This seems like a crazy decision to make, but I'm having to make it. LOL. Trying to save some money while using some of my massive points piles. Looking to fly HKG to Tokyo (either airport) and I can't find ANY direct flights on miles in either economy nor business. However, I found a flight that goes HKG-PEK-HND for 30k on business via Cathay and JAL (Two 3.5 hour legs and a 4 hour layover in PEK). The alternative is to pony up around $250 in cash to fly direct in economy, which is 4.5 hours on HK Express.

Neither option is particularly appealing, so throwing it out to the experts for opinions.

Sorry if this is the wrong forum, I'm only familiar with the miles and points forums and this one or Info desk seemed the closest ones to being correct to post in.