Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - Which flight would you take?




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johnkennett
Sep 8, 08, 6:44 am
Looking at going to HKG this weekend for 5 days. With an I class sale that CX are having from ICN, I can take a flight to either CGK, SIN or KUL for only a little more than the I class to HKG! (SIN only $100more!)

I am wondering which of these flights to take with a same day turn around. Under the rules, I can have one stopover in HKG, so I travel:

SEP12 ICN-HKG CX417 transit
SEP13 HKG to X above
SEP13 return to HKG
SEP16 HKG-ICN CX418

For comfort of a day trip, would you take CX723/4 KUL RTN (0850-1230/1750-2145), SIN CX717/6 (0900-1230/1825-2210) or CGK CX777/6 (0920-1305/1505-2050). I am wondering if this last option would be viable, due to the need to get a visa on arrival with an Australian passport.

Also, can I check-in on departure at HKG for the return same day flight?

Thanks for your help.


Jane's Addiction
Sep 8, 08, 8:35 am
I'd take whichever flight had long haul business class, rather than regional.

Regional business class on CX is not so nice that I'd want to spend a whole day flying and in airports just for 3xxx or 4xxx miles.

johnkennett
Sep 8, 08, 9:11 am
From the assigned planes, I think that would be SIN then. Seems like the best option probably- and the longest on the ground, and the easiest to head into town and do something for a few hours.


johnkennett
Sep 8, 08, 10:41 am
Ended up booking to SIN, using the 74A flight in both directions- only 3.5 hours in SIN though- enough to take the MRT into town for a quick bite? Or should I just head over to the QF First class lounge and wait there?



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