Originally Posted by
Henwurst
...why I can currently find revenue tickets being sold LAX-NRT-GUM (single fare basis!) on AA/JL metal (my first point in post #3).
Cabotage rules are based on market carriers. Actual metal doesn't matter.@:-)
Originally Posted by
Henwurst
I see, well I'm on UA between GUM and Japan in both directions, so I guess they are being extra picky.
I believe all segments must be
coded by US carriers. You can fly NH metal between LAX and NRT if coded as UA flight.
For cabotage purposes, "United States" includes all U.S. territories. Thus, for example, a foreign carrier could not carry a revenue passenger solely within American Samoa or between American Samoa and Honolulu. That would constitute prohibited cabotage.
GUM has requested release from US Cabotage rules early this year, but no approval yet.
http://www.doi.gov/oia/Firstpginfo/i...abotageDOT.pdf
Two possible solutions:
1) Stopover at NRT for > 24 hours. Cabotage doesn't apply in case of stopovers.
2) Keep calling back until you find an agent who will
mistakenly book it. Ticket it right away and never call again about this booking.