Think of an air pass as a book of bus tickets that you rip off one by one and give to the driver as you go, but with more exotic and far-flung destinations. Operated by several carriers and airline alliances, air passes are perfect for round-the-world travellers and those on a gap year. They allow passengers to create their own itineraries, stopping off for a few days here, flying on there, but going at their own pace. However, while air passes are often cheaper than regular tickets, they may be quite restrictive. Read the fine print carefully before you commit your cash.
Europe
European Airpass (Valid on most flights of Star Alliance member carriers within Europe)
Visit Europe
SkyTeam Europe Pass
Discover Europe Airpass
Flight Pass
Asia
SkyTeam Asia Pass
Asian Airpass (Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, THAI, United and Lufthansa)
Japan Airpass (ANA)
Thailand Airpass (Thai Airways International)
Visit Asia
Visit Japan
Indian Ocean Pass
All Asia Airpass
Discover Malaysia Pass
ASEAN Hip Hop Air Pass
Discovery Airpass
Sixer in the Air
Discover India
Middle East
Arabian Air Pass
Africa
African Airpass (South African Airways)
Visit Africa
Pacific
South Pacific Airpass (Air New Zealand)
Visit Australia and New Zealand
Air Caledonie Pass
Fiji Airpass
Air Tahiti Airpasses
Boomerang Pass
North America
North American Airpass (Air Canada, United and US Airways)
Visit North America
SkyTeam America Pass
South America
Easy Pass
Visit South America
Visit Argentina
Oonagh Shiel
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