I saw a advertisment in HK in summer that CX has ORD-HKG non-stop. IS that true? then you can take a non-stop and have miles!
Of course take a stop a NRT to earn extra miles is also good.(then I would say take the JAL but not AA since you travelling in Buz Class) (You can also shop good Japanese "cake"-like snacks which I did everytime I connect in NRT.
** JAL miles are not Q-miles, so make sure ticket it as AA codeshare.
[This message has been edited by HK-UMICH (edited 01-12-2001).]