Originally Posted by NM
How about finishing SYD-JFK-LAX?? In know that SYD-JFK transits LAX, but the routing would not show LAX as transit so should be permitted by the rules. However, it all comes down to interpretation and I am sure some will interpret that as invalid

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Interesting idea, with the added benefit of allowing two transcons LAX<->JFK.
The only 'but' I see is the OP's wish of a two day stopover in LAX at the end of the business trip. Would this be allowed on a SYD-JFK coupon?