http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:53:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1019033-1st-class-arrival-lounge.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:31:54 GMT I am arriving in hkg from toronto in first class, and transfering to pvg 4 hours later in biz, both on cx. I want to shower and eat a bit, what is my best plan? Is there an arrival lounge? Am i better off re-checking in and going to the regular... I am arriving in hkg from toronto in first class, and transfering to pvg 4 hours later in biz, both on cx. I want to shower and eat a bit, what is my best plan? Is there an arrival lounge? Am i better off re-checking in and going to the regular lounge? If so can i go to the 1st class lounge or only biz? ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles mhron http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1019033-1st-class-arrival-lounge.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018890-where-buy-cheapest-j-class-cx-us.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:49:57 GMT Hi, I planned to visit HK and TPE during Chinese Year. Where can I find the cheapest J class? My friend is going with me so I would like to use my miles to redeem a companion for my friend.(to share airfares) I know the ex-tpe for business... Hi,

I planned to visit HK and TPE during Chinese Year. Where can I find the cheapest J class? My friend is going with me so I would like to use my miles to redeem a companion for my friend.(to share airfares)

I know the ex-tpe for business class (booked in I class) to the US is outragiously cheap (like $ US 2,500). Can I get this kind of price in the US like SFO or LAX area, maybe from a local travel agent?

Everyone here really paid at least 5K for J class? ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Royaloaks http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018890-where-buy-cheapest-j-class-cx-us.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018875-need-advise-amex-card-offer.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:37:24 GMT Dear all, I need advice on what to do. I have been offered a platinum amex card by the supplier to my retail business. The card will cost $300 and accrue 1.5point-1 $aus for the first 250,000 then 1-1 afterward of amex points. The supplier... Dear all, I need advice on what to do.

I have been offered a platinum amex card by the supplier to my retail business. The card will cost $300 and accrue 1.5point-1 $aus for the first 250,000 then 1-1 afterward of amex points.

The supplier will charge the card for all of my invoices which will be approx 2,000,000 per annum. The catch is they will charge 0.85% surcharge plus gst.

The long and the short is that The extra cost is say $17500 plus gst and I can get a benefit of 2,125,000 points a year. Or I can transfer them to $21,250 of travel vouchers but I would be liable for fringe benefits tax (or have to make an employee contribution and lose the gst component)

I was intending to go ahead with the deal as I understood I could transfer to QFF and then use it for family members to travel extensively.

Apparently this card won't transfer to QFF and they have suggested using Singapore Kris Flyer which is a 1-1 transfer. The alternative are Asia Miles Cathay, Thai and Malaysian and a couple of others. The transfer rates for the others vary as do the redemption rates.

My questions are: I have no idea of ease of redemptions with Cathay Asia Miles and its One World partners. I have no specific dates for travel and can be flexible. Will I easily be able to get flights? Would I be able to achieve good value for the effort involved given the points required?

I live in Brisbane and would travel to Europe and the Americas to use the points.

Does anyone know about the Kris Flyer with respect to redemptions and value similarly. I shall post a similar message on its forum. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles fdKen http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018875-need-advise-amex-card-offer.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018750-what-would-you-do-yvr-standby-award-issues.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:15 GMT All - currently holding 4 J one-way awards, JFKHKG connecting to HKGBKK. CX 841/701, so departing JFK in the a.m., arriving BKK in the evening.

I'm debating taking the night flight (CX889) from JFK, via YVR. However, the logical, onward HKGBKK flight is NOT available in J, only in Y. Therefore, my options are:

1) Stay put, and avoid YVR stop.
2) Book 889, endure YVR (traveling with kids, so night flight might actually be best), then book connecting HKGBKK in economy. Arrive BKK around noon.
3) Book 889, endure length HKG connection and still end up taking afternoon flight to BKK in J.

My question is whether CX would allow me to stand by with J award tickets for that earlier HKGBKK. Any experience with this? Yes, we would have checked bags. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles jamienbaker http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018750-what-would-you-do-yvr-standby-award-issues.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018588-claiming-miles-someone-elses-ticket.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:50:40 GMT Hi, My mum has recently been on 2-3 trips to South Korea with FinnAir from England but did not claim asia miles (or any other FFP) with them. Is it possible for me to make a missing mileage claim and collect the miles myself? Or would I have to... Hi,

My mum has recently been on 2-3 trips to South Korea with FinnAir from England but did not claim asia miles (or any other FFP) with them. Is it possible for me to make a missing mileage claim and collect the miles myself? Or would I have to make her an asiamiles account herself and then have her join my redemption group?

Thanks ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Ruperte http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018588-claiming-miles-someone-elses-ticket.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018586-departing-del.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:32:27 GMT Could someone please advise whether CX currently has agents out in the drop off area to help premium passengers / elites through the terminal? BA does and they really do a great job minimizing waiting times. Back in 2006 I was comfortable... Could someone please advise whether CX currently has agents out in the drop off area to help premium passengers / elites through the terminal? BA does and they really do a great job minimizing waiting times.

Back in 2006 I was comfortable arriving at the airport about 75 minutes prior. Have the security lines gotten worse since the Mumbai attacks? ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles B-HQC http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018586-departing-del.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018520-cx161-162-hkg-syd-hkg-zeroed-out.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:45:41 GMT From Mar 28 to Oct 30 next year, all the inventory classes CX161/162 to/from SYD have been zeroed out. This most likely means this flight pairing will either be temporarily suspended or eliminated for good. From Mar 28 to Oct 30 next year, all the inventory classes CX161/162 to/from SYD have been zeroed out. This most likely means this flight pairing will either be temporarily suspended or eliminated for good. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Wingfly http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018520-cx161-162-hkg-syd-hkg-zeroed-out.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018325-watch-out-chicken-rice.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:25 GMT My wife is still recovering from the serious food poisoning that she suffered after eating the chicken rice in Y on CX711 from Hong Kong to Singapore last night. She started to feel there was something wrong with the food immediately after eating... My wife is still recovering from the serious food poisoning that she suffered after eating the chicken rice in Y on CX711 from Hong Kong to Singapore last night.

