Jan 26, 2016, 8:09 am
Last edit by: JDiver
This is the archive of posts made in 2014 about using AAdvantage miles to secure awards on Cathay Pacific.
The current thread is:
Awards: CX / Cathay Pacific / (inc. F and J) - questions, availability
The current thread is:
Awards: CX / Cathay Pacific / (inc. F and J) - questions, availability
ARCHIVE: Awards: CX / Cathay Pacific / (inc. F and J) - 2014
Dec 19, 2014, 2:47 pm
#1396
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 141
Is it too late to book F on CX from ORD to HKG?
Dec 19, 2014, 2:59 pm
#1397
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,598
Dec 19, 2014, 3:01 pm
#1398
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
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Posts: 21,598
Dec 19, 2014, 3:09 pm
#1399
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 599
I'm building Alaska, BA & AA miles mostly in parallel right now (all 3 are around 40-50k), and over next year through more cards etc will probably be able to reach one or more with enough balance to redeem CX awards.
Question for you fine folks - in general, which of the above 3 programs offer the best option to redeem on CX (say from Seattle to somewhere in Asia or Seattle to Africa if I end up with high balance).
- Fee differences AA vs BA vs Alaska? Miles needed differences for First Class redemption?
- Availability and ease of redemption?
Thanks!
Question for you fine folks - in general, which of the above 3 programs offer the best option to redeem on CX (say from Seattle to somewhere in Asia or Seattle to Africa if I end up with high balance).
- Fee differences AA vs BA vs Alaska? Miles needed differences for First Class redemption?
- Availability and ease of redemption?
Thanks!
Dec 19, 2014, 3:17 pm
#1400
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
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I'm building Alaska, BA & AA miles mostly in parallel right now (all 3 are around 40-50k), and over next year through more cards etc will probably be able to reach one or more with enough balance to redeem CX awards.
Question for you fine folks - in general, which of the above 3 programs offer the best option to redeem on CX (say from Seattle to somewhere in Asia or Seattle to Africa if I end up with high balance).
- Fee differences AA vs BA vs Alaska? Miles needed differences for First Class redemption?
- Availability and ease of redemption?
Thanks!
Question for you fine folks - in general, which of the above 3 programs offer the best option to redeem on CX (say from Seattle to somewhere in Asia or Seattle to Africa if I end up with high balance).
- Fee differences AA vs BA vs Alaska? Miles needed differences for First Class redemption?
- Availability and ease of redemption?
Thanks!
It has the best lineup of airline partners and reasonable redemptions rates and fees.
Dec 19, 2014, 3:44 pm
#1401
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
Programs: AA LT PLT; QR GLD; Bonvoy LT TIT
Posts: 12,753
Got it!! Thank you!!!!
Indeed. Some posters have opined that in the summer, limited runway lengths require departure after the heat of the day is over.
Indeed. Some posters have opined that in the summer, limited runway lengths require departure after the heat of the day is over.
Dec 19, 2014, 4:19 pm
#1402
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: WAS
Posts: 3,010
Nice! I'm on the inaugural HKG-BOS in J (with an EF alert in case F paid availability goes up and CX decides to release an award seat before then). Hoping work doesn't conflict with the trip.
Dec 19, 2014, 4:59 pm
#1403
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Austin, Texas
Programs: Airline nobody. Sad!
Posts: 26,062
like SFO777, but I see what CX is doing and why the time is when it is; it maximizes connecting options across Asia. And EWR, YVR, and YYZ don't have the runway limitations, but CX still has flights arriving and departing at similar times to BOS.
Dec 19, 2014, 5:56 pm
#1405
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,053
I disagree. It is actually a very good departure time, especially if you are in F but also in J. It is a good time to allow for sleep, and remember that in F you can dine any time you choose. Arrival in HKG makes for plenty of connection options (and the return allows for lots of inbound connection options too). On arrival in HKG you can shower and breakfast then get onto connecting flight.
I've used CX845 from JFK a few times and find that this "overnight" in F is the best cure for jet lag there is.
DAK
I've used CX845 from JFK a few times and find that this "overnight" in F is the best cure for jet lag there is.
DAK
Dec 19, 2014, 6:02 pm
#1406
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: BOS/UTH
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CX knows how to do inaugurals. IIRC there was a pretty good sendoff for the inaugural flight ex-ORD a few years ago. I can't wait!! Uber excited!!!!!
Dec 19, 2014, 6:35 pm
#1407
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,053
Sure, BOSman, arriving at 0530 is bound to make connections easier. but a 0730 departure would make arrival just before noon, just as easy, seems to me. Are there a lot of Asian destinations with only morning CX service? OTOH, I don't want to look a gifthorse in the mouth. Nonstop BOS/HKG service takes a few hours off my travel time; and I make this commute more or less bimonthly.
CX knows how to do inaugurals. IIRC there was a pretty good sendoff for the inaugural flight ex-ORD a few years ago. I can't wait!! Uber excited!!!!!
CX knows how to do inaugurals. IIRC there was a pretty good sendoff for the inaugural flight ex-ORD a few years ago. I can't wait!! Uber excited!!!!!
Just one persons opinion
DAK
Dec 19, 2014, 6:39 pm
#1408
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
Dec 19, 2014, 8:06 pm
#1409
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: ORD
Posts: 1,844
It was hard work. Persistent work, but just got our last F seat ORD-HKG.
My OP was questioning if CX releases "holiday" seat with the same last day fervor as "regular" days. For this project, the answer is a resounding, yes.
My OP was questioning if CX releases "holiday" seat with the same last day fervor as "regular" days. For this project, the answer is a resounding, yes.
Dec 19, 2014, 8:22 pm
#1410
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 2,028
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