Originally Posted by
lotusdog
New interested person here. I just found that fares went down to Shanghai and put one on hold til tomorrow if I can get the other logistics worked out. I'm told 2-3 days expedited visa is possible. Fare is not as great as I found a couple weeks ago, but gives me the miles I need for the year.
Will report back either way.

I won't be coming as I found an "easier" mini-vacation to Europe and let my itinerary-on-hold cancel.
Thanks to the organizers and I will be better prepared with visa in hand for the next opportunity.
Have a wonderful time!