CX Black Friday Sale 2015
Nov 20, 2014, 4:39 pm
#1
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CX Black Friday Sale 2015
I just noticed on Facebook that CX has a Black Friday sale thing posted on their fan page.
I'm currently trying to plan a trip for my friends to join me in Thailand in March being JFK-HKG-CNX & BKK-HKG-JFK with the long haul parts in Premium Economy.
Right now it is pricing out (including all taxes) at like $2500/pp.
Historically have the Black Friday sales been certain classes, routes, etc. I'm having dinner with them later and want to get them a bit more info but if the price could drop 15-20% could be a big help.
I'm currently trying to plan a trip for my friends to join me in Thailand in March being JFK-HKG-CNX & BKK-HKG-JFK with the long haul parts in Premium Economy.
Right now it is pricing out (including all taxes) at like $2500/pp.
Historically have the Black Friday sales been certain classes, routes, etc. I'm having dinner with them later and want to get them a bit more info but if the price could drop 15-20% could be a big help.
Nov 20, 2014, 7:36 pm
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I would gather at times it can often help people predict what the future may tell?
If for the past 5 years they've had PE sales for Black Friday I would mention to my friends that maybe we should wait a week because the prices may drop.
If they've never had PE sales for BF then I wouldn't bother bringing it up to my friends and push them to book ASAP because my intra-Asia plans and schedule are in limbo waiting on them.
If for the past 5 years they've had PE sales for Black Friday I would mention to my friends that maybe we should wait a week because the prices may drop.
If they've never had PE sales for BF then I wouldn't bother bringing it up to my friends and push them to book ASAP because my intra-Asia plans and schedule are in limbo waiting on them.
Nov 22, 2014, 9:37 am
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Here's the link for last year's black friday sale
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...29-2013-a.html
here's the link to the previous black friday sale
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...23-2012-a.html
Guess it makes sense to keep track of this year's. Though I think for most of us, it's nothing to look forward to.
YMMV
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...29-2013-a.html
here's the link to the previous black friday sale
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...23-2012-a.html
Guess it makes sense to keep track of this year's. Though I think for most of us, it's nothing to look forward to.
YMMV
Nov 23, 2014, 3:56 pm
#5
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I too will be watching the Black Friday sale for a good PE rate LAX - BKK in April. If there is no special, I will probably try China Airways new PE. They are having a introductory PE sale from the US to Asia destinations with travel through the end of April. $1595 LAX-BKK and the connecting flights between TPE and BKK are in Business Class! Sale ends Nov 30th.
Nov 27, 2014, 8:53 am
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I was all up on it last year....and was disappointed (holding for deal on PEY, J). I expect I'll be disappointed again but I can pounce for Jan-Feb if SE Asia/Oceanaia has a good deal for earning as well -- zero earns for an AA guy aren't worth it; just pay normal for travel on my calendar v. CX's.
Nov 28, 2014, 11:05 pm
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Nov 29, 2014, 7:50 pm
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I just finished doing some exhaustive research (ok, only about one hour) on the CX Black Friday sale, so I will pass on what I found.
I am looking for a flight from San Diego - LAX - HKG, and staying in HK for a couple of days, then on to Bangkok, and return. I am in a good position to compare because I am leaving in 4 days on the same route on a ticket I purchased in June. My results:
My existing ticket in Y, V class, purchased in June for December travel $1,377.
Online offer today, same route and fare class (V), for travel in early February (a few days before the official departure period for the sale, which is February 25th - May 14th) - $1407
Online offer today, during the official sale travel period - $1505.
??? It looks more like a Black Friday surcharge!!
To be fair, I did find a fare for $1150, in S class, which means 25% Asia miles and 25% MPC miles (for some not a big deal) but the connections were horrible, something I would never fly.
Happy Travels.
I am looking for a flight from San Diego - LAX - HKG, and staying in HK for a couple of days, then on to Bangkok, and return. I am in a good position to compare because I am leaving in 4 days on the same route on a ticket I purchased in June. My results:
My existing ticket in Y, V class, purchased in June for December travel $1,377.
Online offer today, same route and fare class (V), for travel in early February (a few days before the official departure period for the sale, which is February 25th - May 14th) - $1407
Online offer today, during the official sale travel period - $1505.
??? It looks more like a Black Friday surcharge!!
To be fair, I did find a fare for $1150, in S class, which means 25% Asia miles and 25% MPC miles (for some not a big deal) but the connections were horrible, something I would never fly.
Happy Travels.
Last edited by beachbum61; Nov 29, 2014 at 7:56 pm