Originally Posted by
KD5MDK
Other than the ability to use eVIPS, exactly how critical is it to fly AA metal instead of CX?
Not particularly critical. But going to HKG is not particularly convenient for AA flyers, as CX does not fly from any of AA's biggest hubs. (I guess JFK and LAX are hubs, but CX service is missing from ORD and DFW. UA has a HKG/ORD flight, so there must be some money in this route.)