As discussed before, there are 3-class flights at least on HKG-TPE, HKG-SIN and HKG-BKK, which on those routes one will at least get the international level of service. However, in many instances the crews are still hit or miss. My biggest gripe about CX is the lack of consistency....

Otherwise, on HKG-BKK, as discussed before, I would rather use AY, which provides a better wine list and international seating. Plus, it almost always costs 40% less than CX. AY also flies BKK-SIN, with same level of service as HKG-BKK. Wines, service, and catering are MILES better than CX for at least BKK-SIN.

For HKG-SIN, dare I say it, I really enjoyed CI service, although the safety issue is another matter altogether. CI attendants are much much better than it's competitors' (BR), and service is World class, even for the lowly C class passengers of Asian descent. CX tends to mistreat premium passengers of Asian descent in premium classes, which is an indisputable fact.