Originally Posted by
millionmiler
True but they could have made the xONE2 a special case charging the xONE3 minimum rather that charging for a continent that you never touched for all cases.
That is essentailly what they did. There was no mention of an additional continent in the rule, which was:
4(m) Nonstop transatlantic travel on AA between DEL and ORD is permitted.
For travel ex South America/South West Pacific - when this service is utilised a minimum of a 4 Continent Fare must be charged.
For travel ex North America/Asia - when this service is utilised a minimum of a 3 continent fare must be charged.