Hi.

I am new to CX having primarily used TG and SQ for the past few years to get around South East Asia.

I am having a bit of trouble getting a sensible fare quote from the CX website and wondered if this is a common issue and any work arounds.

I am looking to Fly HKG-BKK out on 28th Sept, return 3rd Oct. The website is throwing up prices of $6k+ return in economy, more than twice the price of regular round trips I have taken previously and also more than twice the price of competitors such as TG.

Is this because the departure and return dates are more than a month apart? Is there any work around? I'd prefer to use CX as I will be connecting from another CX flight on the 28th (TPE) which will make my life easier as I can check my luggage all the way through.

Any suggestions or should I just book TG and have a mad dash from baggage collection to TG check in - there is around 2hrs between scheduled arrival of the CX flight and the TG flight I am looking at.

Thanks in advance for any advice