Originally Posted by
Majuki
Even though AF is a major international airline, I'd argue that the agents at MIA would be less familiar with the TWOV rules since it's an out station for the airline. If the airline were operating a nonstop flight to Mainland China from that airport, they'd be more likely to know the rules.
It is highly likely that AF check-in agents have never had to deal with TWOV for travel to China. They probably thought Rimmit was crazy.
Originally Posted by
Rimmit
Just for my personal risk management, for the future I will try an use an Asian airline if trying to use the 240 TWOV rule, and preferably flying in from Southeast Asia. Still no guarantee but increases their familiarity with the rules.
You handled your rebooking really well.
Hope your EU 261 claims go as well!
I think you won the anti-jackpot when you checked in at MIA. If you book a more typical route I doubt you will have a problem.