Cathay Pacific Asia Miles - Newbie: NOV/DEC Equipment Coding? Extra Baggage?

Hi Everybody,

I am just considering to book my first ever CX flights, and am a bit puzzled about the Equipment Coding and the Olympus info from the CX FAQ.

My current ITN shows LHR-HKG and back on 744, HKG-SYD on 330 Travel would be last week of Nov / 2nd week of DEC.

What are the chances of those having the much praised Olympus Solution, or how is their Y in General? Should I be looking for Flights with different Equipment instead?

Comfort would be somewhat nice, since I am actually considering all four flights to be overnight in order to save as much daytime as possible for exploring (and hotel costs, since I am on a budget).

I also wonder about their Excess Baggage policies. Couldn't find prices mentioned anywhere. I feel that 20KG is (too) little for 2-3 weeks... Do they offer a package, let's say add 10KG for a certain fee? How much do they normally charge for excess baggage?

What are the risks of having the Handluggage weight checked? Can I just stuff 15KG in my small trolley (like on european BA flights)?

Thanks a lot!

Hi Everybody,

I am just considering to book my first ever CX flights, and am a bit puzzled about the Equipment Coding and the Olympus info from the CX FAQ.

My current ITN shows LHR-HKG and back on 744, HKG-SYD on 330 Travel would be last week of Nov / 2nd week of DEC.

What are the chances of those having the much praised Olympus Solution, or how is their Y in General? Should I be looking for Flights with different Equipment instead?

Comfort would be somewhat nice, since I am actually considering all four flights to be overnight in order to save as much daytime as possible for exploring (and hotel costs, since I am on a budget).

I also wonder about their Excess Baggage policies. Couldn't find prices mentioned anywhere. I feel that 20KG is (too) little for 2-3 weeks... Do they offer a package, let's say add 10KG for a certain fee? How much do they normally charge for excess baggage?

What are the risks of having the Handluggage weight checked? Can I just stuff 15KG in my small trolley (like on european BA flights)?

Thanks a lot!

Please check the Cathay Pacific FAQ (The Complete CX Experience) on this forum for answers to your question about equipment

baggage policy is subjective, and haven't had too much experience with it (i'm always at/under max weight). perhaps some of our other members can help you with that.

Please check the Cathay Pacific FAQ (The Complete CX Experience) on this forum for answers to your question about equipment
That's why I mentioned this is exactly what left me confused.
This is the current spread of the Olympus product across the Cathay long-haul fleet:

B747-400 fleet (23 aircraft | 74A has the Olympus seats)
74A – 20 aircraft
744 – 2 aircraft (HOP and HUJ), which will be retrofitted into 74A by May 2009.
Currently being retrofitted into 74A: 1 aircraft (HUB)


So according to that, there won't be a 744 anymore in November. That's why I wonder whether CX's Booking site, or your statement is valid here.

You also state
London
Flights: 4 flights non-stop daily (CX251/0, CX253/4, CX255/2 and CX257/6).
Equipment: 74A for CX251/0, CX253/4 and CX255/2. 34B, 34C and 34D mix for CX257/6.
My flight would be CX254 which is probably new (different schedule?)
Edit:
Forget it, I'm stupid. :)

Sorry...

Thanks again!