Originally Posted by ropmot141
I tried to do exactly this (but in the reverse direction, HKG-YVR-JFK, CX888) on my AONEx. The only issue I encountered was availability. Whilst I was able to get the full HKG-JFK, there was no availability HKG-YVR. (And given that YVR is largely a refuelling stop, I can see why they want to restrict that).
Based on your experience, if there is availibility (dont see why there wouldnt be as we are a family of four and take up half the cabin lol - 4 seats to reticket) will CX allow us to do this? Would we be in any way at risk of loosing our reservation?
Originally Posted by ropmot141
Also, the stop is YVR is a pain. They get you off the aircraft, but you are not permitted to leave the departure gate area. They do provide free coffee & water, and there is a vending machine in there - but otherwise next time I'd be tempted to "make an error" and head off with the arriving pax; hopefully to find a lounge on the way back (and also make the flight!). Has anyone done this?
I guess the good thing about 889 is you are not required to disembark, although im sure you are woken up by noise, etc. Oddly enough, leaving timing aside, I think I will be able to adjust better as at least I am getting a little fresh air and am on the ground for an hour.
Originally Posted by ropmot141
BTW, my waitlist on the direct CX830 HKG-JFK didn't clear
I didn't even bother, I thought the chances of four A class fares opening up even a day before departure were very, very slim!