It really is quite amazing how convoluted the rules are. I feel there should be a masters degree in the oneworld Explorer, conferred by FlyerTalk. I remember in the dying days of the exceptional ex-Mozambique xONEx, I ran up against Qantas telling me that Morocco is in Africa. Well, geographically it is, but not according to the oneworld hierarchy. To Qantas's credit, it honoured the very low base fare, even after it had been pulled, once I pointed out the rules about where Morocco fitted into oneworld's unique map.