didn’t realise about the priority for security at hkia.
that in itself is a big motivation to aim for DM to be able to skip the security queues!
Originally Posted by
Richard Yu
I'd do it for 200 CP. But if you barely scraped past Gold, trying to earn another 600 for Diamond is definitely not worth it. Also, if you're not based in HKG, it's definitely not worth it.
Thoughts:
* First Class lounges have way better food and beverage options. As well as cabanas and massages in HKG at least (less impact if you are not based in HKG). Other good OW First Class lounges are in LHR (BA), HND (JL), and LAX (QF)
* I get perks like same day standby changes for free. Helpful on shuttle-like routes like PEK->HKG, but its an unpublished benefit so YMMV.
* Priority security at HKG is really valuable especially given the staffing shortages there. Again, if not in HKG, this benefit does not apply.
* Free buggy to the 60 gates at HKG. Again, if not in HKG, this benefit does not apply.
* I've almost never gotten free op-ups on CX even when I was Diamond. Only got on my bday and full flights (got pushed up to make space for overbooked lower cabins)