<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by David Kung:
Hello There,
I am planning to use my AA miles to fly CX business class to HK from Columbus, OH next January. I am very excited about it because it will be my very first real business class experience. I would like to get some advices from the veteran premium class travellers on this site.
1. Which CX gateway citie has the best CX or CX partners' lounge? Which lounges have shower facility for business class?
2. Can I go through Toronto or Vancouver with my AAvantage free ticket?
3. Am I allowed to fly first class on AA to connect my CX flight? If so, is there a particular AA flight to the gateway cities that has the best first or business class service?
Thank you in advance! </font>
1) Agree that JFK is the best. LAX the worst. YYZ and SFO about the same.
2) Yes, along with a free stopover in the US if you want. Doesn't have to be in a direct line of travel to your CX gateway city either.
3) Yes, on 2-class connecting flights you will fly in F. From Columbus, I'd suggest you fly out of YYZ via ORD.