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rakso79 Apr 6, 2012 11:11 am
Indeed, and their trains are now becoming even better. On the flights, at worst, I have some faith in my ability to flirt in Mandarin.

Any bad news about Air China?

moondog Apr 6, 2012 1:32 pm
Originally Posted by rakso79 (Post 18346399)
I have now learned not to assume that all online agent search engines are equal, and Orbitz and Expedia are probably still better (although Asian agents may do it better for Asian regional itineraries).
Why didn't you use any meta search sites like qunar or kayak? Incidentally, I always start with this, but usually end up booking with Expedia myself (for international flights, only; they are still a bit behind the curve intra-China).

In response to your most recent post, Air China isn't that bad, but I advise you to load up on food at the airport... and, maybe bring some Ambien (exact same way I tolerate United, fwiw).

rakso79 Apr 6, 2012 1:34 pm
Kayak didn't seem to pick it up properly.

Sigh, I've been spoiled by Singapore Airlines. Plus, there are some other good airlines flying out of Singapore, from Emirates to India's Jet.

moondog Apr 6, 2012 1:46 pm
Originally Posted by rakso79 (Post 18347621)
Kayak didn't seem to pick it up properly.

Sigh, I've been spoiled by Singapore Airlines. Plus, there are some other good airlines flying out of Singapore, from Emirates to India's Jet.
If you score a good plane (330 or 77W), CA is far more comfortable than SQ in Y. Sure, SQ's food is better, but still doesn't hold a candle to what you can procure at most airports (even PEK).

JY1024 Apr 6, 2012 2:18 pm
Originally Posted by rakso79 (Post 18344900)
How does one book China Eastern international flights online?

I live in Singapore and was hoping for a site that lets you pay US or Singapore dollars. The China site cannot do international bookings, the Hong Kong site asks for Hong Kong dollars, etc.
Sorry for the slight discontinuity in the discussion above.

rakso79 - Even though you started this thread asking about your JFK connection, the thread's drifted mostly to discussing how to book China Eastern flights; since you also started a thread in TravelBuzz about booking China Eastern flights, two threads have been merged together to consolidate the answers to the same question that others have already provided.

As for your original AA inquiry: Please follow the discussion in the proper AA forum thread you posted in earlier (linked in the first post).

Thanks and good luck booking your trip! :) /JY1024, TravelBuzz and AA co-moderator

amolkold Apr 6, 2012 6:03 pm
Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 18346251)
I do not think that is a all true.

Booking on a single reservation can be as easy as using the multi-city search in your preferred online booking tool, assuming the fares permit end-on-end. The two hours should be plenty of time, assuming you're on time. If booked as a single reservation the AA folks should even be able to tag your bags all the way through so you don't have to grab them in JFK (though you will in MIA and then drop them back off after customs.
Which is why I said 2 separate tickets ;) ... sorry, should have said 2 separate PNRs. Wasn't sure if OP had booked the CUN-JFK flight already and was meeting up with JFK-PVG flight. I wouldn't leave 2 hours between 2 separate PNRs.

Actually, I'm leaving only 6 hours between 2 PNRs in HKG later this month, but one is an award F ticket and the other one is a paid F ticket with flexibility. Do as I say, not as I do :o

kelloggs May 2, 2012 7:24 am
Not sure if this is too late.

I am from Singapore too. I book MU flights directly from their Hongkong website. Click on their main site and choose Hongkong under Region.

It's cheaper than if you book from Zuji



Originally Posted by rakso79 (Post 18344932)
So, no easy way to book directly with the airline as some recommend when possible?


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