Originally Posted by
Marco Polo
so the new 'specials ' are what ?
before in F we used to get a free CX hand carry luggage bag, limo to and from airports at both ends etc
If you are flying F all the time to be eligible monetarily for Diamond + what more can they offer you - upgrade to where - maybe on a 380 to a double cabin but then you have to change to SQ ?
If a person has to flying full fare F between HKG and JFK nine times a year to get DMP, I don't think upgrade or first class benefits are important. However, I am sure that they got much more than the published benefits, I suppose CX will have special considerations for his/her family members or traveling companions.
In regards to the four benefits:
1. Nomination of one companion to Diamond tier - That is useful. Even a companion GO will be good.
2. Access to Cathay Pacific First Class lounges regardless which airline they are flying - I prefer allowing more traveling companions in rather than accesses to the F lounges.
3. Access to the dedicated Diamond Plus Service Team at the Club Service Hotline. Members will dial the same Club hotline number but will be automatically re-routed for express handling - Wait time for Diamond members is already negligible. The problem is more with engaged tone, but a high tier level will not help in such a case.
4. Exclusive special gifts and offers - We also receive annual gifts, but I suppose those for DMP are much better. After all, CX must try very hard to make them feel very important.
I don't think I can ever make it to DMP, but certainly I would like to know more too.