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Old Apr 9, 2023 | 8:22 am
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Originally Posted by nufnuf77
Just wanted to add regarding YQ/taxes. one of the things thats allowed on RTW is to book any codeshare even if not connecting. booking things on JAL/CX etc significantly reduces YQ. OWE tool defaults usually to ticketing on first segment airline (and QR/BA/AA/QF all have high YQ), BUT You can get it JAL ticketed for much lower YQ.
Codeshares and which airline tickets are separate, although both may affect carrier surcharges (YQ/YR). I've been able to book any codeshare for international flights, but not for domestic flights (which makes sense because of regulatory constraints).
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