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 Air Passes - Information and Tips
Air passes are one of those travel secrets that most people don't know about except for the senior air passes offered by some airlines.  Air passes will save you a ton of money for some destinations in the world and are especially good for travel in a region. For example, if you are traveling around the Pacific, The Caribbean, Europe or South America. They can even beat consolidator fares!
Many national airlines offer air passes, which allow you to get bulk rates for multiple legs. If you plan extensive travel in a large country like Australia, or a region like Europe, an air pass can save you money. Below you will find a summary of available air passes, organized by country or region.

Africa
Argentina
Asia
Australia
Brazil
Colombia
Europe

Paupua New Guinea
South America
South Pacific
Spain
Thailand
US/North America / The Caribbean

Africa
Visit Africa Pass (800) 828-7797
The oneworld Visit Africa Pass gives you access to fifteen cities in nine African countries, including the major gateway, Johannesburg. You can map out your chosen itinerary across Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Sudan.

Oneworld Visit Africa: Offers flights covering 15 destinations in eight countries served by British Airways and its franchise partners. Prices for each sector flown across this network range from $62 to $250, depending on the sector's length.

Argentina
Visit Argentina Air Pass (800) 333-0276
This pass is offered by Aerolineas Argentinas. The Visit Argentina Air Pass allows three flights within Argentina; the prices of which depend upon which airline you use to enter the country. If you fly in on Aerolineas Argentinas, the pass will cost you less; if you fly to Buenos Aires on a different carrier, you will pay approximately $50 more. A minimum of three legs is required, and additional legs can be added for an extra cost.

Asia
All Asia Air Pass
(888) 338-1668
Good for travel in Hong Kong, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, and Malaysia. The Cathay Pacific Air Pass offers travel from Los Angeles, New York or San Francisco, within 21 days for $1199 per person. Full-time students (under 24), children under 12, and adults over 55 pay only $1099. CyberTravelers can purchase the pass for $999. The basic All Asia Pass includes economy class to Bali, Bangkok, Cebu, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Nagoya, Osaka, Penang, Sapporo, Seoul, Singapore, Surabaya, Taipei, and Tokyo. You must book through a travel agent, and make sure to request document 4001.

Australia
Boomerang Pass on Qantas (800) 227-4500)
This pass is good for domestic travel within Australia and New Zealand. International flights between Australia and New Zealand are permitted. You must purchase a minimum of two segments, and are allowed a maximum of ten. Prices range from about $168 - $294, depending on the zone. You must present your international ticket number when purchasing this pass. The Boomerang Pass is very flexible, allowing passengers to change their dates and times of travel if necessary.

Brazil
Brazil Air Pass on Varig (800) 468-2744
The Brazil pass costs $530 for five flight coupons which are good for 21 days after the first flight. You may purchase up to five additional tickets, regardless of the season, for $100 a flight. You can fly anywhere in Brazil, the only restriction being that you can't repeat the same segment in the same direction. The pass must be purchased outside of Brazil, and may only be booked in conjunction with an international fare originating from the US.

Colombia
Discover Colombia Air Passes on Avianca (800-284-2622)
Avianca has several different air passes for visiting Colombia, depending on when you travel, where you want to go and which airline you fly to Colombia. The basic pass allows five flights within Colombia during a 21-day period. High season prices (June, July, August, December) are $20-$30 higher. Fly Avianca to Colombia, or skip Leticia and San Andres, and you can save quite a bit. Passes must be purchased in the US for travel originating outside of Colombia.

Europe
Discover Europe Air Pass on British Midlands (800)788-0555
British Midland Airlines which flies from London to points throughout Great Britain and Europe has a very flexible air pass program. Flights under 500 miles start at $109, and flights exceeding 500 miles start at $159. The pass must be reserved in the US, and is valid for one year. It is refundable if unused, for a $40 service fee. You must be a US resident to purchase this pass and you must buy it from a travel agent. There is a $50 change fee if itinerary changes once ticketed. Only the first flight requires a reservation at the time of purchase.

Visit Europe Pass (800) 828-7797
The oneworld Visit Europe air pass offers flights covering 163 destinations in 38 countries across Europe and North Africa, served by Aer Lingus, British Airways, and its affiliate airlines including Finnair, Iberia Cathay, Pacific, and LanChile. Ticket prices range from $70 - $280 per sector. You must purchase a minimum of two flight coupons. The pass is valid for 90 days.

EuropebyAir FlightPass (888) 387-2479
US and Canadian travelers heading to Europe can fly on over 20 different airlines to more than 150 cities within Europe at the flat rate of $99 per segment plus airport taxes. Each $99 coupon is valid for 120 days. There are no minimum or maximum coupon purchase requirements. Reservations can be made prior to leaving the U.S., or after travelers arrive in Europe.

Iberia EuroPass (800) 772-4642
The Iberia Europass is valid for travel throughout Europe. A minimum of two coupons must be reserved. There is no limit to the number of coupons that may be purchased. Travelers need to reserve their international ticket with Iberia in order to qualify. Each flight segment costs $133. With Iberia Europass you can fly in economy class on direct flights for a maximum period of 3 months from the day after use of the first coupon.

Papua New Guinea
Visit Papua New Guinea Pass on Air Niugini (675-327-3444)
This pass costs $299 for four flight segments and must be purchased in conjunction with an international ticket to/from Papua New Guinea on Air Niugini. Additional flight segments are $75. Pass is valid for 30 days.

South America
The MercoSur AirPass on Varig (800-998-5521)
Available to holders of international return tickets from outside South America. Minimum seven days, maximum 30. Countries: Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile. Maximum eight coupons (nine including IGU/IGR), and four coupons per country.

Fares range from $225 - $870, and are based on the amount of miles you travel. For example, travel between 1200 and 1900 miles costs $225; travel between 3201 and 4200 miles is $420.

South Pacific
The Polynesian Airlines Poly Pass (800-644-7659)
For unlimited travel up to 45 days within their Southwest Pacific destinations network. You must originate in the South pacific. The price for adults is $1099. The destination network includes Honolulu, Western Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Pago Pago, Sydney or Melbourne, Wellington or Auckland. Certain cities may be visited only once, while others are unlimited.

Spain
Visit Spain Airpass (800-772-4642)
The Visit Spain Airpass includes three flight coupons for travel anywhere in Spain on Aviaco or Iberia and costs approximately $248. The maximum number of coupons you may purchase is nine. There are higher rates available for travelers who plan to include travel the Canary Islandsin their itineraries. Pass is valid for one year and must be purchased in conjunction with a transatlantic ticket. Changes in destinations will cost you about $20.

Thailand
Discover Thailand Air Pass with Thai Airways (800-426-5204)
Travelers pay just $179 for three flight coupons. Additional flights may be purchased for $59 each, up to a maximum of eight. Must be issued in conjunction with a round-trip international ticket to Thailand on any airline. If you must take a connecting flight through Bangkok it will count as two flight segments. Pass is valid for 60 days. Changes may incur an extra fee.

Caribbean Airlines' Air Passes
Airline schedules to the Caribbean and listing of Caribbean airlines information on air passes to the Caribbean.

US/North America
Several of the U.S. and Canadian airlines have visit U.S.A. or North America passes. These are only available for purchase by non-U.S. and non-Canadian passport holders outside the U.S. Most also require that the passes are purchased in conjunction with a ticket on the participating airline to the U.S. or Canada.

 
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