Originally Posted by preimroc
Hello,
The OWE validator has validated the following itinerary :
BKK-SYD//NRT-LHR-YUL-JFK-YVR-HKG-BKK
(// indicates a surface segment)
Yet, reading the starfiles, I don't see a word about surface segments between continents (except that transoceanic surface is not permitted, which does not apply here). ...
preimroc, I could be wrong but I believe SYD//NRT could
be transoceanic even though it is more South to North Pacific, rather than east<->West.
In this case, the validator would be incorrect and your "own admittedly shaky understanding" would be more of a guide.