Originally Posted by
BH62
Isn't this akin to hidden city? Is it "legally" bookable or would it automatically cxl if one never set foot at SEL per se?
Not really. The SEA/SEL fare specifically permits the stopover; it would be HCT if you booked a one-way and threw away the KIX-ICN segment (which doesn't really make sense in this context). It's not true that you "never set foot in" ICN; you will land there and later depart. As this construction makes it your ticketed destination, you could even stay a while if you wanted.
PHX87CM1 SEA to SEL:
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Category 8: Stopover restrictions
2 STOPOVERS PERMITTED ON THE PRICING UNIT - 1 IN EACH
DIRECTION AT USD 100.00 EACH
NONE IN GUAM
PERMITTED IN AREA 3.
CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY.
Category 12: Surcharges
A SURCHARGE OF USD 400.00 PER DIRECTION WILL BE ADDED TO
THE APPLICABLE FARE FOR TRAVEL WHEN TRAVEL IS TO/FROM/VIA
JAPAN. APPLIES PER ADULT. CHILD/INFANT DISCOUNTS APPLY.
PROVIDED TRAVEL IS ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING
ANY OZ FLIGHT OPERATED BY OZ
ANY UA FLIGHT OPERATED BY OZ
ANY 7C FLIGHT OPERATED BY 7C
ANY UA FLIGHT OPERATED BY 7C.
A total of 500.00 USD of surcharges for stopping over in Japan, but that pales in comparison to the fare difference. In other news, really good business fares to Seoul. Also, inventory permitting, better deals may be had via YVR on AC.