Book under KA or CX flight code?
Apr 29, 2011 | 12:33 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hong Kong / Toronto
Programs: CX DM, AA Plat Pro, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
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Book under KA or CX flight code?
Hi all,
I'm going to be flying on a KA operated short-haul flight in June. I'm just wondering in terms of op-up chances, is there a difference between booking through CX or KA .... does the flight code matter in this case ?
I'm going to be flying on a KA operated short-haul flight in June. I'm just wondering in terms of op-up chances, is there a difference between booking through CX or KA .... does the flight code matter in this case ?
Apr 29, 2011 | 4:00 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 8,238
I don't think it matters at all. I routinely fly KA and CX interchangeably on each others' flight codes (to both PVG and PEK, where they both operate), and get op-ups under each situation. Boarding pass can also be issued on both KA and CX stock. As poster above mentioned, they just print out a line on your BP that says something akin to "booked as CX6991" or whatever, adding the extra digit to the front of the otherwise CX or KA flight number.
Apr 29, 2011 | 9:50 am
#6
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Santa Clara CA USA
Programs: CX SL, SQ SL
Posts: 277
Seems to make a difference in multisector MFUs - Asiamiles appears to croak when the sectors are on separate carriers and responds asking that separate mileage upgrade requests be made. I don't recall seeing that when I use the CX codeshare instead of KA.
Apr 29, 2011 | 6:27 pm
#7
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,217
If booking online on CX's website, I always book the CX flight code, even if it is a flight operated by KA. In that way, I can ensure I get the bonus miles from online booking and paying with the Cathay American Express card. I have heard that this online booking bonus is not applicable if you book on dragonair.com.
May 1, 2011 | 3:52 am
#8
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hong Kong / Toronto
Programs: CX DM, AA Plat Pro, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 118
If booking online on CX's website, I always book the CX flight code, even if it is a flight operated by KA. In that way, I can ensure I get the bonus miles from online booking and paying with the Cathay American Express card. I have heard that this online booking bonus is not applicable if you book on dragonair.com.