Originally Posted by
aktchi
Right. However, I simply noted my options and forgot to mention that I need to use AA metal up till either NRT or HKG. Moreover, as an AA elite in a long transpac in coach, I probably could get a better seat at AA than CX metal (even with AA #).
nachosdelux was referring to the fact that you shouldn't need the 14-hour layover in HKG because there are several onward connections you could get on sooner than you planned.