Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a few FAQs about GO World Tickets. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.
How does GO World Tickets work?
We know that you have a busy schedule and that is why we want to save you time, effort and money. We are here to help you plan and search the best quote for your Gap year, Family Vacation, Mini Getaway or whatever you want to call it. Ask us to help you and we will do our best to customize your Dreams!
GO World Tickets uses the airlines that provide the best price and value for each leg of your custom itinerary, balancing the lowest possible cost with the most convenient route for your trip.
What’s included in the cost of an around the world, multi-stop ticket?
Airfare from each point listed in your routing, all airline taxes, facility charges and fees and a friendly post-departure customer service.
When do I get my confirmed itinerary?
Tickets are issued immediately. E-ticket receipts and another copy of your final itinerary will be emailed to you within 1-3 business days.
Can I make up my own itinerary?
Yes! Your itinerary is customizable and entirely up to you.
What airlines do you use?
GO World Tickets books airline tickets on most commercial airlines currently operating in the World. If you have airline preferences, please let us know.
What does “surface” or “overland” mean in the itinerary description?
GO World Tickets uses the terms “overland” and “surface” to describe trip segments our customers will travel on their own by train, bus, car, boat or other transportation that is not a plane. We do not provide tickets for the overland portion of the route and the traveler is responsible for any expense.
How far in advance can I book tickets?
The airlines’ computer reservation systems open their seats up for booking 330 days from today’s date (about 11 months prior to the flight). It is only possible to book flights within this 11-month window.
What’s the discount for children? What about students? Senior citizens?
For children between 2 years of age and up to age 11, fares are typically 75 – 80 percent of the full adult fare.
For infants in arms (under 2 years of age, that don’t need a seat of their own) the fare is generally 10 – 15 percent of the adult fare. For infants requiring a seat, child fare is be used. These numbers can vary from airline to airline.
Travelers over 65 years of age may be eligible for discounted rates on some domestic U.S. carriers. Unfortunately, most international airlines do not have discounts for senior citizens.
Can I accrue miles with my favorite FF program?
Yes, for most GO World Tickets reservations, travelers are eligible to accrue miles with their favorite Frequent Flier program.
However, many travelers are surprised to learn that not every airline ticket will allow you to accrue 100% of the miles flown, even if you are flying on the same airline as the one with which you have a mileage account. This is especially true when you travel on partner airlines (i.e. Delta and Korean Air). Furthermore, whether or not you can accrue miles and at what rate is often dependent on the specific fare price and class at the time the ticket is issued, as well as each carrier’s specific rules.
Can I get a refund if my plans change or I cancel my trip?
Whether or not you can get a refund on a ticket depends on the type of ticket purchased. While refunds are possible for some canceled tickets, not all tickets we sell are refundable, and most airlines do charge cancellation penalties. Typically refunds amount to about 30% of the cost of the ticket (each leg of your trip is refunded separately according to the airline used) and could take up to six months to receive compensation.
Because of how air ticket refunds work, it’s highly recommended you purchase travel insurance. Even though voluntary changes aren’t usually covered, if a situation arises where you cannot travel for a covered reason (such as illness, or a family emergency), your trip cost could be covered by the insurance company.
Can I get "open" tickets?
GO World Tickets does not sell open tickets, as most of our contracts require that we have a confirmed seat in order to issue tickets. Wherever you buy your tickets for your around-the-world itinerary, we strongly recommend travelers insist on having confirmed reservations for all flights before buying tickets from anyone. It’s just easier that way! And you’re much less likely to get stranded in a destination.
When is the best time to start planning and purchasing my trip?
It’s never too early to start planning a trip. Most airlines begin to release their fares 330 days in advance (about 11 months prior to the flight date).
We recommend booking your flights 4-6 months in advance.
Do I have to start and end in the same place? Go in a certain direction? Follow certain routes? Use specific airlines? Limit my trip to a certain number of miles?
GO World Tickets is extremely flexible. You can start anywhere, end anywhere, travel in any direction, backtrack, travel overland as much as you like, fly on any airline you choose or travel any number of miles without any restrictions on number of stops.
How many emails should I expect if I subscribe?
To give you an idea, we send around 2-8 emails per month on average.
Can I unsubscribe at anytime? How?
Yes, subscribers can simply click the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
What makes GO World Tickets better than other sites?
At GO World Tickets we think that traveling is a way of Life and we do the best to Customize your Dreams with the lowest fares available on flights. Our team also strives to provide the best Travel Consulting at affordable prices. Plus, unlike other sites, we don’t get any commission if you book a flight.
Is my credit card info secure?
Yes. This site is encrypted using a 256-bit secure connection and all payments are processed through Stripe, the same payment processor used by Facebook, BestBuy, NPR, and over 100,000+ other online businesses.
Can I book a normal One way or Round trip fare with GO World Tickets?
Yes, you can!