In the xONEx FAQ, we have this question
Originally Posted by
eamus
Q: Can I buy more segments?
A: Yes, you can buy up to two more segments per continent, other than the continent of origin, at varying prices depending on the class in which you are booked. You cannot, however, have more than 20 segments in total.
There's lots of discussion in various threads about 16 segments being a limitation of etickets. There's also lots of discussions about what could be done in the future to allow etickets to exceed that limitation (there seems to be no agreement, or confirmation, however on the viability of the proposals. My interest is in what is possible right now).
I also note that it really does look like some ft'ers are managing to purchase additional segments for itineraries in the 16-20 segment range.
My question is, how? (Or am I wishfully misinterpreting what I'm reading?)
Does it require a paper ticket and insistence that you get one?
Do you re-route mid journey and insert additional sectors after you have used the first 4?
The ATW help desk were pretty emphatic that it is simply no longer possible.
If it really isn't possible (and I hope that is not the case), then perhaps
the FAQ should be updated.
Oh, and thanks everyone who has contributed to this knowledge base, it's a very valuable resource. In the close to decade I've been using these fares, it seems it is getting more and more complicated.