning your Round the World trip you can book flights on any of the 10 member oneworld airlines and the affiliate airlines listed below:*

If you are a member of a oneworld airline's frequent flyer program, you will earn miles/points^ on eligible flights. You will also enjoy all the privileges to which your membership status entitles you.


American Airlines
British Airways Cathay Pacific Iberia Japan
Airlines
LAN Malev Qantas
American Eagle
American Connection
Executive Air
Chautauqua
Trans States
BA CityFlyer~
Comair~
Sun-Air~
Dragonair Air Nostrum
Gestair
JALways
J-Air
JAL Express
Japan Trans Ocean Air
Lan Express
Lan Peru
Lan Ecuador
Lan Argentina
Carpatair
Base Ltd
Moldavian Airlines#
QantasLink
Alliance Airlines

Finnair and Royal Jordanian do not have any affiliates.
* All Affiliate carrier flights must be booked using codeshare carrier designator code ie: AA/AY/BA/CX/IB/JC/JL/JO/KA/LA/LP/MA/NU/QF/RJ/XL/4M.
^Check with your frequent flyer program for details. Each oneworld alliance airline reserves the right to change its frequent flyer program rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers, and to end its frequent flyer program in accordance with its relevant frequent flyer program rules. Mileage and tier points can only be accrued from eligible fares in the cabin flown.

~ Independently operated franchise carriers using the British Airways name, livery and flight code and offering British Airways products and services.
# Travel is not permitted on Moldavian Airlines flights between Budapest and Chisinau.
oneworld Explorer is available on scheduled flights that are both operated and marketed by a oneworld airline, or on a oneworld member airline affiliate. (Marketed means there must be a oneworld airline flight number on the ticket.)

Fare Rules

When creating your Round the World trip, the oneworld booking tool automatically validates your trip against the fare rules, so there's no need for you to remember them. It also checks for availability, displaying only flights that have seats available for the dates and routes you've selected - and then provides an instant price for your trip.

* No stopover permitted in Hong Kong if travel is via Hong Kong to Rome on QF3860/3861.
^ Except if originating from South West Pacific or Hong Kong where, if in first and business class, there is no minimum stay.
~ Travel is not permitted on Moldavian Airlines, affiliate of Malev Hungarian Airlines, between Budapest and Chisinau.

Information is correct at 11 November 2008 and is subject to change without notice. These fares are subject to capacity controls and availability is limited. Charges may apply for re-booking, re-routings, cancellations and refunds. Further conditions apply. Please speak to any of the oneworld member airlines (American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev, Royal Jordanian or Qantas) or your licensed Travel Agent if you have queries in connection with your travel.

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