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Old Apr 18, 2022 | 12:16 pm
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Originally Posted by cpdc1030
Thanks! I guess this is a protection against skiplagging, but it seems unnecessary when we are talking about two totally separate tickets that should have no bearing on each other. Oh well, I'll remember to make sure similar trips are booked as 2x one-way next time. Thanks for explaining.
Yes, I learned this long ago after being burned by our corporate travel agency doing exactly what you just experienced. If you end up on two unrelated airlines for a R/T itinerary, it's always best to have them made as two totally separate reservations and tickets.
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