Originally Posted by
goldmarch
I’m looking at an IB ticket that would position me for a AA multi city trip. The AA flight would take me through my departure city after only 5 days (though I do have a Sat night stay) I’m not sure how to find the fare rules before buying. Does the fact that I’m using different carriers negate the nesting problem? Can I still use my AA ff number? Thanks for any assistance.
So, you are flying IB from City A to City B. Then AA from City B to City C to City D then back to City A.
Is that right?
I don't see any problem with that.
Nesting usually means buying tickets A-B over a long stay then a short B-A stay within the long stay. The classic is the guy commuting to work, then flying home for the weekend. This circumvents minimum stay rules, and is against the T&Cs. If you are not constructing your ticket to circumvent minimum stay rules and are doing it for your own convenience, then I'd say it's OK.
I do invite correction.