there is already a thread about this in the China forum. if you want to avoid connecting in china, then NW is also an option since they connect in NRT, which is fairly painless. if it comes down to the wire, it is also an option to fly into HKG/PVG/CAN (all served by US airlines) and then fly or take a train.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=642426
Last edited by rufflesinc; Apr 7, 2007 at 8:30 pm
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