Routes & Structure Public guide Reviewed 2026-05-31

Point of Turnaround

Explains the route point where the journey changes its broad direction.

Point of turnaround

The point of turnaround is the point in an itinerary where the journey is treated as having reached its furthest or logical reversing point.

For RTW planning, identifying the point of turnaround helps advisors explain the structure, test backtracking and document why the routing works.

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Example Routes

Examples of simple, moderate and complex RTW route structures.

Direction of Travel

Explains eastbound, westbound and mixed routing logic.

Stopovers vs Transfers

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Surface Sectors

Explains land, rail, cruise, ferry or self-arranged sectors between flown points.

Open Jaws

Explains destination and origin open-jaw structures.

Backtracking

Explains why reverse movement can cause rule or pricing issues.