Originally Posted by
Himeno
There is nothing in the fare rules, or the credit card policies (as far as I am aware), that would permit AA to do this.
If I show up at the AA ticket counter in NRT with my AU issued card, will they charge me the AU price?
Yes, if you asked to buy an itinerary originating in Australia. If you asked to buy an itinerary originating in Japan, then you would be charged the local price.
The place of registration of your credit card doesn't come into it. Credit cards are not the only way to buy an airplane ticket.
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WHEN TRAVEL ORIGINATES IN A COUNTRY FOR WHICH
THE SPECIFIC LOCAL CURRENCY FARES IS PUBLISED AND
THE TICKET IS SOLD IN ANOTHER COUNTRY THE FARE
WILL BE THAT PUBLISHED FOR THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
CONVERTED TO THE CURRENCY OF THE COUNTRY OF SALE
AT THE BANK SELLING RATE.
THE RESULTANT FARE MUST NOT BE LOWER THAN FROM
THE COUNTRY OF SALE.
EXCEPTION-
NOT APPLICABLE WHEN BOTH TRAVEL ORIGINATES AND
SALES ARE MADE WITHIN EUROPE.