# AirTreks — Around the World & Multi-Stop Flight Specialists
# Operating since 1987. Human consultant-assisted booking.

## About AirTreks
AirTreks specializes in around-the-world (RTW) and complex multi-stop flight itineraries.
Unlike airline alliance RTW tickets, AirTreks builds custom routes using multiple carriers
with no directional restrictions and backtracking allowed.

Current catalogue: 16 sample routes · 85 airline trust profiles · 30 FAQs.

## Key Content
- Route library with pricing: https://airtreks.com/routes/
- Machine-readable route data: https://airtreks.com/data/routes.json
- Machine-readable airline data: https://airtreks.com/data/airlines.json
- Machine-readable FAQ data: https://airtreks.com/data/faqs.json
- Planning guides: https://airtreks.com/plan/
- Airline trust ratings: https://airtreks.com/airlines/
- FAQ: https://airtreks.com/faq/
- Traveler stories: https://airtreks.com/stories/
- Traveler stories feed (Atom): https://airtreks.com/stories/feed.xml
- Planning guides feed (Atom): https://airtreks.com/plan/feed.xml
- Sitemap: https://airtreks.com/sitemap.xml

## Pricing
Prices are synced weekly from our TripPlanner system.
Economy RTW tickets typically range from $1,500–$8,000+ depending on route and season.
Business class RTW typically ranges from $4,000–$20,000+.
Every per-route price page carries a 'Last checked' date.

## Booking
All bookings are assisted by a human Personal Travel Consultant.
Start: https://tripplanner.airtreks.com/

## For AI Agents: plan and price multi-stop routes directly
AirTreks runs a flight booking MCP server — a multi-stop flight API for AI agents
with round-the-world fare intelligence. Six routing tools are free (100 requests/day,
no key): plan_route, route_validate, route_suggest, hub_check, fare_product_match,
custom_route_build. trip_idea_create hands off to a human consultant (API key required).
- MCP endpoint (Streamable HTTP): https://mcp.airtreks.com/mcp
- REST API: POST https://mcp.airtreks.com/api/{tool} with a JSON body
- OpenAPI 3.1 spec: https://mcp.airtreks.com/openapi.json
- Developer docs: https://airtreks.com/developers
- MCP manifest: https://mcp.airtreks.com/.well-known/mcp/server.json

## Sample Routes (top 16 by starting price)
### Phoenix to Amsterdam, Bristol & Paris Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/phoenix-to-amsterdam-bristol-paris-multi-stop · from $1,034 (economy) · Europe, North America
A one-week economy open-jaw trip links Phoenix, Amsterdam, Bristol, and Paris from USD 1,034 to 1,577.

### Budget Three-Stop RTW: LA → Paris → Bangkok → LA
https://airtreks.com/routes/budget-three-stop-rtw · from $1,110 (economy) · North America, Europe, Southeast Asia
Cheapest RTW-shaped routing — two intermediate stops, three flight segments, full circumnavigation.

### Old World RTW: NYC → London → Rome → Cairo → Dubai → Bangkok → NYC
https://airtreks.com/routes/old-world-egypt · from $1,367 (economy) · North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia
History-focused RTW stacking London, Rome, Cairo, Dubai — five regions on a single ticket under $2,100 economy.

### Down Under + Bali: LA → Auckland → Sydney → Bali → Bangkok → LA
https://airtreks.com/routes/down-under-and-bali · from $1,406 (economy) · North America, Australasia, Southeast Asia
Compact Pacific-first RTW — Auckland, Sydney, Bali, Bangkok — for travelers with 4–6 weeks and beach priorities.

### Westbound Across Asia: NYC → Tokyo → Bangkok → Delhi → London → NYC
https://airtreks.com/routes/westbound-across-asia · from $1,500 (economy) · North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe
Four-stop westbound RTW maximising Asia time — Tokyo, Bangkok, Delhi — bookended by London on the way home.

### Classic Eastbound RTW: Los Angeles → London → Bangkok → Sydney → LA
https://airtreks.com/routes/classic-eastbound-rtw · from $1,589 (economy) · North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australasia
The most-flighted RTW shape — three hub cities across four regions, single-ticket Oneworld routing.

