Originally Posted by
phillystudent
That's a perfect summary of MITA and the provisions. I have a copy of the manual, but unfortunately am not allowed to paste the section because of legal reasons (it's a purchase-restricted document). Either way, joining the agreement links the airline in question to the other 350 members of the group. Furthermore, the tickets do need to be the same in order for the automatic procedures to kick in.
Thanks. Is there a list of MITA signatories? Yes, the manual does cost a handsome amount.
Does an airline have to be in IATA member to be an MITA signatory?
Also, LCC's do not. interline.
Some airlines will still check your bags through even if you have two separate tickets. That's a courtesy, not a right.
Sometimes XXX-YYY and YYY-ZZZ (involving two different airlines) when bought separately is cheaper than buying XXX-YYY-ZZZ on a single itinerary. That happens because of combinability of the two fares and due to place of purchase. YYY-ZZZ fare when purchased in the country where YYY is located would different from YYY-ZZZ fare when bought in the country where XXX is located. Some people think they are being gipped, but it['s not so.