Originally Posted by
minizian
I wonder if things could be better if one booked it directly with the airlines instead of codeshare/partnership? At least cut one less link in the chain in which one may pass the ball or dodge the responsibility? In this case is unavoidable as Jal does not certain routes in the code share (eg to GCC countries)
Codeshares can create hassles for cancellations and rebookings. Not always.