BAgold, the HKG-SFO is supposed to be using the new config of the A340, but only on half the flights. The other uses the old config. Personally, I agree with going through LAX. Or to JFK, for that matter, as I think American Eagle runs a commuter plane on that route. I dont remember if LAX-BOS is a flagship flight, but there are certainly more than enough available segments to fly to SFO for the flagship if thats what he wants.