ChanelCinq - it sounds like you had boked a special M class fare on AA.

Unfortunately without paying any extra, you have to stick with what AA rebooked you on. By going through HKG on CX from NRT, you will incur additional costs as the fare basis changes with the extra connection even if you are not stopping.

Unfortunately there really isn't much you can do about it as AA has done their bit by rerouting you to the final destination.

Oh please ! Don't take the suggestion by rerouting through to London. You would end up with quadruple of what your original fare is as transatlantic fares are always much higher than transpacific ones.

And FYI, you can't switch to CX out of SFO as the fare basis changes again - CX and AA do not codeshare and therefore it's really getting a different ticket.

FYI,all of CX's fare out of the US are in H class anyway and you will get miles for H class on AAdvantage.

But I think I may be able to help you here - Chanel Cinq - please email me your exact itinerary, fare basis, when the ticket was bought, and fare paid before taxes.

[This message has been edited by Guy Betsy (edited 10-02-2001).]