Hi, I'm getting ready to book my first ever award ticket as an off-peak US - Europe. I understand about the unusual interpretations of the routing rules and have been reading how to maximize them.
So, I understand that the off-peak $35K awards are only for US metal. I would like to maximize the open jaw/stopover rules. Can I get a stopover within Europe even though I don't see how that would work on US metal?
example: live in STL, want to go to BRU or VCE. Can I do both?
STL - BRU (stop)
BRU - VCE (destination)
VCE - STL
It would have to be BRU-VCE on a *A partner because there is no US flight from BRU - VCE. (I know I can do an OJ, but I'm looking for a stopover if possible).
Alternatively, if that doesn't work out, can I add a leg at the end of my trip, even though STL is not a US hub?
ex: STL-BRU // BRU - STL // STL-HNL
or: STL-BRU //BRU - STL //STL-GRU (The redemption N.Am - S.Am is the same price as the Europe trip during a S.Am off peak period). I'm reading that the agents aren't up on their geography!
Sorry for the really basic questions, I tried to find the info here before posting.
Thanks!!