In my case I did go all the way to JFK and I live in NYC so it’s the obvious choice. If I lived in Seattle or Vancouver I’d get out in YVR, as it wasn’t even a mileage run, for me, as I made a vacation of it. The stop in YVR was disruptive to sleep so not ideal, but I was booking the flight quickly of course. Wanted to leave DAD on the later flight and that meant taking CX888 or having an awkward layover in HKG forcing a hotel night too.

I also keep a low profile but I’m sure people can tell I’m flying on a cheaper fare (younger, traveling with wife and clearly on leisure). I agree, just try to fit in and no need to mention who paid what.