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It does seem odd in this age of internet connectivity that the airlines have not figured out how to connect their systems. I believe the problem, as I have encountered it between UA and NZ, consists simply of large, proprietary, legacy IT infrastructures that would cost way too much to replace. All of the partner airlines would have to agree on one system and then all purchase it. Too bad for us consumers, particularly FT'ers who push the envelope.