[QUOTE=ak333]If you are connecting on beyond HKG, here's another vote for the earlier flight into HKG. Twice in the last year we had to divert to ICN for fuel, so I would much prefer to have the extra time to connect. Assuming normal operations, you can then have the extra time for showering, etc.

Not that I am saying people deserve compensation, but just curious on how CX cutomer service handled your diversions?

I was fortunate last winter to always get on the A346 (which has a longer range than the 744) flight, and had less of a chance of needing a refueling stop. In February took the late A346, wheels up to wheels down in HKG was 16:48 flight time, the earlier 744 had to make a fuel stop and landed after us. Headwinds were strong that night, and it was a very turbulent flight. One interesting note is that the A346 flight actually had a longer scheduled flight time since the 744 has a faster cruising altititude.

Now that the Airbus has been deployed on the JFK route, this is no longer an option