AA: ORD DFW HKG - PEK $580 17K miles 3.5 cpm
Sep 26, 2015, 7:43 pm
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Sep 26, 2015, 10:16 pm
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AA: ORD – DFW – HKG - PEK $580 17K miles 3.5 cpm
None of the cpm computed in this thread includes the HKG-PEK leg , so still a great low cpm deal.
One can also choose Air China if you want the HKG-PEK leg to credit to a *A FFP.
One can also choose Air China if you want the HKG-PEK leg to credit to a *A FFP.
Sep 28, 2015, 5:31 pm
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Does anyone know if the 72 hour no visa requirement would be applicable if less than 72 hours was spend in PEK? I'm guessing it would because HKG doesn't require a visa & I'd be returning to a different destination (ORD) than I came from (HKG). Thanks
Sep 28, 2015, 5:59 pm
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Only if you spend time in HKG. If you do USA-HKG(2hours)-PEK-USA you need a visa, if you spend time in HKG you won't need a visa in PEK
Sep 28, 2015, 11:27 pm
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Sep 29, 2015, 7:02 pm
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I thought AA FF mile policy was that if you bought your tix through AA, all flights regardless of metal would accrue mileage as it was an AA flight...?
So if you purchase this run through AA, all parts would accrue mileage?
So if you purchase this run through AA, all parts would accrue mileage?
Sep 29, 2015, 7:06 pm
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You are allowed to stay in China for 72 hours max visa free for transit through PEK or PVG. Make sure to have your onward boarding pass/itinerary available. That's what they want to see before stamping your passport. Coming in from HKG is considered "international" by the mainlander authorities.
Sep 29, 2015, 8:25 pm
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i.e a CX flight marked as AAxxxx and booked on AA will earn miles as per AA millage policy.
but not CX filght marked as CX and booked a AA.
Sep 29, 2015, 9:28 pm
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Sep 29, 2015, 11:18 pm
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Oct 1, 2015, 8:26 am
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