Pier closed due to Sars
Apr 17, 2003 | 8:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Chiangi:
For HKG-JFK in J, I did notice no hot towels (instead you get wet paper towels in plastic bags). Entree choices are not coming on a wagon. Either they take your order beforehand and bring it to you personally in a square dish that you see in most other carriers (not those large flat square dish CX uses). Accompaniments, condiments are not offered, though they were on the menu. They don't fit into those small plate apparently.
At YVR, for a stopover, coffee and tea was offered in the waiting lounge but nothing else. (I thought they used to have juice and pasteries.)</font>
For HKG-JFK in J, I did notice no hot towels (instead you get wet paper towels in plastic bags). Entree choices are not coming on a wagon. Either they take your order beforehand and bring it to you personally in a square dish that you see in most other carriers (not those large flat square dish CX uses). Accompaniments, condiments are not offered, though they were on the menu. They don't fit into those small plate apparently.
At YVR, for a stopover, coffee and tea was offered in the waiting lounge but nothing else. (I thought they used to have juice and pasteries.)</font>
Apr 17, 2003 | 9:46 am
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I think they stopped seving entrees on a wagon because they are afraid of a possible virus transmission. They want to plastic-cover the plate. You get wagon services for cheese/fruits, desserts and drinks.
I certainly preferred choosing bits and pices of this and that to one of the three choices.
But even before Sars, when the load was light, CX used to take individual orders from pax in business class.
I don't see it as a significant reduction. I am still happier to be on CX than on UA/AA/JL/NH/SQ in business.
I certainly preferred choosing bits and pices of this and that to one of the three choices.
But even before Sars, when the load was light, CX used to take individual orders from pax in business class.
I don't see it as a significant reduction. I am still happier to be on CX than on UA/AA/JL/NH/SQ in business.
Apr 17, 2003 | 4:15 pm
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I do know the difference between the Wing and the Pier, since I used both the First Class and Business Class sections, when I went through HKG on CX in December on the way to BKK!
The difference is not really significant, other then the First Class section is smaller then the Business Class section. The Wing has enough food, booze, etc to keep anyone filled and busy during the time they spend there.
The difference is not really significant, other then the First Class section is smaller then the Business Class section. The Wing has enough food, booze, etc to keep anyone filled and busy during the time they spend there.
Apr 17, 2003 | 5:54 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by R&R:
The difference is not really significant, </font>
The difference is not really significant, </font>
Apr 17, 2003 | 6:50 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Chiangi:
I think they stopped seving entrees on a wagon because they are afraid of a possible virus transmission. They want to plastic-cover the plate. </font>
I think they stopped seving entrees on a wagon because they are afraid of a possible virus transmission. They want to plastic-cover the plate. </font>
Apr 17, 2003 | 7:08 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by R&R:
I do know the difference between the Wing and the Pier, since I used both the First Class and Business Class sections, when I went through HKG on CX in December on the way to BKK!</font>
I do know the difference between the Wing and the Pier, since I used both the First Class and Business Class sections, when I went through HKG on CX in December on the way to BKK!</font>
Apr 17, 2003 | 7:50 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by miki13331:
that is the explanation i was given. all food is prepared in the galley and brought out individually and are covered in plastic. even drinks are brought to you with plastic covers and cans of drinks are brought unopened.
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that is the explanation i was given. all food is prepared in the galley and brought out individually and are covered in plastic. even drinks are brought to you with plastic covers and cans of drinks are brought unopened.
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Apr 17, 2003 | 8:16 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by B Watson:
THis IS NOT a scale back in service but rather is intended to serve to desires and requirements of the PAX who are on these flights.</font>
THis IS NOT a scale back in service but rather is intended to serve to desires and requirements of the PAX who are on these flights.</font>
now maybe they could do something in the wing to prevent passengers from picking up food with their hands at the buffet.
Apr 21, 2003 | 2:32 am
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I was in the Wing April 5 then April 12 and I didn't find it that empty ( F section). It was even a bit "crowded" on April 12 (I was on CX261).
Business on the other hdans seems empty - well, I've never really paid attention before, but he Long Bar was deserted - not a single passenger, while F was "busy " (all areas of the F lounge had some pax, the restaurant was busy, the cabanas + showers were all taken).
Business on the other hdans seems empty - well, I've never really paid attention before, but he Long Bar was deserted - not a single passenger, while F was "busy " (all areas of the F lounge had some pax, the restaurant was busy, the cabanas + showers were all taken).
Apr 29, 2003 | 1:09 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by R&R:
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The difference is not really significant, other then the First Class section is smaller then the Business Class section. [...]</font>
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The difference is not really significant, other then the First Class section is smaller then the Business Class section. [...]</font>
Apr 29, 2003 | 7:54 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by piet:
a significant difference is that you can use a guarded luggage store in the FC Section of the Wing and in the BC section of the wing you can only leave your luggage unattendly while you go into town.
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a significant difference is that you can use a guarded luggage store in the FC Section of the Wing and in the BC section of the wing you can only leave your luggage unattendly while you go into town.
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Apr 29, 2003 | 10:42 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by bedelman:
Is it officially permitted to leave luggage in the BC section? I'd ordinarily fear that someone would might get concerned when they saw the suitcase there for hours on end. And I need to have a good and true story as to where my luggage is in case I am asked when going through customs etc.</font>
Is it officially permitted to leave luggage in the BC section? I'd ordinarily fear that someone would might get concerned when they saw the suitcase there for hours on end. And I need to have a good and true story as to where my luggage is in case I am asked when going through customs etc.</font>