A previous theme for ex-CAI itins. RTWs are high-maintenance, I know a TA who, tix rules permitting, will issue on a SOTO basis (am sure many of you have similar contacts), but based on the level of maintenance he knows to be inevitable in most cases when issuing such tix, he levies a (fair and reasonable) fee to cover his services.

I can well understand a small outstation struggling with the demand of people zoning in on these fares and there's no reason why a carrier should up its staff complement if there's little or nothing in it for them. I'm sure the effects are as pronounced at a GSA.

If you do discover a deal, such as fares which are preferentially-priced from points of departure such as MRU, be prepared to invest the additional legwork. You may be flying a premium cabin, but it is for a fraction of the price.