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Originally Posted by kspeed88
(Post 30635860)
Hi there,
We have waitlisted 3 HKG-SYD one way flights (hedging our bets) through Cathay Pacific using AsiaMiles for December 2019. We were expecting the waitlist to clear much nearer the time, giving us enough time to earn the necessary points. However we have just received notification that one of our waitlist flights has become available, and “to ensure your booking, please issue ticket before 22:00 Fri 29 Nov 2019”. Does this really mean we have almost a year to gather all the necessary points?! If so, that's ridiculously generous of them! Everything I had read online said you generally have 10days-ish to pay up but that doesn’t seem to be what notification is suggesting. Anyone have any experience or insight with this? Many thanks in advance |
Hi all,
Have a waitlist Economy ticket using Standard Award from CGK - HKG (CX776) scheduled for Feb 10 2019. Wanted to ask how redemption awards work here. I see this when checking flight availability: J - 8, C - 5, D - 3, I - 2, W - 3, Y - 9, B - 9. The HKG - CGK leg for Feb 8 2019 is already "Confirmed*" What are the chances of getting this ticket confirmed being lowly MP Silver? Shall I give Asia Miles a call and see if they can work something out? Am I better off buying a RT ticket as I'm nearing the fly date? What would you say is a good cut-off date/deadline before giving in and buying a full price ticket? |
[QUOTE=percysmith;30625824]At least 800/QUOTE]
I'm guessing you speak from personal experience of having that many waitlists? |
Originally Posted by pol212
(Post 30640296)
Shall I give Asia Miles a call and see if they can work something out?
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Originally Posted by akayyva
(Post 30637806)
Is there any general schedule of when Cathay releases seats?
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Waiting list pending to clear:
19/4: CX872, 1 First and 1 Business 29/4: CX883, 1 Business |
Actually we're not very good at predicting when awards will clear, we're only good for saying when they definitely won't.
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Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 30640511)
(Sorry I can't help myself) General schedule is generally no longer available after 22/6. They're too happy to fly air.
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Any ideas on 7th Feb for the following HKG/SIN flights? When should I start to get nervous? Little less than a month to go, all HKG-SIN flights that day are waitlist only (same goes for the SQ flights). Thinking it has to do with Chinese New Year, but is it possible nothing opens up t hat day?
No status here, waitlisting for 1 business class: CX739 CX735 CX635 CX657 Many thanks! |
Originally Posted by SFTNYC
(Post 30642159)
Any ideas on 7th Feb for the following HKG/SIN flights? When should I start to get nervous? Little less than a month to go, all HKG-SIN flights that day are waitlist only (same goes for the SQ flights). Thinking it has to do with Chinese New Year, but is it possible nothing opens up t hat day?
No status here, waitlisting for 1 business class: CX739 CX735 CX635 CX657 Many thanks! |
Originally Posted by NetJets Germany
(Post 30642791)
Chinese New Year is peak travelling time, so you may be out of luck. SQ tends to open up availability 14 days prior to travel, but that is no guarantee that you’ll be given the green light, particularly if you hold no status. CX apparently will now throw you off the waitlist 14 days prior to departure if you haven’t cleared by then - someone please correct me if I’m wrong on this one?! I’d say your chances on both carriers are very slim. If I were you I would make alternative travel plans for that day. |
Originally Posted by cxfan1960
(Post 30643076)
CX's waitlist expires 4-5 days before departure, but you are correct about the rest. The chance is very slim.
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Originally Posted by cxfan1960
(Post 30643076)
CX's waitlist expires 4-5 days before departure, but you are correct about the rest. The chance is very slim.
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Originally Posted by cxfan1960
(Post 30641852)
I would say that they are more willing to op-up me than taking my miles. :confused:
Looking at early Mar, need 85k+203k for CSX-HKG-JFK r/t Business redemption (Standard J+Standard F) (very limited dates, next fare 85k+127.5k) . Business fare $19.7k, Economy $4.5k. If CX is opuping, CX rather have $4.5k than 208k AM (or more). |
Originally Posted by percysmith
(Post 30640275)
Any email?
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