Originally Posted by
Flying for Fun
You do realize that CX is a skeleton of what it was pre-pandemic? Capacity is at best 40% of what it was and aircraft with an F cabin are mostly sitting on the ground. Even JFK is currently being served with an A350 without an F cabin.
Unlike pre-pandemic, JL has been releasing F & J award space 2 weeks out. If you can travel within that time frame, you are more likely to find something to at least TYO; beyond that could be a challenge even if you are Ok with Main inter-Asia.
James
100%.
Originally Posted by
nologic
No, I didn’t realize any of that. So demand is radically too?
Demand is high because HKG is open now but the network is still not normal, and every AM member (and Avios member) gets access to that inventory a month or so before any AA/AS member. Pretty much a recipe for very limited award supply.
Also HKG ends up being a connection point into China because traffic to China is still not normal. It's going to help CX's finances but they certainly don't need to give away a ton of seats.