Originally Posted by
jsloan
But, as you pointed out, it’s not within the rules; you’re asking them to break a fare rule on your behalf. I mean, they could route you ORD-FRA-PHL too, but that’s even less likely.
As I pointed out, I'm not sure if it breaks a fare rule. It might not and UA.com just doesnt offer me the flight. I don't know how to look up fare rules for an already purchased flight nor am I typically able to decipher the rules.
No, there is no FRA-PHL flight. ORD-FRA-IAH-PHL would be entirely reasonable
(I assume that would break fare rules)
I'm just curious what are "acceptable reasons" for a change. I've heard of people doing SDC HNL-GUM to HNL-MAJ-KWA-KSA-PNI-TKK-GUM.