According to their app, a round trip from Beijing to SFO is EIGHTEEN THOUSAND FUCKING DOLLARS for basic economy. Beijing to Newark is 9000. According to Expedia, Beijing to SFO through Newark is 2700 for basic economy. Apparently going halfway around the world and adding a transcontinental flight on the end reduces your ticket price by 15000 dollars?
what if you just... miss your connection? :hyperflush:
When I asked (was going to a show in Seattle but had a round trip thru PDX) they said that they would expect you to finish the journey by rebooking on another flight, or something to that nature.