Is CX worth an extra HKD1500 compared to AC?
Mar 27, 2017 | 11:13 am
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 16
Is CX worth an extra HKD1500 compared to AC?
As titled. I am buying a HKG-YYZ Y ticket soon, and the price difference between CX and AC is exactly $1500. Normally I would have gone for the cheapest ticket available, but here's the caveat:
It's my birthday!
My outbound trip sits squarely on my birthday. Needless to say I am (opportunistically) looking for a free birthday upgrade. Should I fork out some extra cash for a chance of upgrade with CX, who has a far superior J product than AC? Does AC offer upgrades at all? Or am I better off saving the money for something else as they will not entertain upgrades for AM nobodies.
The upgradable factor is my only consideration for choosing between the flights.
Thanks.
It's my birthday!
My outbound trip sits squarely on my birthday. Needless to say I am (opportunistically) looking for a free birthday upgrade. Should I fork out some extra cash for a chance of upgrade with CX, who has a far superior J product than AC? Does AC offer upgrades at all? Or am I better off saving the money for something else as they will not entertain upgrades for AM nobodies.
The upgradable factor is my only consideration for choosing between the flights.
Thanks.
Mar 27, 2017 | 12:17 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: YKZ
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Posts: 159
If AC is routing through YVR, definitely choose CX. As AC flies her 10 abreast 77W on HKG-YVR.
I would not be too optimistic regarding upgrade chances. Both airline's HKG-YYZ J class seem to be full for the past couple times I flew with them. Nonetheless, both airline's hard product is very good. (of course, CX is superior for soft product)
I would not be too optimistic regarding upgrade chances. Both airline's HKG-YYZ J class seem to be full for the past couple times I flew with them. Nonetheless, both airline's hard product is very good. (of course, CX is superior for soft product)
Mar 27, 2017 | 1:25 pm
#4
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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If AC is routing through YVR, definitely choose CX. As AC flies her 10 abreast 77W on HKG-YVR.
I would not be too optimistic regarding upgrade chances. Both airline's HKG-YYZ J class seem to be full for the past couple times I flew with them. Nonetheless, both airline's hard product is very good. (of course, CX is superior for soft product)
I would not be too optimistic regarding upgrade chances. Both airline's HKG-YYZ J class seem to be full for the past couple times I flew with them. Nonetheless, both airline's hard product is very good. (of course, CX is superior for soft product)
I wonder if the Y hard product difference between CX and AC justifies the extra cash?
Mar 27, 2017 | 6:56 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 125
On a 15 hour flight a 1.5 inch difference is quite significant, but the degree that it affects you definitely depends on your height/size (AC offers 1 less inch of legroom as well). The older CX seats (in the 77Ws - not the 350s) offer double padding, so that could be another thing to consider. I'm not sure if it justifies $1500 for you; the frequent flyer program/alliance you use most would probably determine which airline I would take because it's quite a long flight and you don't want to waste those miles.
Additionally, if you purchase a CX Y ticket you'll at most be upgraded to PEY, not J.
Additionally, if you purchase a CX Y ticket you'll at most be upgraded to PEY, not J.
Mar 27, 2017 | 10:38 pm
#9
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX MPC
Posts: 612
Mar 27, 2017 | 11:40 pm
#10
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 39
So better stick with AC which is cheaper in your case
Mar 28, 2017 | 12:25 am
#11
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: EWR, PHL
Programs: UA1k 3MM, AA Plt, peasant on everybody else, elite something or other at a bunch of hotels.
Posts: 4,648
Not if it's 10 seats across on AC vs 9 across on CX (for the time being!) Big difference IMO for HKD $1,500 ~ USD $200.
OP: Suggest also checking into premium economy fares. Consider them if the upfare is not too high.
OP: Suggest also checking into premium economy fares. Consider them if the upfare is not too high.
Mar 28, 2017 | 2:59 am
#15
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well just a quick update - I eventually had to choose CX because my TA misquoted the Aeroplan fare and my just-created aeroplan account froze for some reason...
and seeing the CX N class fares availability for my dates ran very low so I just snagged up the $1500 as a safe bet...
So now I get 10k Asia Miles and 50 Club Points, if I decide to sign up for MPC. Should I, just for the birthday upgrade lolz?
and seeing the CX N class fares availability for my dates ran very low so I just snagged up the $1500 as a safe bet...
So now I get 10k Asia Miles and 50 Club Points, if I decide to sign up for MPC. Should I, just for the birthday upgrade lolz?