Originally *A RTW had this application , along with some other non-alliance related RTW tickets of past times, - of tickets being issued in Canada at the originating country's rate. But as each RTW application is renewed, that rule is removed. Once upon a time too.. when issuing tickets say from BKK to LAX, but if you were to issue it anywhere else other than BKK, the Higher Intermediate Point rule would apply which means that you end up paying a LAX-BKK fare. The exception to the rule would be on tickets issued in Canada.