Originally Posted by
WannaTheater
Quick question- In performing a search for 2 passengers from DFW-TYO, I am presented with options of DFW-ORD-TYO (60K each, in business). But if I try nonstop ORD-TYO (on the same flight that is part of the DFW-ORD-TYO route), no award seats exits.
Is this by design?
Yes, it is by design (but not to our benefit

). It's called married segments. I guess I assumed given your activity in this forum you were aware of that nuance. It seems like it's creeping into partners these days as well
Regards