Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - CX HKG-TPE F or C?

I will be doing a bit of hopping around Asia end of December into beginning of Jan.. I'll be flying into HKG on KE from ICN in Biz.. then to TPE, i was thinking on using CX, but I am confused as to whether I should book C or F. It seems CX450 is scheduled as the New layout on 30-Dec., the day I'll be leaving HKG for TPE. Any suggestions? :confused:

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F is F and is always better than J, though I'm not sure I would pay a premium to sit in either for such a short sector. Is this a going to be a revenue or redemption booking?

Revenue... would C be best? I'm looking at a booking on Expedia.com of..

HKG-TPE C with CX 31-dec

Stay in a hostel a 2 days. then 2-jan to 5-jan. Grand Hyatt Taipei


then TPE-HKG> C with CX 5-Jan

then HKG-ICN>C (possible F upgrade with KE miles) 5-jan.

Overnight in Grand Hyatt Incheon (via KE's business class amenity for Non-connection flights)

then ICN-LAX C with KE 6-Jan.

total price is at $1,870.00

i've already booked

LAX-ICN with KE in Y on 19 dec.

Stay with friends in Korea

then ICN to HKG with KE on 28 dec. in C (miles upgrade to F is possible though)

Stay in Island Pacific Hotel 28 Dec to 31 Dec.





F is F and is always better than J, though I'm not sure I would pay a premium to sit in either for such a short sector. Is this a going to be a revenue or redemption booking?

Revenue... would C be best? I'm looking at a booking on Expedia.com of..

HKG-TPE C with CX 31-dec

Stay in a hostel a 2 days. then 2-jan to 5-jan. Grand Hyatt Taipei


then TPE-HKG> C with CX 5-Jan

then HKG-ICN>C (possible F upgrade with KE miles) 5-jan.

Overnight in Grand Hyatt Incheon (via KE's business class amenity for Non-connection flights)

then ICN-LAX C with KE 6-Jan.

total price is at $1,870.00

i've already booked

LAX-ICN with KE in Y on 19 dec.

Stay with friends in Korea

then ICN to HKG with KE on 28 dec. in C (miles upgrade to F is possible though)

Stay in Island Pacific Hotel 28 Dec to 31 Dec.

If you don't fly CX much, why don't pay a bit more for a try? I sure it would be unforgettable.

Revenue... would C be best? I'm looking at a booking on Expedia.com of..

HKG-TPE C with CX 31-dec
Stay in a hostel a 2 days. then 2-jan to 5-jan. Grand Hyatt Taipei
then TPE-HKG> C with CX 5-Jan
.

why not stay in Grand Hyatt Taipei 5 nights?
If this year 101 tower still have fireworks.Grand Hyatt is the best location.

You mean for New Years Fireworks?
Hm... I know the celebrations are great in both cities.....

why not stay in Grand Hyatt Taipei 5 nights?
If this year 101 tower still have fireworks.Grand Hyatt is the best location.

I'm not sure of your exact fare type / booking class etc, but if it's full-fare J vs. F, it's only a difference of USD 60 one-way. and if it's indeed what you need to pay to get from J to F on HKG-TPE or v.v., I'd say, why not, especially if you haven't been on the new F yet and would just want to have a very short experience with it (it's indeed a great new seat). don't expect too much on catering though, I'd say it's largely similar to J.

Can I pay difference when check in?I haven't try new F.
My trip is SYD-HKG-TPE booking class C.
Can I only upgrade HKG-TPE?

I'm not sure of your exact fare type / booking class etc, but if it's full-fare J vs. F, it's only a difference of USD 60 one-way.

Sp, If i buy J online, can i ask to pay the UG to F? I'm having trouble getting it to price... It doesn't let you combine F and C on most sites when your doing the Multi-City option. or any option.. any ideas.. when i book a F alone TPE-HKG $575USD~ and HKG-TPE C $476~ or.. when i book: HKG-TPE-HKG-ICN-LAX

$1870.10 in C with CX and KE.(HKG-ICN-LAX)...

Flight: Hong Kong to Taipei back to top

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Traveler and cost summary
1 Adult $1,772.00
Taxes & Fees $91.10
Booking Fee $7.00

Total $1,870.10

Flight summary


Wed 31-Dec-08

Hong Kong (HKG)
Depart 10:10 am
Terminal 1 to Taipei (TPE)
Arrive 11:40 am
Terminal 1 510 mi
(821 km)
Duration: 1hr 30mn
CX
Flight: 450

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Business Class, Breakfast, Boeing 747-400


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Total distance: 510 mi (821 km)
Total duration: 1hr 30mn


Mon 5-Jan-09

Taipei (TPE)
Depart 11:25 am
Terminal 1 to Hong Kong (HKG)
Arrive 1:10 pm
Terminal 1 510 mi
(821 km)
Duration: 1hr 45mn
CX
Flight: 461

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Business Class, Meal, Boeing 747-400


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Total distance: 510 mi (821 km)
Total duration: 1hr 45mn


Mon 5-Jan-09

Hong Kong (HKG)
Depart 3:20 pm
Terminal 1 to Seoul (ICN)
Arrive 7:45 pm 1,295 mi
(2,084 km)
Duration: 3hr 25mn
KE
Flight: 614

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Business Class, Lunch, Boeing 737-800


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Total distance: 1,295 mi (2,084 km)
Total duration: 3hr 25mn


Tue 6-Jan-09

Seoul (ICN)
Depart 3:00 pm to Los Angeles (LAX)
Arrive 8:35 am
Terminal TOM BRADLEY INTL TERM 5,973 mi
(9,613 km)
Duration: 10hr 35mn
KE
Flight: 17

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Business Class, Dinner, Boeing 747-400


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Total distance: 5,973 mi (9,613 km)
Total duration: 10hr 35mn




I'm not sure of your exact fare type / booking class etc, but if it's full-fare J vs. F, it's only a difference of USD 60 one-way. and if it's indeed what you need to pay to get from J to F on HKG-TPE or v.v., I'd say, why not, especially if you haven't been on the new F yet and would just want to have a very short experience with it (it's indeed a great new seat). don't expect too much on catering though, I'd say it's largely similar to J.

beats me why anyone would want to pay for c or f on hkg tpe when the seat belt signs are on most of the time, you take off climb to altitude, just about have time to take a leak and the seat belt signs are back on again