Originally Posted by
bhd87
But then I wouldn't be able to enjoy Kirimati

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What about doing CXI-LAX, only transiting through HNL?
I'm sure you could use the FJ flight, but with two coupons rather than one. But more to the point, what's the plan for getting back to the mainland? The rules say you can use QF codeshares on AA metal only between certain city pairs, and HNL isn't on the list. Might mean NAN-CXI-NAN-LAX and no HNL.