Point of being MPC GO
 

Hi guys,

I was recently upgraded to GO but looking at the benefits I'm entitled to, it really isn't much of a difference from SL. I mean I get to take a guest to the lounge, use other OW carrier's J lounge and can carry a bit more luggage, but that's about it.

Going from GR to SL is quite significant with the lounge access, and GO to DM for obvious reasons. But GO just seems a bit underwhelming for what it takes to get there.

What do you guys think?

If you only ever fly CX, sure I can understand your feeling. But it does make a difference if you're flying other oneworld airlines because CX Silver gets you almost nothing when not flying CX.

Like sxc says, you really will realize the benefits of GO if you fly other OW carriers. OW Sapphire is something. OW Ruby is effectively nothing.

Also, some of the best benefits are unlikely to be used by everyone. But if you rely on them they're great. The guaranteed Y class seat is very good even though it's watered down from before. For example...if you need a seat during a holiday, like Easter, May holiday, Xmas etc. It can be very useful for even short-hop vacations that you forgot to book until the last minute. Of course, you'll have to pay for it now due to full Y class, but if you're not too price sensitive it can really be worth its weight in gold. The difference is between being able to go somewhere and not.

Also easier to redeem flights and better chances of up-ups.

Upon irrops (CX or other OW), GO can get priority over SL for rebooking.

Wasnt there a post about guaranteed Y class seats is only available if the plane is not fully booked?

The guaranteed Y class seats for MPC GO is available up to 72 hours before the flight, no matter is it sold out or not.

Well if you fly into LHR with BA then you have fast track security and immigration if NON-EU.

You also have free seat selection from time of booking which worths a bit.

If you fly CX then you have access to arrivals lounge in HK. As a BA OWE I can't.

Not true. CX can suspend this benefit for operational reason.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...guarantee.html

You can.

BA OWE flying CX -> OK
BA OWE flying BA -> Not ok

But they still get access on Arrival at LHR, although on CX, the CX DM/GO get access on both ends, but with BA only when flying to LHR.

Not GO anymore for LHR.

1. Although not materialized, it seems that there are talks further devaluing SL. CX's generosity towards SLs may come to an end.

2. While they may not be useful to you, many switched to other OW programs for better benefits.

Im GO and I agree above- the benefits show up when flying other OW partners.

1. When flying BA long haul J, BA allows me pre-select seats after booking, free of charge.
This is really helpful because BA has probably the worst seat map- 8 J seats per row!
This offer saves me about 200 Euros for return ticket.

2. When flying AY, IB, AB intra Europe Y, I would not only use the lounges, but also get one luggage free of charge. I'm happy worth these.

Comparing to SL, well, I got greeting onboard almost every time when flying CX/KA Y and Y+. However, I don't see it a big deal or " benefit"

Devaluing SL?! Given the generosity to SL members especially the lounge access, they are probably the most loyal folks (at least I am) as they get virtually no benefit even flying other OW airlines. CX should really think carefully about it.