Today my wife received a message about a 3 day sale of flights from Manila using HSBC for payment. When we try to book them we select the flights then receive a message saying that CX is experiencing technical difficulties and we should start again.

I suppose that they are not related to the technical difficulties that are hindering them from opening the Manila lounge where they need experts from elsewhere to remove dust covers, clean the floors and furniture, wash the dishes, glasses and cutlery, cook noodles, act as waiters, waitresses, cloakroom attendants, barmen and receptionists, none of whom are available in The Philippines.