Sydney to Mumbai - Advice

[Zippy7]

I can't see why you wouldn't be able to get a CX Business fare ex-SYD, with a stopover on the return to SYD that would be right for this trip. But haven't looked into fares. Also, the plane type HKG-Mumbai might be nothing special on CX - regional config. IIRC, it's a pretty long flight. But again, best you check.

Yeap, I can get the CX flight - it will save ~$500, but that Sunday morning flight departs at 7:35am, as opposed to QF leaving at a far more civilised 10:45am...
Likewise, on the return, CX leaves HK at 7pm, whereas QF leaves at 9pm.

And yes, a 2 hour entry will count towards getting to FVC again.

Thats what I wanted to hear! The APEC card costs money (Company wont pay), but FVC is free, and free is good

Do you need to do anything special? Tell the checkin chick at Sydney that I want to get out in HK? Or do they let you go out and back in as you please provided you fill out the paperwork?