HKG - DPS
Mar 31, 2013, 8:25 am
#31
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I would not assume that. In 4 cases, my status-less wife with onward F flight in her PNR has been allocated F when checking in on-line. Meanwhile, I have status and have been flying with her in each instance. However, my onward F flights have been in separate PNRs. Despite status, I have NOT been pre-allocated F seats when checking in, I've had to request it at the airport. This suggests that the system sweeps for onward-connecting F pax, whereas it does not sweep for status (but leaves that to airport control). Mind you, maybe the "system" is merely somebody at DPS who looks over PNRs, hence the process can be hit or miss. Clearly, the best strategy is to have both status AND an onward connection in F. 
Mar 31, 2013, 8:31 am
#32
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Not only my wife, but my status-less son, too. In the same PNR with onward F connection. 4 times. In the case of United, the status of the issuing account travels with the passenger. Perhaps something similar with CX? Though that wouldn't explain why I consistently have to ask at the airport.
Mar 31, 2013, 8:35 am
#33
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Have often walked around the long lines that include the CX flight - after paying for vip service - its well worth it
these days i get to clear Indonesian Imigrasi on board in my super comfortable lie flat seat, with a drink in my hand, Garuda offers this service on selected flights - SYD DPS is one of them.
So I just wander thru the domestic line - hand in my cleared card - and go pick up the bags
these days i get to clear Indonesian Imigrasi on board in my super comfortable lie flat seat, with a drink in my hand, Garuda offers this service on selected flights - SYD DPS is one of them.
So I just wander thru the domestic line - hand in my cleared card - and go pick up the bags
Mar 31, 2013, 9:39 am
#34
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Not only my wife, but my status-less son, too. In the same PNR with onward F connection. 4 times. In the case of United, the status of the issuing account travels with the passenger. Perhaps something similar with CX? Though that wouldn't explain why I consistently have to ask at the airport.
Mar 31, 2013, 5:47 pm
#35
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Ok thanks. So is the best option to ask at checkin as early as possible? Is it worth ringing them first?
I have heard great things about the new cx business class so if I am on the upper deck is it actually worth trying to get into the F section. My instinct is telling me that it is.
Thanks for all your advice.
I have heard great things about the new cx business class so if I am on the upper deck is it actually worth trying to get into the F section. My instinct is telling me that it is.
Thanks for all your advice.
Mar 31, 2013, 5:58 pm
#36
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Ok. I have just changed my selection back to 90 and 91.
The seating is shown as a 1-1 configuration.
The first class cabin shows up on the seat map but all seats are crossed out. Does that mean that there are no seats left their?
It does appear to be a busy flight.
The seating is shown as a 1-1 configuration.
The first class cabin shows up on the seat map but all seats are crossed out. Does that mean that there are no seats left their?
It does appear to be a busy flight.
Mar 31, 2013, 6:24 pm
#37
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
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Ok thanks. So is the best option to ask at checkin as early as possible? Is it worth ringing them first?
I have heard great things about the new cx business class so if I am on the upper deck is it actually worth trying to get into the F section. My instinct is telling me that it is.
Thanks for all your advice.
I have heard great things about the new cx business class so if I am on the upper deck is it actually worth trying to get into the F section. My instinct is telling me that it is.
Thanks for all your advice.
Have a read of the FAQ (first sticky thread) and a search around here for info on F vs. J, lots of discussions have raged on that for years. F is indeed miles ahead. Upstairs vs. downstairs J on 747 is also a popular discussion topic.
Mar 31, 2013, 9:33 pm
#38
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Contrary to previous comments, my experience is that if you have a paid F class ticket (not a reward) you will always get a seat in the F section nose of a 744 between HKG and DPS. You will, however, have to ask for it.
Mar 31, 2013, 11:53 pm
#39
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No. Those seats are always blocked. They are allocated at the airport (or sometimes in advance if you have DM status).
Contrary to previous comments, my experience is that if you have a paid F class ticket (not a reward) you will always get a seat in the F section nose of a 744 between HKG and DPS. You will, however, have to ask for it.
