Apparently the message that QF will only accept QF passengers on the QF operated segment is included in a reference page screen of notes that isn't readily seen - several key strokes away. Making matters a bit more confusing is that passengers on RTW tickets can be booked on QF flight numbers operated by AA between JFK-LAX, so for example if A inventory isn't available under AA it can be booked on a QF code as long as it's AA metal. So no way, no how the QF operated flight unless coming or going onto a QF operated flight.

Now to make matters worse, when it is booked, for whatever reason, QF doesn't apparently audit the record but accepts it and even offers seat assignments. QF at least when I spoke with BA on Monday had not offered an explanation on why they confirm the booking. One would think once they do that they would have the responsibility to accept the passenger, but I guess not.

I was a bit rushed while I was talking to the woman from BA, but the above was the general explanation, and the prevention is now that in some way when trying to book QF 107 or 108 the agents will now get a same screen message, and have been sent a tariff alert.

I have another RTW i'll buy from BA for a Feb trip ( 2 miles per $ on my Chase VISA ) so will be interested to see what happens.