Originally Posted by
iflyuaaa
thx. so if i'm reading this correctly, i cannot do PEK-ORD-SFO, it looks like the route only allows partner airline connections in asia. which obviously you can't use a partner to SDC.
Correct. General rule is that you can fly via any single line, and omit any number of connecting segments within that line. I would definitely give the ORD change a shot, but you're definitely out of luck if the agent says no.