Originally Posted by jridge

The visit pass isn't equally restrictive; in general, dates (not routing) can be changed fairly easily, and that flexibility can be important.

Second, some markets have high one-way prices. In those markets, a pass makes sense for people who want to hop from one place to another without backtracking. If a return trip in a given market tends to price as two one-ways, then chances are that the non-pass fares will win.

Third, the visit pass *should* be added to the PNR of the international ticket if I remember correctly, and therefore provides protection in the event a connection is missed, and any enhanced baggage allowance from the international itinerary.

Having said all that, is it a great deal? No. In most cases it is priced unattractively as you found out.