Ten Tips for Around the World Flights

If you’re planning a trip that includes more than a couple of countries, there are many ways to plan your trip that will avoid difficulty, confusion and stress; here are some ideas:

One, keep in mind that few airlines offer global service in the true sense, but they usually partner with many different airlines that travel to the areas they don’t service.

Two, round-the-world tickets cost less than the amount of money you’d pay buying tickets independently of each other. You always end up paying more if you opt for buying a ticket between stops than you do for around the world airfare.

Three, they are a little more expensive than a return ticket between locations at different ends of the world, but less expensive if you schedule two or more stops along the way. This means if you flew straight from to, you’d pay less, but if you stopped at a couple of locations between the two countries and stayed a day or two, it would be less expensive to purchase a round-the-world ticket.

Four, a round-the-world travel itinerary is an excellent option if you plan on visiting several different countries, especially in a short amount of time.

Five, a round-the-world ticket is cheaper or more expensive depending on the country you’re traveling from. If you travel from a more developed country, tickets are usually cheaper. If you travel from a less developed country, round-the-world airfare is generally more expensive.

Six, remember to have your passport in a safe, easily accessible place at all times; a passport holder that goes around the neck is ideal and the best choice if you’ll be doing a long stretch of traveling.

Seven, round-the-world plane ticket allows you to fly around the world, generally over a year period and with up to ten stops at different airports around the world.

Eight, carry a good money pouch, as well as a list of currency conversion measurements. If you have a laptop available, or have access to a computer, there are a number of excellent currency conversion websites, including www.exchangerate.com, www.xe.com, and www.gocurrency.com.

Nine, as with any trip, make sure you research every single country you’re going to visit, and include the bad with the good. The more informed you are about the place you’re visiting, the better time you’ll have.

Ten, remember that the same rules apply to world travel that apply to domestic flights or those to one other country. A little common sense can go a long way, especially when you’re embarking on world travel.