Originally Posted by
EL3V3N
Wow this is insane, can not believe I am reading this thread in the year 2012. Anyways, can someone comment on this itin: JFK-HNL-MNL(HA)-HKG(CX)-BKK(CX) and back. I am trying to ticket using miles the CX portion and am budgeting 2 hours lay over in MNL, then an overnight in HKG before heading to BKK. Bottom line is, will I have enough time to go physically to the AA's office to pick up my award tix as per OP?
Not a chance. First, will your checked baggage interline from HA to CX? If not, then another level of complexity. But if so, here is what you face:
Arrive on HA
Immigration
Customs
Find a cab
Traffic (up to 1 hour each way)
Wait in line at office for help
Find a cab
Traffic (up to 1 hour)
Enter airport (need printout of flight reservation)
X-ray to enter airport
Pay departure tax
Immigration
Security
I would allow a minimum of 6 hours to do the above. And, if I am not mistaken, HA arrives in the late afternoon so the chances of the office being open when you arrive early evening are slim.
Hope that helps.