It wouldn’t take much arm-twisting to convince anyone to travel the world. Comprising 193 recognised countries, and several unrecognised states, the world is a cornucopia of possibilities, experiences, destinations and delights.
However, unless you’re Phileas Fogg, Jules Verne’s lead protagonist in Around the World in Eighty Days, time and money constraints may cast an anchor on your world expedition plans.
That is, unless you consider purchasing a oneworld® Explorer Fare.
oneworld as you probably know is a global airline alliance comprising of 15 of the world’s best airlines, including Qantas, which covers more than 1,000 destinations in 150 countries in all six continents of the world.
The oneworld Explorer Fare, one of two round the world offers from the alliance, provides travellers with a procession of options, perks and flexibility along their global journey.
Plus, they’ll be travelling in style and here’s how:
1. Enjoy the perks while juicing up the points
Thanks to the oneworld alliance, frequent flyer points will no longer be king at just a single airline.
As a oneworld member, points can earn you perks along the alliance’s entire global route network across all 15 airline partners.
Imagine all the upgrades, indulgent meals and products you can enjoy, without having to forego a destination because it’s not covered by your favoured airline’s network.
2. Check in the check-out
The oneworld Explorer Fare also provides access to 650 airport departure lounges, which means no more tedious to-ing and fro-ing in crowded check-in areas or trying to find a seat amongst a cast of thousands.
Instead, you’ll be waiting in the lap of luxury, sipping on champers and tucking into some quality delights, while you await your flight.
What’s more, you’ll be able to gain access to said lounges a lot quicker as the oneworld Explorer Fare offers customers the opportunity to utilise the alliance’s business class priority check-ins. Nice.
3. Savour the freedom of choice
The oneworld Explorer Fare places the customer in the driver’s seat when it comes to selecting your route, planning your stopovers and even changing your itinerary.
So long as you set sail in one direction (whether eastward or westward) and include a minimum of three continents in your itinerary, you will be able to enjoy as many destinations and stopovers as you please.
It may sound like a lot to take in but there’s no rush. You also have 12 months to complete your lap around the world and, should you need to break it up, you can return to your destination of origin within 10 days.
4. This ticket has some serious value
Aside from all the ridiculously good benefits we’ve already mentioned, the oneworld Explorer Fare creates great value for travellers embarking on a round the world adventure.
Priced in zones the fare is often better value than point-to-point fares, which compounds a myth that travelling the world has to be mega bucks.
5. Be placed in good hands
Given that oneworld boasts the most reputable airlines within their alliance, customers can be sure they will be placed in good hands from start to finish.
That means not having to worry about experiencing a lapse in safety and quality standards or customer support. It’s also great for agents in that your customers will have an incredible time on their trip. Which was something that you booked for them and a nice accolade to secure that next booking or indeed more travel options along the way. Sweet!
All your customer has to worry about on their trip is how many memory cards they’ll need to take to capture all the wonderful memories and how many daiquiris they could, or should, have before lunch.
After all, a globe trot should be an adventure but it’s nice to know you’ll have a safety net throughout your journey.
Find out more visit www.qantas.com.au/agents
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