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Old Aug 15, 2019, 12:25 am
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trueblu
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PEK and BOS
Programs: BA - Blue
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We've done this on Avios booking with CX several times, and also on MH. However, given current issues in HK, I would probably find alternatives to CX.

If it's a cash booking, which it seems to be since you're interested in earning Avios, honestly, I would consider flying direct (e.g. on CA or TG), since it's far more convenient, and the distance isn't so great that it's going to be a massive earner for you. Direct flights depending on intersection with peak travel times can be expensive (but less than on CX most of the time!), so indirect from China (e.g. on CZ) can be extremely cost effective. The only major advantage of connecting is if you're NOT going to BKK or other major airport that has direct flights from BJ, since you'll need to connect anyway -- if you're very keen on OW and the the incremental cost isn't too great, would consider MH in that case (although their flight times from PEK are not that great).

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