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mozilla
So back then you could have CDGMCO (half RT intl fare) and a later MCOORD (OW domestic fare) on a single ticket in sequential coupons? When compared to the current method of separate tickets, were the only advantages of this the connection protection + a single change fee, or did it also result in an (additional) discount on the final domestic leg (ie lower total price vs separate tickets for the same itinerary) or any other advantages?
The main benefit is IRROPS protection and lack of other mess from two tickets. United added the end-on-end restrictions to prevent publishing a cheap fare from one hub from cannibalizing sales across the network.