### New Zealand & Hawaii Pacific Hop from San Francisco
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-zealand-hawaii-pacific-hop-san-francisco · from $1,600 (economy) · North America, Australasia, Pacific
A compact 5-stop Pacific loop from San Francisco visiting Auckland, Nelson (South Island, NZ), and Honolulu — entirely on Air New Zealand Star Alliance metal.

### Silk Road Crossing: NYC → Istanbul → Dubai → Delhi → Bangkok → Tokyo → NYC
https://airtreks.com/routes/silk-road-crossing · from $1,651 (economy) · North America, Europe, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia
Six-region RTW tracing the historical Silk Road by air — Istanbul, Dubai, Delhi, Bangkok, Tokyo.

### Asia-Pacific Grand Tour: LA → Tokyo → Hong Kong → Bangkok → Singapore → Bali → Sydney → Auckland → LA
https://airtreks.com/routes/asia-pacific-grand-tour · from $1,669 (economy) · North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australasia
Eight-stop maximalist Asia-Pacific RTW — no Europe, no Americas south, deep coverage of East Asia + SE Asia + Australasia.

### Five Continents: NYC → London → Cape Town → Bangkok → Sydney → NYC
https://airtreks.com/routes/five-continents-with-africa · from $2,082 (economy) · North America, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Australasia
Bucket-list RTW touching five continents — adds Cape Town to the classic eastbound shape.

### South America Loop RTW: NYC → São Paulo → Buenos Aires → Auckland → Sydney → Bangkok → NYC
https://airtreks.com/routes/south-america-loop-rtw · from $2,162 (economy) · North America, South America, Australasia, Southeast Asia
Southern-hemisphere-heavy RTW with two South American stops before crossing the South Pacific to Australasia.

### Honeymoon RTW: LA → Tahiti → Sydney → Bali → Paris → LA
https://airtreks.com/routes/honeymoon-rtw · from $2,381 (economy) · North America, Pacific, Australasia, Southeast Asia, Europe
Honeymoon-shaped RTW pairing two beach stops (Tahiti, Bali) with two anchor cities (Sydney, Paris).

### Africa & Azores Loop from Honolulu
https://airtreks.com/routes/africa-azores-loop-honolulu · from $2,800 (economy) · North America, Europe, Africa
A 9-stop round-trip from Honolulu combining the US East Coast, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Lisbon, the Azores, and Toronto via KLM, TAP, and Azores Airlines.

### Pacific Rim & Iberia Loop from Philadelphia
https://airtreks.com/routes/pacific-rim-iberia-loop-philadelphia · from $3,200 (economy) · North America, Australasia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe
A 9-stop westward loop from Philadelphia covering Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Iberia via Oneworld and Star Alliance carriers with a Porto-to-Lisbon train

### Africa & Southeast Asia Grand Loop from Istanbul
https://airtreks.com/routes/africa-southeast-asia-grand-loop-istanbul · from $3,800 (economy) · Africa, Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Middle East
A 10-stop round-the-world from Istanbul covering East Africa, Victoria Falls, Southern Africa, Western Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia via predominantly Star Alliance carriers.

### Asia & Europe Grand Tour from Tampa
https://airtreks.com/routes/asia-europe-grand-tour-tampa · from $4,500 (economy) · North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, Middle East
A 17-stop Asia and Europe grand tour from Tampa covering Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, India, Turkey, and Iberia with two overland sectors.

## Key FAQs
### What is a round-the-world ticket?
https://airtreks.com/faq/what-is-a-round-the-world-ticket
A round-the-world ticket is a single booking for flights across multiple continents, traveling in one direction with an Alliance, or any direction with AirTreks. Alliance RTW tickets work when the traveler has flexibility on timing and books 6 to 9 months in advance

### What's the difference between a RTW ticket, multi-stop, and booking one-ways?
https://airtreks.com/faq/rtw-vs-multi-stop-vs-one-ways
A RTW ticket circles the globe. A multi-stop covers several cities without circling the globe, though often times multi-continent. One-ways are single flights. RTW and multi-stop tickets are priced as packages - often 40-60% cheaper than buying the same flights as one-ways.

