Unfortunately there's no avoiding HK as I live there! Really surprised at how uncompetitive CX are versus their competitors but I guess I will just get to bank some miles towards TG gold renewal.

With the interlining thing, I am going to be on two completely different tickets, one for leisure. Are you saying I can rock up to the Cathay desk in TPE and they will be able to check me in for my TG flight and ticket my baggage all the way through?!

It seems unlikely but I have never had this situation arise so I really had no idea it may be a possibility.

Thanks