Originally Posted by
doctor15
This assumption is false. There is a lot more availible then what is shows on aa.com. AA has partners (besides BA) which fly to India (and likely CCU) which will not charge fuel surcharges. As long as you avoid BA you only have to pay taxes. Look at aa.com partners to see your options. IIRC they included Eithad, Jet Airways, and Kingfisher.
... as well as Cathay Pacific. I was hoping to do a Cathay Pacific from LAX-BOM and Jet Airways from BOM-CCU. From what I am understanding, my only option is to call AA and have them put together this itinerary using miles. Right? I can't see Cathay or Jet availability on aa.com.