Originally Posted by
PaulC852
If I understand you correctly, you have misread the Cathay page. It states:
It seems to me that your fare included 2 pieces already, in which case you are at the maximum. Sapphire status does not add a third piece. The oneworld site has wording with the same meaning.
Thanks, you're right. I've missed this footnote. I'm used to star alliance where this is no issue.
It's a strange policy thought, because I wouldn't have bought the more expensive essential ticket if I was aware of this.