Originally Posted by
Unterwegs
I believe you can route twice thru Asia if one is a connection.
What about
JFK-xHKG-AKL-SYD-BKK
This would add aroound 1700 miles(but no stop in HKG)
Originally Posted by
Zeffer
Thanks! I thought the transit-via-Asia rule only applied between SWP and Europe, but if it's good from North America too then I'll do this. Great idea.
This is a source of historic debate, but to me at least the rule is clear. From the rules:
2. Two permitted in Asia when one is a transfer without stopover or on direct single plane service between the Southwest Pacific and Europe.
Without getting into some Talmudic debate about commas, my understanding is that it's only applicable in the case of Europe - SWP, not N. America - SWP or Africa - SWP.