Originally Posted by
SFO_FT
While the fare allows for a HKG stopover, a HIP check applies as well, so it prices at US$3500 or so.
i dont think so. The UA fare is a routing based fare, it specifies a couple dozen allowable routings and specifically states HIP is not applicable as it is a routing based fare ("ROUTING FARES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR HIP CHECKS"). The AC fare is MPM based but also has a HIP exception (rules say "HIP surcharge should be ignored") and in theory should allow transit thru (and thus a free stopover in) HKG. The NH fare doesnt appear to allow routing thru HKG.
Last edited by stephem; Jun 13, 2017 at 4:44 pm