Originally Posted by
NWplatinum
I just wanted to say something to because I see a lot of posts here of people asking about first class and business class when it opens etc. etc etc...
I’ve booked close to two dozen Cathay first class awards long haul and intra-asia, and the availability always seem to come 1 to 2 weeks before departure date and sometimes 24 to 48 hours before departure. Many times it was 12 hours before departure. It’s common will get lucky with Premium cabins open 6 to 9 months before departure. Otherwise the rules above stand. So do not expect there to be open seats in first and business class a month or two out. You need to wait.
I realize that many of you don’t have the luxury of waiting around like that and leaving on a moments notice. Unfortunately that is the name of the game here.
Totally disagree!
For J seats it is possible to find availability for multiple seats about 4 to 3 months out. That would be better for people who can't fly last minute. F availability is easier to find very close in. I book J about 4 - 3 months out and then upgrade to F last minute. Our JNB-HKG segment had 3+ J seats, I booked 2 in late november for mid February. J seats remained available right up to the day of departure. Upgraded 1 to F for HKG-BOS segment at T-11 days. Also booked YVR-HKG-DPS in J three months out, no option for F on the route.
James