Is Cathay devaluating other oneworld member?
May 3, 2010 | 1:11 pm
#16
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Interesting observation by the OP as I as just wondering the same thing a couple of days ago - I noticed that there seem to be no more welcome by the purser or senior crew (or any crew member for that matter) on my recent flights as a OWE (this was in economy).
And like some others, while I am not with Marco Polo, my top tier membership was almost exclusively through flying CX.
And like some others, while I am not with Marco Polo, my top tier membership was almost exclusively through flying CX.
May 3, 2010 | 5:37 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: MEL
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Taking 16 CX flights in 10 days and hearing continuos crap from jackie chan to donate spare change then four minutes of stretches was more than enough. I was more than happy to see they had gone on a recent flight.
Also having MPC members queue in the J/F line on a full 747 is a gripe
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May 3, 2010 | 5:39 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
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Don't count on getting meals first. I am only asked about meal choice ahead of others once every 4-5 flights. (Anyway, I don't often eat on the plane, so that does not really affect me..)
May 3, 2010 | 5:45 pm
#20
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YYZ
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May 4, 2010 | 7:11 am
#22
Join Date: May 2009
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I can care less about getting greeted, serve first, smile at, etc. However, I hope DMs can get J snacks (roast duck noodles, wonton noodles), that will change my flight experience tremendously.
May 4, 2010 | 10:53 am
#23
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I think CX is making cuts on unnecessary cabin announcement intrusions. They have cut away the exercise video that they used to waste our times with. Also I noticed they stop the standard announcements in Mandarin in my last two long-haul flights (however, during flight when they ask people to sit down and buckle up, some Mandarin still happens, LOL). So maybe this cutting short of welcoming OW people is just part of the paradigm. Seriously, in the past I feel like the first 45 minutes of the flight it's non-stop talking and talking and talking, and I for one am glad they made a conscious effort to leave us alone with needless babble.
Last edited by cathaylonghaulff; May 5, 2010 at 11:32 pm
May 4, 2010 | 10:54 am
#24
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May 4, 2010 | 2:46 pm
#26
Join Date: May 2009
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Heh heh, exacting what my wife's friend said, but many OWE here don't like that, so I'll drop the issue.
