Originally Posted by
emma dog
That may be you, but as someone living in ATL and as a DM, I’d take DL via LAX than AA to LAX then to CX. I love CX, but I think delta has really closed the hard product gap with the A350. CX soft product is definitely better, but someone locked into the DL ecosystem isn’t going to understand.
Same reason why Turkish has to heavily discount their business class tickets vs DL/AF/KL ex-ATL.
I've flown D1 on their worst products (757, 767, and A330-200/-300). So, I do prefer the CX A350 and 777 over that. But, I think the biggest difference is the lounges. I've used the CX lounge in SFO which is fine and a few of the J lounges in HKG which are some of my favorites in my limited travels. I prefer them slightly to the VS Clubhouse at LHR. I see your point. I live on the west coast and I will make the one to 1.5 hour drive to SFO for a long haul flight. I've flown VS to LHR and CX to HKG. I find it fun to try the non-US carriers.
I do wish DL success going to HKG since if anything it would help depress fares a little bit. It's going to be tough with expensive fuel though.