Originally Posted by
worldiswide
Even though we had boarding passes, we had to wait for Chinese immigration to clear us at the gate to board. I don't think all the kinks have been worked out, but these was much improved from before. We are doing this again in early February so I can report back then.
Same experience with waiting at the gate for a Chinese immigration officer. By chance, were you in F from PVG-ORD? :P
I guess it depends on what time you arrive into PVG as well.. All of my connections were between 2 and 4PM.