E class coming!
Jun 5, 2012 | 9:59 am
#31
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checked this on CX's website using some random dates in Sept 2012.
JFK -> HKG Tues Sept 4th
HKG -> JFK Tues Sept 18th
Premium Economy Standard (E): $1975.76 USD
Premium Economy Flex (W): $5759.76 USD
If I am not mistaken, the E class fare is simply the same as what used to be the R class fare. No further discounts compared to the "standard" PE fare before they introduced E class. Looks like this is simply a label change.
As a comparison, this is $367 higher than an H class (Economy Standard) fare.
JFK -> HKG Tues Sept 4th
HKG -> JFK Tues Sept 18th
Premium Economy Standard (E): $1975.76 USD
Premium Economy Flex (W): $5759.76 USD
If I am not mistaken, the E class fare is simply the same as what used to be the R class fare. No further discounts compared to the "standard" PE fare before they introduced E class. Looks like this is simply a label change.
As a comparison, this is $367 higher than an H class (Economy Standard) fare.
Jun 25, 2012 | 8:13 pm
#32
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Looks like E class is now being utilised...there is a companion fare special in Y+ to Australia that books into E class.
This special is pretty good - I'm guessing that there's a lot of Y+ capacity now across all airlines to oz (QF/VS/CX) that isn't being taken up.
This special is pretty good - I'm guessing that there's a lot of Y+ capacity now across all airlines to oz (QF/VS/CX) that isn't being taken up.
Jun 26, 2012 | 7:27 pm
#33
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A question that might be off the topic...
Say if I get a PE ticket have my trip confirmed, CX changed the aircraft at the last minute and the new plane does not have PE seats... where am I going to sit?
Back to Economy I am afraid? Is that a reasonable complaint if CX does this to Y+ SLCs?
Say if I get a PE ticket have my trip confirmed, CX changed the aircraft at the last minute and the new plane does not have PE seats... where am I going to sit?
Back to Economy I am afraid? Is that a reasonable complaint if CX does this to Y+ SLCs?
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...SYDNYC-18JUN12
Terms and Conditions:
1. Premium Economy class may not be available on all flight segments. Where Premium Economy class is not offered/available, passengers will travel in Economy class without refund/compensation.
1. Premium Economy class may not be available on all flight segments. Where Premium Economy class is not offered/available, passengers will travel in Economy class without refund/compensation.
Jun 26, 2012 | 11:39 pm
#34
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Just want to clarify this as it's now been confirmed by CX...
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...SYDNYC-18JUN12
I reckon it's ridiculous to pay AUD4k+ to get something that can't even guaranteed... why do I bother to take this risk while QF guarantees the seats and offers shorter turnover time.
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...SYDNYC-18JUN12
I reckon it's ridiculous to pay AUD4k+ to get something that can't even guaranteed... why do I bother to take this risk while QF guarantees the seats and offers shorter turnover time.