She started to feel there was something wrong with the food immediately after eating it, and was taking seriously ill about 6-7 hours later, resulting in a doctor being called in the middle of the night to treat her severe stomach cramps.

Hopefully it was just an isolated incident. I've just filed the incident with CX Customer Service by fax and the Web site, and will report back on what they say.

But, in the meantime, those who wish to play safe might wish to steer clear of the chicken rice if they're offered it in Y on flights out of Hong Kong over the next few days. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles dgittings http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018325-watch-out-chicken-rice.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018292-anybody-else-ever-got-marketing-phone-calls-mpo.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:55:59 GMT This is the very first time that it's happened to me so I'm wondering if this is something MPO has done in the past, or is it something new?

While I was taking a nap with my sick son last night I got a call from MPO, and mind you my responses were impatient because my son is sick and the call woke me up, but here's the gist of our exchange.

MPO: may I speak to Mr. X
X: This is he
MPO: hello Mr. X, my name is whatever and I'm calling from MPO, and we noticed that you flew twice in one month and requalified for SL, congradulations.
X: ok...
MPO: We would like to remind you that you are almost there to qualify for GL, and you needed just 25,000 more miles to do that.
X: yeah...
MPO: Would you like me to explain to you some of the additional benefits you may enjoy once you become a GL member?
X: no, I'm already familiar with how your elite program works
MPO: very nice Mr. X, we value your businesses very much, anything else I can help you with today
X: no.... (in retrospect I should of complain about never getting op-up and I might get a free coupon code or something, oh well)
MPO: thank you Mr. X for your time, bye bye
X: (hung up)

Is this normal MPO marketing? Or did my two long-haul flights in one month trigger something in their system that I'm their newest sucker? ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Cathay Boy http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018292-anybody-else-ever-got-marketing-phone-calls-mpo.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018280-h1n1-china-hong-kong.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:08:18 GMT I will be flying to HKG and China next week, Have things there calmed down yet in regard to H1N1? Do i have to be concerned that if I have 1 degree above acceptable temperature that I may find my self in quarantine? I will be flying to HKG and China next week, Have things there calmed down yet in regard to H1N1? Do i have to be concerned that if I have 1 degree above acceptable temperature that I may find my self in quarantine? ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles mhron http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018280-h1n1-china-hong-kong.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018185-what-best-way-check-asia-miles-award-availability.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:28:19 GMT Hi guys, i'm new to asia miles, in fact new to frequent flyer redemption. I'm interested in booking an economy award flight and was wondering what would be the best way to find flight availability. From what I can see, it looks like requesting it using the form on the asia miles website or calling. Is there any easier way for me to check online? thanks ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles dasalnt http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018185-what-best-way-check-asia-miles-award-availability.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018150-77a-debut-sfo.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:54:10 GMT Looking through the schedules, beginning Feb 1, 2010 CX870/879 will switch from the 74A to 77A. By then North America will only see one daily 74A - CX872/873. The move is in-line with what has been said in previous posts about NA routes moving to... Looking through the schedules, beginning Feb 1, 2010 CX870/879 will switch from the 74A to 77A. By then North America will only see one daily 74A - CX872/873. The move is in-line with what has been said in previous posts about NA routes moving to 77As.

Looks like securing F awards to/from NA will be more and more challenging as the downsizing of aircraft for these routes reduces seat capacity from 12 to 9 to 6. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles Wingfly http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018150-77a-debut-sfo.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018122-rumour-cx828-829-returning-back-hkg-anc-yyz-anc-hkg.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:12:43 GMT I've heard this rumour somewhere also, can't remember where.

Any thoughts. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles CXfanatic http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1018122-rumour-cx828-829-returning-back-hkg-anc-yyz-anc-hkg.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1017832-surviving-jfk-hkg-bkk.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:11:39 GMT Does anyone have any tips?? We are on the 9.15am departure to HKG landing at 2.30pm, leaving at 4pm to arrive BKK at 6pm Our plan was get up early 5am and workout in JFK airport hotel - Have lunch on plane around 1pm (4 hours into flight)... Does anyone have any tips??

We are on the 9.15am departure to HKG landing at 2.30pm, leaving at 4pm to arrive BKK at 6pm

Our plan was get up early 5am and workout in JFK airport hotel - Have lunch on plane around 1pm (4 hours into flight) Watch movie (now 6 hours into flight), Then sleep for 6 hours (ambien's limit for me). Snack before arrival. Stay up for HKG to BKK and hopefully awake enough to enjoy dinner in BKK and bed at 10pm BKK time.

Any other better suggestions? ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles SteveinA2 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1017832-surviving-jfk-hkg-bkk.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1017729-changes-new-j-seats.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:59:24 GMT I was travelling SYD-HKG this weekend and walked through the J cabin on the A330 (33B). I noticed that the seats had been recovered with a much more pleasing fabric. It was smoother, and not made of that plasticky fake velvet. I'm sure it would mean that your clothes don't get stuck on the fabric as you try to slide around on it, and probably be less hot as well. The old fabric was terrible to look at, feel and made you feel so hot. And it looked old even on new aircraft.

Unfortunately I wasn't sitting in J this time so wasn't able to see if there were any other changes to the seat. ]]> Cathay Pacific Asia Miles sxc http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-asia-miles/1017729-changes-new-j-seats.html