Col Ronson

That's a pretty good price for PE seeing how a normal coach fare between LAX-SYD is already between $1000-$1800 on average (i've seen them go high as $2400).

(and yes 8 hours is more than enough to get to the peak. Its a 30 min ride on airport express, then a 30 min taxi up to the peak)

teemuflyer

We will be trying out CX's PE on a LH flight (HKG-LAX) for the first time. I have read the this thread, but still have a few questions on what to expect.

Since we are both AA EXPs (OWEs), we will be fortunate enough to have lunch at one of the CX F lounges prior to the flight. Can we request to have the main meal deferred to a later time, rather than being served soon after takeoff?

Aside from the welcome bubbly, what is the quality of the alcohol served in PE as far as wine and spirits are concerned?

Currently the seatmap shows only 16 of 34 of the PE seats assigned (for Jan 30) and has been this way for almost the past week. Should we expect a full cabin, or a relatively quiet and sparsely occupied one?

Is the IFE selection the same, or more limited in selection than J or F?

nightkhan

As far as pushing meal time back, you can always check but not sure if they will accommodate that. IFE selection is same throughout the cabin, CX website has the selections for current and next month.

mosburger

The main benefit of PE are the broader seat with somewhat more recline (I've only had bulkhead seats in PE where it was possible to stretch out for sleeping at least to some extent) and the better quality headphones.

Also, PE is an upgrade opportunity for MPC and other tier card holders as the cabin is rather limited in space and seat changes to the J cabin are not unheard of during busier flights.

As for the booze, I don't drink spirits when traveling but the PE menu lists Cognac, Scotch etc. Wines are fairly basic just like in Y and beer I also don't touch when up in the air.

The small amenity kit is a nice gesture as well.

nikelg

What's up with CX pricing for Premium Economy vs. Coach? I'm looking to book JFK to MNL in March and the E fare is 3X the price of Y!!! and about 50% of a Business Class ticket.

I'm fine with paying more for PE but USD1,300+ more is lot for what is offered. The difference was normally $300 to $800.

Enhancements

CX is really gun-shy at selling PE tickets with more restrictive conditions, hence PE "Standard" normally comes at a really high starting fare vs coach.

Same thing happens on ANA, but it seems like they'd rather open it up to FFP members than monetize it with decent value fares.

QRC3288

You're just getting a bad anecdote I think. I bet you're either booking during the Rugby Sevens or CLSA conference, all of which carry terrible flight and hotel rates the week before and after.

Normally you can still find E class ex-JFK fares in the low 2K USD. We buy them for guys on our team somewhat regularly.

You're probably getting quoted W fare and it's probably the (HK-specific) peak time which happens for 2 weeks every March. Although the spirit of this thread is on the money, I think your anecdote is just bad luck with timing.

percysmith

2.4X (1.4X more) for SYD-HKG Economy this March http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...l#post27857970

JohnGreat

I find this year's PEY price for E having significant discount. For example, E used to be US$2100 round trip from SFO to Asia. Now you can easily get it for less than US$1600. R & W remain similar price as last year.

Maelstrom

I've been gettting great PEY fares since December 2016 (flying Australia to China). For example, to go from Economy to PEY for my ADL-HKG leg this coming Thursday was only an extra A$180. I assume there must be a special running or something.

sscywong

Even ex-HKG E fare is much more "approachable" this year...

Just got a quotation from travel agent for HKG-SYD/MEL E class fare in September... Even non-GV2 fare costs only HK$11,300 (tax and surcharges in)...

Still trying to look for better ex-XXX offer but seems too early to book September tickets...

Ausriver

PEY with CX for HKG-SYD/MEL = J with MH for HKG-SYD/MEL

SLGO

MH just has fantastic deals for J!

Though IMO not quite a direct comparison with CX as it has to stop at KUL. QF would be a better comparable.

sscywong

Yup... My parents don't like transit so CX or QF....

But QF still doesn't have regular PEY to MEL...

wired2theworld

Hello-

I'm booked LAX-HKG next month in seat 31C. I've read this is one of the "best" seats in PE, though I'm concerned about a couple of negative things I've read.

I've read that the seat is very cold due to nearby air vents and the emergency door. True?

Does this seat have a power port? Seat Guru says yes, Expert Flyer says no.

How much of a hassle will it be to have no under seat storage? Will I be able to bring my small carry on bag down and have it on the floor in front of me during the flight? Will it be in the way of whoever is in 31A accessing the aisle?

When I log in to see my booking, there doesn't seem to be a way to select a new seat if I wanted to. Am I missing something or do I have to call them?

Thanks!