Originally Posted by rharmer
What I'm looking for is to get from MSP to PEK with 1 or 2 stops along the way in the most comfortable seat I can find while spending around 1K to get there. (I have FF miles on Northwest btw)
I know my main option is MSP - NRT - PEK on Northwest (747-400).
If you are thinking 1 or 2 stops, I might look at taking NW MSP-SFO/PDX/SEA-NRT-PEK. You would break it up into a 31/2, 9, and 3 hour flights, and your West Coast to NRT flight would be on the A332 with great AVOD (by US carrier standards). That is if AVOD is a big issue to you. But, if you are in MSP, and have WorldPerks miles, I wouldn't think UA would be a good option, but CO out of EWR isn't bad.
Oh, and you don't have to worry about NW going belly up. Even if they declared bankruptcy, you would still fly, and the service would be the same. Look at UA!
Good Luck, and have fun in PEK!