Originally Posted by
findark
Stopover in SYD is perfectly allowed on the AA fare.
The gateway means the first transfer point in Area 3 outbound, or the last transfer point in Area 3 inbound. So -TYO-SYD- is not eligible but -LAX-SYD- is.
However, this is a mileage fare and not a routed fare, so
you will get HIP checked and you will not like the resulting price. People stopping over in Japan are using the JL fare, which exempts Japan from HIP checks.
Thank you, much appreciated. If I wasn't as fussed about the miles/accrual, and I just took the shortest mileage route (JFK-LAX-SYD-CGK) would the 'HIP check' (I still don't understand this concept completely, apologies!) be any lower? Would it still come under the RLE08FN2 class fare with the 12078 MPM?
JFK-LAX-SYD-CGK is 13391 miles - 2000 for the LAX discount....?
Thanks!