Hello,
Air France is currently offering a lowish RT fare for Boston - Barcelona (lower even than just a Boston - Paris RT). Of course for the Boston - Barcelona you have to change planes in Paris. So I am wondering if I could buy the Boston - Barcelona RT and just not use one of the Paris - Barcelona legs. In other words, fly all the way to Barcelona on the outbound flight, then work my way back to Paris via train, then return to Boston directly from Paris. Would I be able to board in Paris for the return trip? Or would they cancel my reservation since I didn't show for the Barcelona - Paris flight?
Alternatively, I would consider skipping the Paris - Barcelona flight on the way out, work my way from Paris to Barcelona via train, and fly back to Boston directly from Barcelona. This seems like it could be less problematic, as no one is going to force me to get on the Paris - Barcelona flight I wouldn't think. On the other hand, if I am forced to check my backpack in Boston that could be problematic. Would they let me check it just to Paris? Or would I be effectively forced to go the Barcelona to catch up with my backpack?
Third possibility: do you think it would be possible to buy the Boston - Barcelona RT and just skip Barcelona entirely? I'm guessing the airline wouldn't like that?
Would appreciate any feedback on this. If any of the options are workable, I believe it would be cheaper than buying an "open jaw" ticket or a Boston - Paris RT.
Thanks!