Originally Posted by slowplay

Not correct.

The move to 3 1/2 degrees south was a change to the definition of "Ocean Crossing," which affected augmentation/relief rules. It had no impact on whether or not international pay was earned.

Seems a lot of folks are confused by this topic because certain international destinations are allowed to be dispatched under Delta's Ops Specs under domestic rules, and that those destinations aren't generally flown by international categories.