# 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: 753 sample routes · 93 airline trust profiles · 55 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/
- Business class international flights (what travelers paid, how to pay less): https://airtreks.com/business-class
- Business class round the world (prices, alliance passes vs custom): https://airtreks.com/business-class-around-the-world
- How to book award flights around the world (programs, miles, rules, cash comparison): https://airtreks.com/award-flights-round-the-world
- Airline stopover programs compared (who qualifies, longest stay, multi-stop limits): https://airtreks.com/stopover-programs
- Turkish Airlines stopover program: https://airtreks.com/stopover-programs/turkish-airlines
- Qatar Airways stopover program: https://airtreks.com/stopover-programs/qatar
- Emirates stopover program: https://airtreks.com/stopover-programs/emirates
- Icelandair stopover program: https://airtreks.com/stopover-programs/icelandair
- 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: AirTreks travelers paid a median of about $11,000 per person for multi-stop trips (middle half $6,900-$14,000)
and about $13,900 for round-the-world trips (middle half $11,700-$15,400);  economy multi-stop median about $2,750.
Orders booked in 2025 and 2026, per person, taxes and fees included, insurance excluded; group sales, round trips and one-ways excluded.
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 20 by starting price)
### New York City to Austin & Los Angeles Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-austin-los-angeles-multi-stop · from $286 (economy) · North America
A one-week economy multi-stop links New York City, Austin, and Los Angeles, returning to New York City.

### Manila - Da Nang
https://airtreks.com/routes/manila-da-nang · from $320 (economy) · Southeast Asia

### Miami to Quito, La Paz & Miami Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/miami-to-quito-la-paz-miami-multi-stop · from $364 (economy) · South America, North America
A 5-week economy multi-stop itinerary from Miami to Quito and La Paz with Quito reached overland.

### New York City to Guatemala City & Miami Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-guatemala-city-miami-multi-stop · from $401 (economy) · North America, Central America
A two-week economy multi-stop itinerary: New York City to Guatemala City for 8 nights, then Miami for 6 nights, returning to New York City.

### Washington DC to San Jose, Liberia & Return
https://airtreks.com/routes/washington-dc-to-san-jose-liberia-return · from $485 (economy) · North America, Central America
A 1-week economy open-jaw trip from Washington DC to San Jose, overland to Liberia, then back to Washington DC.

### Rome to Palermo & Lampedusa Round-Trip
https://airtreks.com/routes/rome-to-palermo-lmp-round-trip · from $500 (economy) · Europe
A one-week economy itinerary routing Rome–Palermo–Lampedusa–Palermo–Rome in April on a compact round-trip structure.

### Washington DC to San Salvador & Managua Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/washington-dc-to-san-salvador-managua-multi-stop · from $514 (economy) · Central America, North America
A 2-week economy multi-stop ticket linking Washington DC, San Salvador, and Managua with an overland segment in between.

### Buenos Aires to Ushuaia & Iguazu Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/buenos-aires-to-ushuaia-iguazu-multi-stop · from $534 (economy) · South America
A 5-week Argentina economy multi-stop routes Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and Iguazu, then returns to Buenos Aires.

### New York City to London, Amsterdam, Paris & Reykjavik Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-london-amsterdam-paris-reykjavik-multi-stop · from $535 (economy) · Europe, North America
A 7-week economy multi-stop trip linking New York City, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Reykjavik.

### Austin - Puerto Vallarta
https://airtreks.com/routes/austin-puerto-vallarta · from $569 (economy) · North America, Central America

### Bristol to Paris, Berlin, Krakow & Rome Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/bristol-to-paris-berlin-krakow-rome-multi-stop · from $572 (economy) · Europe
A one-week economy Europe multi-stop route from Bristol through Paris, Berlin, Krakow and Rome, returning via Paris.

### New York City to Montreal, Toronto, Detroit & Chicago Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-montreal-toronto-detroit-chicago-multi-stop · from $591 (economy) · North America
A one-week economy multi-stop route links New York City, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit and Chicago.

### San Francisco to Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles & Miami Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/san-francisco-to-seattle-new-york-city-los-angeles-miami-multi-stop · from $602 (economy) · North America
A one-week economy multi-stop route across major U.S. cities and centered on repeated New York City connections.

