jdsprod
Feb 21, 06, 6:15 pm
Traveling LAX-HKG-CGK-HKG-LAX next month. I am a One World Emerald. What can I do to increase my chances on any of the above segments?
Thanks for your help.
jdsprod
Thanks for your help.
jdsprod
Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - Chance of OP UP LAX-HKG-CGK-HKG-LAX
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christep
Feb 21, 06, 7:07 pm
Unless you can get CX Diamond in that time, nothing.
CX100Silver
Feb 21, 06, 9:27 pm
Agree what "Christep" said... You are one of the top members who has extremly high prioirity to upgrade already...
Guy Betsy
Feb 21, 06, 9:38 pm
Read this: http://www.cathaytalk.com/showthread.php?t=731
Scroll down to Post # 6.
Scroll down to Post # 6.
jdsprod
Feb 22, 06, 10:26 am
Read this: http://www.cathaytalk.com/showthread.php?t=731
Scroll down to Post # 6.
Thanks, good info.
Scroll down to Post # 6.
Thanks, good info.
HKFlyer
Feb 22, 06, 10:35 am
Read this: http://www.cathaytalk.com/showthread.php?t=731
Scroll down to Post # 6.
Great link Guy Betsy! The only addition to the very informative comments from the post would be (1) fare basis is not a key determinant. Deeply discounted flights can score regular op ups for elite members. (2) timing of reservations matters. When all is equal, the earlier reservation gets the nod when op ups are first assigned the day before. (3) two DMs under same reservation have higher chance than 2 DMs flying seperately
Scroll down to Post # 6.
Great link Guy Betsy! The only addition to the very informative comments from the post would be (1) fare basis is not a key determinant. Deeply discounted flights can score regular op ups for elite members. (2) timing of reservations matters. When all is equal, the earlier reservation gets the nod when op ups are first assigned the day before. (3) two DMs under same reservation have higher chance than 2 DMs flying seperately
jdsprod
Feb 27, 06, 10:59 am
How about showing up at the airport earlier than someone else with the same status? Would that increase the "hypothetical" chances of an OP UP?
TiteG4
Feb 27, 06, 11:41 am
from http://www.cathaytalk.com/showpost.php?p=1959&postcount=6
Others have said, and have had experience in getting op-ups even on an award ticket, that fare codes play no basis in getting op-ups.
OT: I just got J-F op upped on 2/25 for CX701 (HKG-BKK) on a business award ticket.
Others have said, and have had experience in getting op-ups even on an award ticket, that fare codes play no basis in getting op-ups.
OT: I just got J-F op upped on 2/25 for CX701 (HKG-BKK) on a business award ticket.
Guy Betsy
Feb 27, 06, 11:46 am
How about showing up at the airport earlier than someone else with the same status? Would that increase the "hypothetical" chances of an OP UP?
NO.
You will be placed on CX's internal 'queue'. Only if the flight is oversold in the class of service that you're on, then you might be considered. Otherwise CX MPC INV, DM and GO members have priority over you anytime.
Basically even CX MPC DM members don't even expect op-up's , so for anyone else on any other FFP programme, take a number and wait your turn. (Sorry to be blunt).
Really.. CX should be more like SQ and restrict op-ups!
NO.
You will be placed on CX's internal 'queue'. Only if the flight is oversold in the class of service that you're on, then you might be considered. Otherwise CX MPC INV, DM and GO members have priority over you anytime.
Basically even CX MPC DM members don't even expect op-up's , so for anyone else on any other FFP programme, take a number and wait your turn. (Sorry to be blunt).
Really.. CX should be more like SQ and restrict op-ups!