Originally Posted by
percysmith
Cathay has the revenue management mindset of a Ticketmaster sellout concert scalper. They rather see seats left empty than risk Pavlov's Dogs.
Calling doesn't help unless you have DM or higher status with CX itself (not partners).
I see. Thank you, this will help me keep my expectations low. I will book something as a backup now and keep my eye on this if it opens.
I do not have status with Cathay, as I travel occasionally and only focus on redeemable points.