Is it me
Jun 19, 2010 | 11:55 am
#16
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: HKG
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well indeed i as a visitor (ish) did land myself in this situation when the older generation of my ex's family do not speak mandarin and i was visiting them.... but leave that for another thread!
Jun 19, 2010 | 8:54 pm
#17
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 61
Assuming the DM+ card is the same, it's the same size as the one you always get in F class that says "bon appetit". I just got another one the other day. It says: "As our Diamond Plus member of The Marco Polo Club, it is our pleasure to look after you today. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your flight more enjoyable. Best wishes from your cabin crew." Then signed by a few FAs.
It seems random to me, because I am not a DM+ however I've got this card a few times now. And I've never gotten a regular DM card (although admittedly I only take about 4-6 CX flights a month so I'm probably not a great sample size, and I've never gotten a card on KA, which I fly more often). I think maybe they intended to give the cards out to DMs on those particular flights and they only stocked DM+ cards. Still a nice gesture regardless and service was great on both of the flights.
It seems random to me, because I am not a DM+ however I've got this card a few times now. And I've never gotten a regular DM card (although admittedly I only take about 4-6 CX flights a month so I'm probably not a great sample size, and I've never gotten a card on KA, which I fly more often). I think maybe they intended to give the cards out to DMs on those particular flights and they only stocked DM+ cards. Still a nice gesture regardless and service was great on both of the flights.
And what are these cards that you guys are referring to? I'm a DM, and I've never received any cards...
Jun 19, 2010 | 10:12 pm
#18
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
As for the card, it apparently is given only to DM+ members, but non DM+ members seem to get them by mistake.
Jun 20, 2010 | 8:17 pm
#19
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: UA,AA,CX,SWA
Posts: 276
DM+ is the top 1% of the DM members based on revenue. Apparently it's the "diamond within the diamond" that CX recognizes these are the real bread winners for them.
As for the card, it apparently is given only to DM+ members, but non DM+ members seem to get them by mistake.
As for the card, it apparently is given only to DM+ members, but non DM+ members seem to get them by mistake.
Jul 2, 2010 | 11:53 am
#20
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This must be common now as I just got my 4th card in as many weeks on LH routes, all hand written and some nice messages but no personal phone numbers yet.
By the way having been on the Taipei MRT thousands of times I have never heard anything but Mandarin and English spoken !!! I really do question some of the postings on FT and wonder just how much some of the posters actually ever leave their bedroom.
By the way having been on the Taipei MRT thousands of times I have never heard anything but Mandarin and English spoken !!! I really do question some of the postings on FT and wonder just how much some of the posters actually ever leave their bedroom.
Last edited by threemillionmilesflown; Jul 2, 2010 at 11:59 am
Jul 2, 2010 | 2:21 pm
#21
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO TPE
Programs: CX Diamond
Posts: 43
I received one in Y on CX873 SFO-HKG at the end of May, but did not receive one on the way back (maybe because I was an anniversary upgrade to J). I still have it with me and can try to post a pic if there's enough interest in seeing one.
Jul 2, 2010 | 6:53 pm
#22
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 6,978
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taipei_...Transit_System
Wiki report on Taipei MRT:
Notice this sentence: "Stations are extremely crowded during rush hours, especially at transfer stations such as Taipei Main Station and Zhongxiao Fuxing. Automated station announcements are recorded in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and English.[12]"
Only Mandarin and English.... my goodness....
Wiki report on Taipei MRT:
Notice this sentence: "Stations are extremely crowded during rush hours, especially at transfer stations such as Taipei Main Station and Zhongxiao Fuxing. Automated station announcements are recorded in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and English.[12]"
Only Mandarin and English.... my goodness....
Jul 3, 2010 | 10:13 am
#23
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Taipei/Tampa.
Programs: CX DM, Marriott Plat, SPG lifetime, Hyatt Diamond, Avis Chairman's Club
Posts: 161
I am now based in Taiwan, and all 4 are spoken.
Jul 3, 2010 | 12:23 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
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All 4 are spoken...at all times...
Jul 3, 2010 | 4:33 pm
#25
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I've had to delete some posts as they were getting personal, and really off topic - big time.
So rather than see this go more AWOL, this thread will simply be closed.
Thank you.
Guy Betsy
Cathay Pacific Asiamiles forum moderator
So rather than see this go more AWOL, this thread will simply be closed.
Thank you.
Guy Betsy
Cathay Pacific Asiamiles forum moderator