In business, yes: the alliance fare was about equal to or cheaper than building it leg by leg (0.73 to 1.02 of the constructed total). In economy, a mix of carriers was cheaper. The alliance fare ran 1.5 to 2.1 times the lowest constructed fare. What you give up with a mix is shared rebooking if a f
In business, yes: the alliance fare was about equal to or cheaper than building it leg by leg (0.73 to 1.02 of the constructed total).
In economy, a mix of carriers was cheaper. The alliance fare ran 1.5 to 2.1 times the lowest constructed fare. What you give up with a mix is shared rebooking if a flight is cancelled, and on separate tickets a missed connection is yours.