ak333
Dec 30, 04, 12:20 pm
I just got back yesterday from another transpacific trip on CX and took note of a couple of interesting things that CX did on my flights in regard to operational upgrades. I was booked in D class on the CX portions of my trip which was SAN-LAX-HKG-BKK-HKG-LAX-SAN.
On CX883 LAX-HKG on Dec. 24 I noticed a lot of people getting new blue boarding passes at the gate. Originally, only 9 people were booked in J on 883 according to the lounge agent, but I saw at least 10 others getting their new boarding passes. Before each main meal service, the f/a went to each revenue J passenger first to ask their meal preference, and then she went to the passengers that were upgraded. Since I had a paid business ticket, I appreciated the touch and was able to get my first choice. As it was flight 883 we did have our now customary winter fuel stop, however it was in TPE and not ICN which made the process quicker. We got in about the same time as 881, so I was able to make my connection.
Yesterday on CX882 HKG-LAX, I was given an op-up to F at the gate in HKG. Apparently no one was booked in F (which I think is pretty rare on a LAX flight), so we were served the J menu, pre-plated like usual. We did get an F amenity kit but no pjs. The duvets were available, and we still had 2 dedicated flight attendants in our cabin. The cheese course however was served separately on F china with F silverware as was the dessert. I was still very happy with the upgrade as I was able to sleep very well in the F seat. ^
On CX883 LAX-HKG on Dec. 24 I noticed a lot of people getting new blue boarding passes at the gate. Originally, only 9 people were booked in J on 883 according to the lounge agent, but I saw at least 10 others getting their new boarding passes. Before each main meal service, the f/a went to each revenue J passenger first to ask their meal preference, and then she went to the passengers that were upgraded. Since I had a paid business ticket, I appreciated the touch and was able to get my first choice. As it was flight 883 we did have our now customary winter fuel stop, however it was in TPE and not ICN which made the process quicker. We got in about the same time as 881, so I was able to make my connection.
Yesterday on CX882 HKG-LAX, I was given an op-up to F at the gate in HKG. Apparently no one was booked in F (which I think is pretty rare on a LAX flight), so we were served the J menu, pre-plated like usual. We did get an F amenity kit but no pjs. The duvets were available, and we still had 2 dedicated flight attendants in our cabin. The cheese course however was served separately on F china with F silverware as was the dessert. I was still very happy with the upgrade as I was able to sleep very well in the F seat. ^