Hi,

I'm trying to understand the surface segment rule, and when surface segments are permitted. I'm considering a DONE4 that would begin in the U.S. Can I do a surface segment between BKK and SIN? Can I do a surface segment between somewhere in Europe (say Madrid) and somewhere in the Middle East (say Israel)? My reading of the rules from ExpertFlyer is that the answer to both questions is no, but I'd be curious if someone could confirm. (I have searched the various posts, but haven't quite found a clear answer to this question. I do know that the surface segments, if allowed, would count toward my total (though not continental) segment limit.) Thanks very much.

Also, while I'm asking stupid questions, here's another--I feel like I've seen a number of posts where folks state they can't go from Africa to South America without crossing into Europe. Is DKR - EZE on LA not an acceptable routing on a xONEX? Or is the issue just getting to Dakar? Thanks again.