We beg to differ in the business analysis then...
It does count I`m afraid because although it does not fit your particular modelling the really real businesses for whom it works....(tho of course it could be official & with dedicated facilities again)....are really really £££££ aware!!..
As you say good the domestics will have extra weight behind them in the form of RYR
& yes fully aware of the history of most routes.
You are well aware that domestics have to re clear & more importantly the customers who are doing it know.I imagined that was covered in the wording self connect.