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ClipperDelta
Had my first ever CI flight yesterday from BKK to TPE in J on one of their newer A340-300s and must say that except for the flight delay, it was an excellent experience. The J hard product is not flat-bed on the A343, but almost the exact same seat as the DL BE 160-degree recline, 60" pitch seat (except wider since this was an A343 not a 767), newly reupholstered in leather and cloth, and overall quite comfortable.
The website didn't allow me to input my DL FF#, but I gave it at check-in and it immediately recognized my ST Elite+ status. Best of all was the onboard FA service - pretty much a great combination of friendliness, politeness, and warmth. The FAs addressed me by name throughout the flight, offered plenty of refills, and even distributed slippers for the 3 hour flight.
Meal was also no worse than what one would get on TG on this route, and I could actually pre-order my main course (choice of three items) on their website...
Overall, I think CI offers a decent product; while nowhere near as luxurious as SQ or even KE, the overall experience is solid, especially given the rather economical fares they charge for a J ticket....
CI's problem was its safety rating in the past. But after carriers join SkyTeam, they seem to get better. We will see how CI holds up in the future. In recent times, I think the Airline is getting better and with the joining of SkyTeam it probably will hold up well in the future going forward.
Seems like if you are Chinese, you are more than likely to be on SkyTeam.