### New York City to Bonaire & Curacao Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-bonaire-curacao-multi-stop · from $629 (economy) · Caribbean, North America
An economy multi-stop itinerary from New York City to Bonaire and Curacao over one week.

### New York City to Lisbon, Porto & Faro Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-lisbon-porto-faro-multi-stop · from $630 (economy) · Europe, North America
A 3-week economy multi-stop links New York City with Lisbon, Porto, and Faro before returning to New York City.

### London to Faro, Porto & Bari Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/london-to-faro-porto-bari-multi-stop · from $641 (economy) · Europe
A two-week economy Europe multi-stop links London, Faro, Porto and Bari, with an overland entry to Faro.

### San Francisco to San Diego, Vancouver, New York City, Chicago & Miami Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/san-francisco-to-san-diego-vancouver-new-york-city-chicago-miami-multi-stop · from $661 (economy) · North America
A one-week economy multi-stop itinerary links San Francisco, San Diego, Vancouver, New York City, Chicago, and Miami.

### Boston to Barcelona, Lisbon, Marrakech & London Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/boston-to-barcelona-lisbon-marrakech-london-multi-stop · from $705 (economy) · Europe, Africa, North America
A four-week economy multi-stop route links Boston with Barcelona, Lisbon, Marrakech, and London, then returns to Boston.

### New York City to Lisbon, Porto & Return
https://airtreks.com/routes/new-york-city-to-lisbon-porto-return · from $712 (economy) · Europe, North America
A two-week economy open-jaw trip routes New York City to Lisbon, overland to Porto, and returns to New York City.

### Toronto to Lisbon via Faro Multi-Stop
https://airtreks.com/routes/toronto-to-lisbon-via-faro-multi-stop · from $720 (economy) · Europe, North America
A 4-week economy multi-stop itinerary from Toronto to Lisbon, returning via a Faro layover.

## Key FAQs
### How much does AirTreks charge?
https://airtreks.com/faq/how-much-does-airtreks-charge
AirTreks charges a service fee on top of the airfare, scaled to how complex the itinerary is, and you see the total price upfront before committing. On a 6-stop multi-continent trip the fare construction difference alone can save $1,000 to $3,000. On a simple 3-stop trip it probably will not.

### Is jet lag worse flying east or west?
https://airtreks.com/faq/is-jet-lag-worse-east-or-west
Eastward is harder. Sleep research puts adjustment at roughly one day per time zone crossed going east, versus about two-thirds of a day going west. Flying west asks your body to stay up later; flying east asks it to fall asleep earlier, which most people find much harder.

### Who is AirTreks?
https://airtreks.com/faq/who-is-airtreks
AirTreks is a travel company based in White Salmon, WA that has been building custom round-the-world and multi-stop itineraries since 1987.  Our staff is global. Each trip is routed by a human consultant using fare construction techniques that online booking tools can't book.

### 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 an RTW ticket, multi-stop, and booking one-ways?
https://airtreks.com/faq/rtw-vs-multi-stop-vs-one-ways
An RTW ticket circles the globe. A multi-stop covers several cities without circling the globe, though often 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 RTW tickets cap you: oneworld Explorer allows 3 to 16 flights, Star Alliance Round the World 2 to 15 stopovers. 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 who 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 anywhere from an hour to a few weeks, depending on how much you want to collaborate with friends, family, 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.

## Favorite-Tier Airlines
- Air France (AF) - Air France (AF) is the flag carrier of France and a SkyTeam co-founder, operating a global long-haul network from its Paris-CDG hub.
- Air New Zealand (NZ) - Air New Zealand (NZ) is a Star Alliance carrier hubbed at Auckland, known for award-winning economy and premium cabin products on transpacific routes.
- All Nippon Airways (NH) - All Nippon Airways (NH) is Japan's largest airline and Star Alliance member, operating dual hubs at Tokyo Narita and Haneda with top-tier service.
- British Airways (BA) - British Airways is the UK flag carrier and a founding Oneworld member, operating a global long-haul network from its London Heathrow hub.
- 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.
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) - KLM (KL) is the flag carrier of the Netherlands and SkyTeam co-founder, operating a dense intercontinental network from Amsterdam Schiphol.
- 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's 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.