Originally Posted by greendx

Currently in the process of ticketing MNL-HKG-JFK using AA miles to fly CX. Following instructions in the first post (thanks OP) I called AA last night and was able to get them to pull my miles and queue reservation for ticketing. Took about 45 minutes on the phone with AA, 25 minutes to get an agent and another 20 for them to do what I asked. I was surprised how long it took them to process the request considering that the agent knew exactly what I was asking her to do. Afterwards called AA in MNL as suggested and it took 5 calls (first 4 didn't even ring so no hold time) 5th call was answered right away. That was funny considering how long the wait was with AA. I explained what I was trying to do and the person I was speaking to was very helpful. She emailed me all the details of where to transfer the money.

I plan on sending a wire payment today, was initially going to try the Philippine National Bank to remit payment as others suggested up thread but it is a bit inconvenient for me to get to their branches today so I figured I'll use chase and make the payment online, paying their $40 fee. Having said that since time is an issue as my reservation will only hold until the 19th would it actually be faster to do it via Philippines National Bank versus Chase? Also the fee amount that I was told I would need to pay seemed a bit high, not the end of the world but just wondering what others had to pay? I was asked for ($82 taxes + $25 Award ticketing + $35 International Bank charge) $142 USD. Does $82 in taxes sound right? When originally booking via AA I believe I was quoted something like $50, possibly less.