Thanks to both of you.

I had frankly not even considered QF or AY, and the point on transitting via HEL vs LHR is a fair one. Now to ponder the final choice... In the opinion of this forum, which of the three boasts the best C-class product? CX's new offering seems to be up there with the best, with flat-bed seats. QF and AY seems to be "only" lie-flat. Any thoughts on this? Are the new products from QF and AY equal to the old C-class in CX?

Wishing all flyers a merry x-mas!