Originally Posted by
sokolov
Do we know about other destinations that may work?
Have you tried XIY? Not valid for TWOV but still you can take the train from XIY to PEK or a cheap flight on Ctrip. +150$ for HGH (about the price of the visa so no real savings there).
Some ideas to start your search. Of course you can finish in YUL, YYZ, etc. and you probably can connect in NYC instead of ORD. You can also play with the dates/days to include the island hopper if you like.
Starting in Seattle
https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0#...-ORDYUL0UA4400
Starting in LAX
https://www.google.com/flights/?f=0#...-ORDYUL0UA4400
Originally Posted by
FLA77
You called and split the leg into six segments way ahead or at T-24? ... I believe this may actually enhance my chances at upgrade as well.
Way ahead (called this this week and I'm flying in March next year) and yes, it will improve your chances. You will have to HUACA for quite some time before you find somebody willing to help you though. Best of luck!