Originally Posted by 747WanSui
I will be returning to my native China next summer for up to 60 days after I complete my last year of high school education and before I start college. I live on Long Island (an NYC suburb), and I believe I will probably depart from JFK and head for Beijing on either 6/25 or 6/26 in 2006. Could someone suggest what airline/route (or combination) I should fly?
From JFK, I would probably go with CA. Even though CA is not as nice as NH, JL, UA, CO, or even NW, that flight really is a time saver and tends to be among the cheapest options, to boot. You might also be able to get the UA code share for around the same price.
Also, if you fly JL or NH, you can sqeeze a free night in NRT on your return, if that interests you.
Bulk fares for next June won't be loaded till April or so, so you should sit tight until then.
One more thing, in order to get the lowest possible fares, you might have to travel during the week and/or delay your return till 9-1 because August tends to be the most expensive month to/from Asia.