Contrary to previous comments, my experience is that if you have a paid F class ticket (not a reward) you will always get a seat in the F section nose of a 744 between HKG and DPS. You will, however, have to ask for it.
Apr 1, 2013, 5:15 am
#40
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...mate I think you might be a bit confused. The CX 747s have the old business class and they are not getting retrofitted with the new J.
Have a read of the FAQ (first sticky thread) and a search around here for info on F vs. J, lots of discussions have raged on that for years. F is indeed miles ahead. Upstairs vs. downstairs J on 747 is also a popular discussion topic.
Have a read of the FAQ (first sticky thread) and a search around here for info on F vs. J, lots of discussions have raged on that for years. F is indeed miles ahead. Upstairs vs. downstairs J on 747 is also a popular discussion topic.
I did look but there is just so much variation in aircraft and cabins. More than I am used to.
I suppose this means even more emphasis to try and get into the front cabin.
Is the J product the same as the regional business class seat at I had on the way in?
Apr 1, 2013, 7:11 am
#41
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Oh thanks.
I did look but there is just so much variation in aircraft and cabins. More than I am used to.
I suppose this means even more emphasis to try and get into the front cabin.
Is the J product the same as the regional business class seat at I had on the way in?
I did look but there is just so much variation in aircraft and cabins. More than I am used to.
I suppose this means even more emphasis to try and get into the front cabin.
Is the J product the same as the regional business class seat at I had on the way in?
Apr 5, 2013, 2:52 am
#42
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Thanks QRC3288.
One other quick question. I have read the "read it first" thread and looked at the CX site and their isn't a lot of info.
My wife and I arrive back in HKG for one night before going back to LHR the next day.
Seeing the lounges section I understand at as business class travellers we will be entitled to use the arrivals lounge. Is it worth me using this lounge for a quick meal before going to the hotel? What other facilities does it have?
Thanks again!
One other quick question. I have read the "read it first" thread and looked at the CX site and their isn't a lot of info.
My wife and I arrive back in HKG for one night before going back to LHR the next day.
Seeing the lounges section I understand at as business class travellers we will be entitled to use the arrivals lounge. Is it worth me using this lounge for a quick meal before going to the hotel? What other facilities does it have?
Thanks again!
Apr 5, 2013, 3:08 am
#43
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Thanks QRC3288.
One other quick question. I have read the "read it first" thread and looked at the CX site and their isn't a lot of info.
My wife and I arrive back in HKG for one night before going back to LHR the next day.
Seeing the lounges section I understand at as business class travellers we will be entitled to use the arrivals lounge. Is it worth me using this lounge for a quick meal before going to the hotel? What other facilities does it have?
Oops I see it is open to midnight. I'd still head to a nice hotel.
Thanks again!
One other quick question. I have read the "read it first" thread and looked at the CX site and their isn't a lot of info.
My wife and I arrive back in HKG for one night before going back to LHR the next day.
Seeing the lounges section I understand at as business class travellers we will be entitled to use the arrivals lounge. Is it worth me using this lounge for a quick meal before going to the hotel? What other facilities does it have?
Oops I see it is open to midnight. I'd still head to a nice hotel.
Thanks again!
Oops, I see it is open until midnight. I'd take a pass and head to town.
Apr 5, 2013, 4:40 am
#44
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Thanks. Actually we our itinerary was LHR - HKG - DPS - HKG -LHR.
We've already done Hong Kong really and the only reason we leave HKIA is to give sufficient time for the flight.
I was thinking CCR to be fair. Nice meal and then sleep at the hotel.
We've already done Hong Kong really and the only reason we leave HKIA is to give sufficient time for the flight.
I was thinking CCR to be fair. Nice meal and then sleep at the hotel.
Apr 5, 2013, 5:05 am
#45
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Location: Hong Kong
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No, I don't think it is worth it. It's nicely appointed, but it's kinda small. Just a few showers and hybrid snack/hot food. You know, better than crackers and cheese but not really a full meal like you could get in the CX F lounge (or even J class airside lounges). And it's ever so slightly out of the way. I would skip and go straight to the hotel.