| Week of May 22-28, 1997 |
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Around-the-world airfare packages Question: My husband and I are considering quitting our jobs and traveling until our money runs out. Is it best to get “around-the-world” tickets or just wing it as we go along? Lisa ϳԹ Adviser: Your question is completely dependent on the goals of your trip. If you have money to burn and want to be free to go where the wind takes you, you might want to forgo an around-the-world ticket. On the other hand, if you’re interested in substantial savings, and are willing to sit down and plot an itinerary before you leave, Last spring when I checked on around-the-world tickets, coach-class prices ranged from $2,199 to $3,059. Considering the average ticket from San Francisco to Hong Kong costs $2,000, you can see that an around-the-world ticket is financially prudent. Depending on the airline you fly, there may be a few restrictions on around-the-world tickets. One of the most common is a I’d suggest you do some serious investigating with the airlines before you leave. But don’t bother calling American; they stopped offering around-the-world fares in 1996. |
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