When compared with booking on Orbitz, the All Asia Pass base rate for an L.A.–Hong Kong–Bali–Tokyo–L.A. One of the first large-scale passes to launch, Cathay Pacific's 21-day All Asia option starts at $1,599, and fliers can choose from 42 destinations. B ottom line: A good value for visiting far-flung spots.Īlthough Asia has no shortage of budget airlines, Cathay Pacific trumps them all in the customer-service department-no small concern when flying halfway across the world. The value isn't only in ticket prices: LAN has no checked-bag fees, and you can change any airpass flight for just $30. A sample four-city airpass out of New York that included Buenos Aires, Lima, Cuzco, and the Galápagos Islands came in at $2,540-about $1,200 less than the same itinerary priced through Kayak. After you buy an international flight, the cost is based on the number of cities you visit, with most flights from $100 to $300 each. Travelers can use a dedicated booking site to build a 16-flight itinerary connecting three or more of the over 50 available cities in one year. This pass from Latin America powerhouse LAN has more in common with buy-in-bulk discount stores than all-you-can-eat buffets. B ottom line: The best all-around pass for aspiring vagabonds. , $699 $499 for passes that exclude Friday and Sunday travel. The 20 airpasses sold out quickly, so we're betting that JetBlue will offer the pass again in 2011. It usually takes three domestic flights to make up the $700 investment, but one round trip can offset the cost (we found a flight from Portland, Ore., to Barbados for $718). Restrictions are minimal you can book and change reservations as little as three days in advance. Buyers can go anywhere JetBlue flies: more than 60 airports, from San Diego to Boston and the Caribbean. JetBlue built its reputation around good value, and its clear-cut, 30-day unlimited pass is no exception. JETBLUE: ALL YOU CAN JET PASS ( Editor's Pick)
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