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Old Apr 17, 2016, 8:04 am
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thecurtisw
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: BNA
Programs: AA CK, SPG Plat, IHG Plat
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Originally Posted by fcontinuum

Anyway, my question is if CX ever sells Y or B tickets on its transpacific flights to HKG (for me to get 1 EQM). When I search and choose my flights, the Economy Flex (which seems to be the highest Y fare; cheapest PEY seats sell in E fare) fares are always displayed as H fares, which only earn 0.5 EQM. Hate to lose all these EQM towards renewing my AA status on a ultra-long haul flight...
I just don't see the point in full fare Y/B. PEY is typically cheaper, you get 1.5 EQM, and you get a tangibly nicer and more comfortable experience.
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