Originally Posted by
Pseudo Nim
Actually, it has nothing to do with UA vs AC. The agent was probably right that this is way over MPM; but you should explore if a published routing exists which would make this possible (you will probably need to lose PVG, though). I guess you would need to lose SEA, as well, as likely the published routing will be through LAX or something.
Regarding the MPM - it's MPM+5%, and you can SORT OF calculate using gcmap, it's mostly accurate.
So my suggestion - first, figure out the valid published routings on MEL-YYZ.
What does a published routing mean and where can I look these up?
I didn't mind losing the PVG routing and didn't mind routing through LAX (which airlines would do this?)
There is only a few routings that work for NRT as a stop (necessary stop) from MEL. From the aeroplan website and ANA and United, I either have to go through SIN and/or ICN, which would still put me over MPM. She said that a direct from NRT to YYZ was necessary, are you suggesting that NRT to LAX to YYZ would equate similar MPM?
What is the purpose of finding the published routing for MEL to YYZ?
Thank you for your advice.