Originally Posted by henry999
The important difference between this wording and the wording in Oneworld ticket rules is that *A rules do NOT then go one to state ...
Yes, you're right: it was the 'whichever is higher' clause that was dropped, which obviated the Canadian exception. I just remember being pleased in '08 about being able to get all the ducks in a row while still at home. And as you note, the *A RTW rules still allow that.
cheers,
Henry