Originally Posted by
dhend25
However another poster to another similar question, said that flights out of PEK are routinely an hour or more late. This of course, might give me more time to make my connection, even if my arrival from JFK comes in a little late. Again, thank you for your very helpful information. DH
Don't make the assumption that if the PEK-BKK flight is delayed, that they will also change the normal check-in cut-off time in a way that benefits you. Doesn't usually happen that way. I've tried this gambit on this very same flight with CA and the original cut-off for check in remains in force even if there is a delay. Understand that they may load the plane, shut the door, and push back from the gate then sit on the tarmac for the delayed period.
Originally Posted by
dhend25
... does anyone know what happens if CA again posts a later arrival time in PEK dropping the MCT to BKK below the 60 minute legal threshold for connection??
CA would need to proactively rebook you before you even start the journey. Suggest that if you check and find this sort of schedule change, that you contact CA with your rebooking routing preference rather than wait for them to bestow something on you.