Cathay A350 vs AirNZ 777 AKL-HKG
Jan 18, 2017, 3:19 pm
#1
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Cathay A350 vs AirNZ 777 AKL-HKG
Hello.
Was just about to book PE flight from AKL-TPE via HKG on Air NZ when I noticed Cathay are now using the A350 on the route.
I am OW Emerald with Qantas and AirNZ Gold.
The A350 PE product looks great with bigger screens and more modern interior then the Air NZ 777. I also favor Cathay's daytime flight so I can get some work done and arrive in Taiwan at night rather then AirNZs late night departure to HKG meaning meal service would be at like 2am. But I havent flown Cathay in probably 10 years so no idea what they are like these days.
Has anyone compared both products yet?
Was just about to book PE flight from AKL-TPE via HKG on Air NZ when I noticed Cathay are now using the A350 on the route.
I am OW Emerald with Qantas and AirNZ Gold.
The A350 PE product looks great with bigger screens and more modern interior then the Air NZ 777. I also favor Cathay's daytime flight so I can get some work done and arrive in Taiwan at night rather then AirNZs late night departure to HKG meaning meal service would be at like 2am. But I havent flown Cathay in probably 10 years so no idea what they are like these days.
Has anyone compared both products yet?
Jan 18, 2017, 8:22 pm
#2
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Haven't flown either product yet, so can't offer anything in depth however NZ operate the 772 on the AKL-HKG route versus a brand new A350. You said it yourself in that you prefer the CX departure time as well. Perhaps there's some others who can provide better insight.
Jan 18, 2017, 8:26 pm
#3
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CX A350s have wi-fi. NZ doesn't, IIRC.
Fyi, you will want to check precisely when you're flying. CX also is currently (and short-lived) flying one of its 77W variants 77G to AKL, from now until March 1 on one of two dailies. CX does not have wi-fi on any of its aircraft except for the A350. On March 1, both flights go to A350 daily.
You can check the link below to see details of what is flying to AKL when for CX
CX Fleet, Route and Configuration Guide
Fyi, you will want to check precisely when you're flying. CX also is currently (and short-lived) flying one of its 77W variants 77G to AKL, from now until March 1 on one of two dailies. CX does not have wi-fi on any of its aircraft except for the A350. On March 1, both flights go to A350 daily.
You can check the link below to see details of what is flying to AKL when for CX
CX Fleet, Route and Configuration Guide
Jan 20, 2017, 8:39 pm
#4
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Appreciate the replies. Good to know WIFI is an option.
Just discovered China Airlines fly from AKL and can do return J fares for less then either Cathay or NZ's PE fares! So i'm going to try them out.
Only thing is I wont gather points or status to either of my programs but arriving direct into TPE via BNE will be nice.
Just discovered China Airlines fly from AKL and can do return J fares for less then either Cathay or NZ's PE fares! So i'm going to try them out.
Only thing is I wont gather points or status to either of my programs but arriving direct into TPE via BNE will be nice.
Jan 21, 2017, 9:42 pm
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