Due to UA Longhaul problem, I’m thinking about rebooking scenario. If UA857 to PVG delay/cancel again, can I ask rebooking on SFO-PEK-HGH (UA889-UA4405) instead of (SFO-???-PVG)?

 

Do they have that type of agreement with Air China? Maybe a better option would be to ask for a seat on the SFO-NRT and a ticket on ANA from NRT-PVG (or HGH and take the train up to PVG if that's convenient for you).

 

I think you might have better luck with SHA instead of Hangzhou.

 

The reasons for this routing are:
1. My father doesn't speak Good English. So we don't want him to have connection anyplace other than China.
2. His final destination is HangZhou and Airport bus to HangZhou does not operate very late (I think lask bus is ~ 8pm)

 

CA1547 (UA 4405) only has B fare or higher available for 19 Jan.
I'm not sure what fare bucket is your dad's ticket, but if not B or higher,
likely UA will not unless you pay a premium.

HOWEVER.... you could book CA1547 as eticket for 1040 yuan + tax separately online, assuming UA will reroute to PEK and is on time. You could hold off booking til closer to departure. It's a tight connection, for he will have to collect his luggage and get over to the domestic side of the airport.

cAlso, CA1708 departs PEK to HGH at 6:45pm... same price... that would give him more time.

Soooooo either UA can do the whole trip reroute for you, or you can pay another ~$150 US if it's worth it to you.

Good luck to you.

By the way, here's a little booking engine I use for China domestic tickets. It's great. You can book eticket or he can pick up in PEK.

http://ticket.9588.com/FlightTicket/Main_E.aspx

(mods not sure this is ok to post the weblink, but thought it would help the OP's cause)

zzyster

 

Thanks for all feedbacks.