Originally Posted by
anacapamalibu
Letter of the law
Spirit of the law
Its "transit" with out visa. The intent of the rule is for transit not spending 6 days in China. You are atempting to abuse the system. Doesn't matter what paperwork you have you are net getting on that flight.
Was it your intention to use quotes or something? This sounds like an evolution of position otherwise.
As far what it all comes down to; will be interesting to see what further, productive, contact OP has with AA. Until/unless they make further financial accommodation (and even in that event,) the risk of being denied boarding in a similar fashion-- or running into similar hassle at the very least
*-- when flying AA on a similar itin a) exists and, b) is undeniable.
* note from the wiki, that that -is- the actual topic of the thread: "This thread is ONLY for discussion of American Airlines' ground staff dealing with Chinese TWOV issues."