Cathay Pacific – Chicago (ORD) Lounge
May 7, 2014, 9:43 pm
#76
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: LHR
Programs: BA Silver/ows, CX AsiaMiles (not even GR anymore!) missing my GO days
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyJ82
IME they won't escort J pax through security, but a dedicated F/J security line is in operation and saves considerable time.
They have a dedicated ID check line, but once after ID check it is into the mix with everybody using the same baggage/people scanners which can be a cluster@#$%.
Originally Posted by CrazyJ82
IME they won't escort J pax through security, but a dedicated F/J security line is in operation and saves considerable time.
They have a dedicated ID check line, but once after ID check it is into the mix with everybody using the same baggage/people scanners which can be a cluster@#$%.
Jun 4, 2014, 7:38 am
#77
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Jun 23, 2014, 1:47 pm
#78
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: AR
Programs: AA, BA, Alaska Air
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Jun 23, 2014, 2:50 pm
#79
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DCA
Programs: AA EXP, National Exec., SPG Gold, AmEx Plat
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I flew on CX807 in F last month, and arrived at the check-in area around 1PM. I was given an escort through security and shown to the small, separate F lounge which was staffed by a CX employee. Several others were already there, so my impression is that the 12 PM figure is correct. It was certainly open before 2PM.
Jun 24, 2014, 11:21 pm
#80
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 52
I flew on CX807 in F last month, and arrived at the check-in area around 1PM. I was given an escort through security and shown to the small, separate F lounge which was staffed by a CX employee. Several others were already there, so my impression is that the 12 PM figure is correct. It was certainly open before 2PM.
Also, has CX807 been outfitted with the new F hard product yet?
Jun 25, 2014, 12:40 pm
#81
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: DCA
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Did you try or were you able to eat at the BA Dining Room? Some say it is exclusive to flying BA F -- the OW website states this -- just curious if the CX employee granted you access? I believe it's in the Business Class lounge.
Also, has CX807 been outfitted with the new F hard product yet?
Also, has CX807 been outfitted with the new F hard product yet?
There isn't a particular aircraft assigned to the route, so it is luck of the draw whether you will have a refreshed cabin. I've flown both and, while the refresh is nice, there isn't a radical change with the new product. Others may disagree.
Jun 26, 2014, 1:50 am
#82
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Up in the Air
Programs: OW Emerald
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I considered heading across the hall for the dining room, but decided to save room for the food onboard.
There isn't a particular aircraft assigned to the route, so it is luck of the draw whether you will have a refreshed cabin. I've flown both and, while the refresh is nice, there isn't a radical change with the new product. Others may disagree.
There isn't a particular aircraft assigned to the route, so it is luck of the draw whether you will have a refreshed cabin. I've flown both and, while the refresh is nice, there isn't a radical change with the new product. Others may disagree.
Despite the minor niggles, either version of CX F longhaul is a great way to fly!
Last edited by dchen2; Jun 26, 2014 at 3:59 am
Jun 26, 2014, 4:16 pm
#83
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 52
I considered heading across the hall for the dining room, but decided to save room for the food onboard.
There isn't a particular aircraft assigned to the route, so it is luck of the draw whether you will have a refreshed cabin. I've flown both and, while the refresh is nice, there isn't a radical change with the new product. Others may disagree.
There isn't a particular aircraft assigned to the route, so it is luck of the draw whether you will have a refreshed cabin. I've flown both and, while the refresh is nice, there isn't a radical change with the new product. Others may disagree.
I agree the F refresh isn't that significant compared to "not so old" F. The advantage of newer surfacing and Bose branded noise canceling headsets in refreshed F is negated somewhat by the finicky and clunky user interface of the touchscreen seat controls for me.
Despite the minor niggles, either version of CX F longhaul is a great way to fly!
Despite the minor niggles, either version of CX F longhaul is a great way to fly!
Also, you are the second person who has mentioned the touchscreen controls being unintuitive. I've seen images; what's so difficult about using them?
Jul 14, 2014, 7:37 am
#84
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP/OW Emerald
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I flew on CX807 in F last month, and arrived at the check-in area around 1PM. I was given an escort through security and shown to the small, separate F lounge which was staffed by a CX employee. Several others were already there, so my impression is that the 12 PM figure is correct. It was certainly open before 2PM.
Jul 31, 2014, 9:48 am
#85
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago
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Any consensus that BA will open later for the new flight starting in two days? Looks like last BA is 2015 departure (generally) so if not there, gonna revert back to oldies but not necessarily goodies? Good news is at that time should be able to cut down on lead time to airport ...
Aug 5, 2014, 10:56 pm
#87
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Aug 17, 2014, 10:19 am
#88
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Chicago
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Guess it's better than nothing: used AF (er, PP), SAS (contract), and forget what in January (maybe that was BA)--probs not in retrospect since I would have remembered First lounge, so guess looking forward to trying something new. Not gonna give a 0100 departure the same lead time as afternoon flight so less time there too 
Sep 9, 2014, 1:38 am
#89
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Posts: 45
So it sounds like BA Business Lounge will be used for CX805 departure? Any idea when the opening hour was for your flight? The missus will be flying that route this weekend.
Sep 10, 2014, 2:41 pm
#90
Join Date: Feb 2009
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