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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 6:54 am
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Originally Posted by hugolover
Does not selecting the shortest connection make one ineligible for the HOTAC even if shortest connections are over 12h in Y?

Eg a transit of 18 hours is chosen as its cheaper but there is the shortest possible of 14 hours and that is more expensive.
I have observed the same patterns too - the connections that qualify for transit hotels or stopover hotels are generally more expensive (Europe to Asia) - unless it involves a 96 hours connecting time at IST.
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