Originally Posted by
UnitedSkies
End-on-end fare combinations also happen if the two separate fares add up to less/cheaper than the O&D fare. It's the system's way of delivering the best fare possible.
True, but in this case if LAX was a valid connection point on the through fare then the end-on-end combination would have to be cheaper to show up, not more expensive than the other connection point. That's exactly why I asked.
Charles