Originally Posted by Viajero
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But, on researching the above I just found some unrelated good news: IB has signed a new codeshare agreement with CX, starting jul 02, for the route MAD-AMS-HKG. Not a major thing for those used to LHR, but a nice alternative for me from MAD (hate LHR).

Not to suggest that this will lead to direct OW flights between HKG and MAD? That could offer a way to or from CAI that would use up neither one of the limited "long-haul intra-Europe" nor a European stopover. The last CX timetable I have doesn't offer such a thing, but it would be nice if it did.