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Old Mar 28, 2026 | 8:35 pm
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Originally Posted by anabolism
Yes, we have been discussing inventory restrictions; it's clear that there is a point of commencement/origination restriction; the AA RTW desk says there is a type of fare limitation but TAs in this thread can't find evidence of this. Most recently, I mentioned another flight that is available in 'D' except as part of an ex-OSL RTW, which attracted a comment to the effect that of course such flights are unavailable because it's a very busy time, to which I clarified that the flight has plenty of 'D' except as part of an ex-OSL RTW.
What you seem to be missing is that there are sub-types of "D" fares (and "A") that you can't see.

Just showing "D" availability does not tell you if it is available to book on an RTW.
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