Thanks again for this info, folks. FWIW, I did check the BR and CX sites and didn't find any good deals.

There's a good MU deal via Vayama. I usually don't use third party travel agencies, but have used Vayama a few times in the past with no problems.

A couple of questions about PVG, though, if I do end up flying MU:

1. I understand the concern re air traffic delays, but my transits would be about 4:30 pm to midnight outbound and 8:30 am to 1 pm returning. Long enough to likely avoid delays?
2. I get the impression from the comments that PVG is a PITA to transit through. Why is that? Any less of a hassle if flying in J?

Thanks again for any advice.