How do you search for a RTW ticket on ITA Matrix?
Is it possible to search ITA Matrix for a RTW ticket offered by the three major alliances?
Most specifically, assume that you have an itinerary that contains flights that follow the rules of the particular RTW ticket, is it possible to enter the flights into ITA Matrix and determinate availability of flights on the given days that could be booked?
For example, given the booking codes published by Skyteam and listed at https://www.skyteam.com/en/business-solutions/travel-agents/round-the-world-planner/round-the-world-booking-classes, what would I need to add to the routing and/or extension codes at ITA Matrix to get a RTW fare?
For the avoidance of doubt, I am not looking for "hacker" fares or fares offered by travel agents outside the airline alliances.
Best Answer
I don't believe ITA Matrix can do this. The rules are simply too complicated. Even the actual search engines seem to choke at it at the moment since there are so many restrictions in place that change frequently.
I found that 3rd party providers, such as https://www.airtreks.com/ (just an example, no product recommendation applied) probably are your best shot at the moment.
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Is Matrix airfare legit?
I use it every other week for ideas of routes and fares and have found it generally reliable. I have always used matrix,you get all flight options in detail (except LCC) with breakdowns if you need them I use Emirates on longhaul and found all fares available, never had an issue.Is ita matrix legit?
The ITA Matrix is a powerful flight research tool. While you will still have to book your flights directly through the carrier, it can be a great research tool if you want to book a complex route or are a travel agent.How does Matrix ITA work?
How does the ITA Software Matrix work? The software is a search tool that is able to pull results from most airlines to help you find the lowest fare. It does this by allowing you to search a multitude of parameters including desired cities, connections, flexible dates, and more.What is Google ITA Matrix?
ITA Matrix is a powerful tool that allows you to search for flights \u2014 though keep in mind that you can't actually book flights on the platform. For that, you'll need to go to the individual airline's website. You'll find many flights, though Google says each airline decides how much to participate.How to Find Airfare Deals with ITA Matrix
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