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Old Oct 9, 2013 | 7:40 am
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Originally Posted by Belllaaa
I called to book award ticket from middle east to Miami and I asked to stop in NYC on the way back. I was told that I can't do it since Miami and NYC are on the same region and I can only stop in Europe.
Is that true? Should I try to call again and speak to a different representative?
it's FALSE.

the agent is confusing the rule of no stopovers for an itinerary wholly within a single zone/region.

you are free to stopover within a region on a multi region ticket

most agents are clued up on that one... your next call should be fine.
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