Originally Posted by
stevenshev
So looks like you can stop at any of those connection cities so long as it doesn't violate HIP.
And provided that connection city currently has NZ service (even by codeshare). For example you cannot stop in PPT as NZ does not fly AKL-PPT-LAX either own metal or codeshare, even though the fare provides for that. I think the only valid connecting cities currently for AKL-LAX are RAR, HNL, SFO for example. You can check the Air NZ web sits to see currently operating routes. The fare conditions cover everything that has been filed for a fare, and often have combinations that cannot be booked :this week: (maybe will be in the future, or was "last week
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