Time on your hands? Book an Air Pass to the World
04/10/2007
If you've decided to take time out, or have waited for retirement before seeing the world, then air passes might be just the ticket for you. They work a bit like a book of bus tickets that you rip off one by one and give to the driver as you go - but with more exotic and far-flung destinations.
Air passes, operated by several carriers and airline alliances, are perfect for round-the-world travellers, allowing passengers to create their own itineraries, stopping off for a few days here, flying on there, but going at their own pace. Although 25%-70% cheaper when compared to purchasing individual tickets between destinations, they may be a little more restrictive - so read the fine print carefully before you commit your cash.
Cheapflights.co.uk, a leading flight price comparison website, has a tips page dedicated to air passes at the link below and has links to air passes operated by airlines and airline alliances around the world - from Asia and the Middle East to the Pacific and South America.
As a taster, the South Pacific pass, operated by Star Alliance can get island hoppers around New Zealand, Australia, Cook Islands, Western Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, New Caledonia and Tahiti. If countries all in one continent is more your style, then Oneworld’s Visit South America pass can take you from Argentina to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
For more information, visit the link below.