CX 77W or AF 388 Economy?
Jul 21, 2014, 7:50 pm
#1
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CX 77W or AF 388 Economy?
Hi all,
I'm flying to Europe/UK in October from NZ. Plans are to fly CDG and return from LHR and must make a stopover at HKG to see family. I have two quotes with almost identical fares, with CX on 77W and AF on 388 from HKG to Europe. Which one would I get better service?
I will probably never get to fly AF again as I live on the other side of the world and Europe is like "trip of the lifetime" for me, but it's a very different story for CX as I fly on them quite a lot.
FF wise I'm a member of both Air NZ and Qantas but not a FF member of any Skyteam airline, as I don't see any need to join as none flies domestically in NZ.
Thanks.
I'm flying to Europe/UK in October from NZ. Plans are to fly CDG and return from LHR and must make a stopover at HKG to see family. I have two quotes with almost identical fares, with CX on 77W and AF on 388 from HKG to Europe. Which one would I get better service?
I will probably never get to fly AF again as I live on the other side of the world and Europe is like "trip of the lifetime" for me, but it's a very different story for CX as I fly on them quite a lot.
FF wise I'm a member of both Air NZ and Qantas but not a FF member of any Skyteam airline, as I don't see any need to join as none flies domestically in NZ.
Thanks.
Jul 22, 2014, 3:01 am
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If possible, it may be cheaper to fly into LHR and then out of CDG.
My experience on the AF A388 has been pretty good, even in Y...although it is a lot of people.
Another consideration - the A388 is 3-4-3 and the 773 is 3-3-3, so fewer middle seats.
If possible, I suggest looking at premium economy fares on AF; they can be a good deal at times.
My experience on the AF A388 has been pretty good, even in Y...although it is a lot of people.
Another consideration - the A388 is 3-4-3 and the 773 is 3-3-3, so fewer middle seats.
If possible, I suggest looking at premium economy fares on AF; they can be a good deal at times.
Jul 22, 2014, 3:07 am
#6
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CX 77W or AF 388 Economy?
Thanks guys, I agree that CX is probably a wee better for service, and I could get FF points with my Qantas FF member (I'm a very frequent flyer in NZ domestically but not internationally), but AF has always been a little mysterious for me and I'm keen to try it this time.
Update: the quote for AF is in fact NZ$280 cheaper, it's a lot of money that gets two nights accommodation just for one person. I'm thinking should I get the AF deal instead?
Update: the quote for AF is in fact NZ$280 cheaper, it's a lot of money that gets two nights accommodation just for one person. I'm thinking should I get the AF deal instead?
Jul 22, 2014, 9:18 am
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Thanks guys, I agree that CX is probably a wee better for service, and I could get FF points with my Qantas FF member (I'm a very frequent flyer in NZ domestically but not internationally), but AF has always been a little mysterious for me and I'm keen to try it this time.
Update: the quote for AF is in fact NZ$280 cheaper, it's a lot of money that gets two nights accommodation just for one person. I'm thinking should I get the AF deal instead?
Update: the quote for AF is in fact NZ$280 cheaper, it's a lot of money that gets two nights accommodation just for one person. I'm thinking should I get the AF deal instead?