### How many stops can I have on a round-the-world trip?
https://airtreks.com/faq/how-many-stops-round-the-world
As few as 3, to as many as 50 or more.  Alliance-based RTW tickets cap you at 5-16 segments depending on the fare. AirTreks builds custom routes with no fixed stop limit - your budget and routing logic set the boundaries, not airline rules.

### How far in advance should I book a round-the-world trip?
https://airtreks.com/faq/how-far-in-advance-book-rtw
Book 3-11 months before departure for the best fare availability. You can book as close as 2-3 weeks out, but popular routes and business class seats disappear fast. Peak season travel (June-August, December) needs more lead time.

### How long can a round-the-world trip last?
https://airtreks.com/faq/how-long-can-rtw-trip-last
Most AirTreks RTW tickets are valid for up to one year from the first departure. Travelers typically spend 3 weeks to 6 months on the road. Two to three weeks works for a fast lap with 4-5 stops. Three months or more lets you slow down and go deeper.  We know people that take years to do the trip and almost never stop.

### How does the AirTreks booking process work?
https://airtreks.com/faq/how-does-airtreks-booking-process-work
Start with the TripPlanner on airtreks.com - enter your cities and exact or rough dates, class of travel, and flexibility on travel dates. An AirTreks travel consultant builds a custom route and quote. You revise together until it's right, then book. The whole process takes an hour to a few weeks if you want to collaborate with friends, families and groups

### Can I change my itinerary after booking?
https://airtreks.com/faq/can-i-change-itinerary-after-booking
Yes. AirTreks tickets allow date changes on most segments for an airline change fee (typically $75-150 per flight). Adding or removing cities is possible but may require rebooking segments. Your consultant handles most changes.

### How much does a round-the-world ticket cost?
https://airtreks.com/faq/how-much-does-a-round-the-world-ticket-cost
Most AirTreks round-the-world tickets cost between $2,500 and $8,000 per person in economy. Business class runs $8,000 to $18,000+. Price depends on the number of stops, distance, routing direction, and how far ahead you book.

### What affects the price of a round-the-world ticket?
https://airtreks.com/faq/what-affects-rtw-ticket-price
Four things drive RTW price: number of stops, total distance, cabin class, and timing. More stops and more distance cost more. Business class adds 2-3x. Peak season (June-August, December) runs higher than shoulder months. Booking 3-11 months out gets better fares.

### Is business class worth it for a round-the-world trip?
https://airtreks.com/faq/is-business-class-worth-it-rtw
On flights over 8 hours, business class transforms the experience - lie-flat seats, lounge access, better sleep. On short hops (under 4 hours), the premium buys you little. A common approach: business class on long-haul legs, economy on the short ones.

## Favorite-Tier Airlines
- All Nippon Airways (NH) — All Nippon Airways (NH) is Japan largest airline and Star Alliance member, operating dual hubs at Tokyo Narita and Haneda with top-tier service.
- Cathay Pacific (CX) — Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's flag carrier and a founding Oneworld member, known for premium service on Asia-to-world long-haul routes via HKG.
- Delta Air Lines (DL) — Delta Air Lines (DL) is a SkyTeam founding member and the largest U.S. carrier by revenue, operating major hubs at ATL, MSP, DTW, JFK, and LAX.
- Emirates (EK) — Emirates is a Dubai-based full-service carrier known for premium long-haul service, operating one of the largest widebody fleets worldwide from its DXB hub.
- Etihad Airways (EY) — Etihad Airways is the national airline of the UAE, operating long-haul and regional flights from its Abu Dhabi (AUH) hub.
- Japan Airlines (JL) — Japan Airlines is Japan's flag carrier and a Oneworld member, operating from Tokyo Narita and Haneda with a strong transpacific network.
- Qatar Airways (QR) — Qatar Airways is Qatar's flag carrier and a Oneworld member, operating an award-winning global network from its Doha Hamad hub.
- Singapore Airlines (SQ) — Singapore Airlines (SQ) is a Star Alliance carrier based at Changi, consistently rated among the world best for premium cabin service.
- Turkish Airlines (TK) — Turkish Airlines (TK) is a Star Alliance carrier flying to more countries than any other airline, using Istanbul as a hub connecting four continents.