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Hotcat1970 Sep 3, 2019 7:00 pm
Connecting from ferry to CX
 
Hi- apologies for this random question. I had a search and couldn’t find an answer.
question is- arrriving on a ferry an hour ahead of a CX departure (have a flexible tix for later flight that day) could I just rock up at the gate say 45 mins or more before departure and ask them to change to the earlier flight (assuming there is space available )?
or do I need to get the change made (if time permits) in a lounge?
Very tight I know, but worth a try, no bags or anything.

cmiller11101 Sep 4, 2019 6:14 am
Excellent question... my personal opinion, assuming seats in your class are available:
  • If you're DM, at the gate + boarding soon/currently boarding: no.
  • If you're DM, at the gate + the flight is being held at gate: likely!
  • If you're DM, at reservations counter (near gate 21): probably not.
  • If you're DM, at a first class lounge reservations counter: maybe, if not busy + more than enough time.
  • If you're DM, at first class check-in counter (before security): 50/50 chance based on mood/how busy.
  • If you're Gold, anywhere: see above, but with 50% of the above probability.
  • If you're not MPC member, Green, or Silver: very unlikely, and only with flex ticket (as mentioned).
I'm really curious on the thoughts of others, because I've been in this situation at all of the above over the years... Lol.

Just try not to take advantage, you know? Not that you are I mean, just to keep in mind...

Good luck! Let us know what works!

-闵魁偲

christep Sep 4, 2019 6:42 am
Sorry to not really add anything, but as a lament on the decline of CX and MPC for this this sort of request
  • 15 years ago as a DM (in my experience with many on the fly flight changes): absolutely yes (often with an upgrade if the cabin booked is full). And is there anything else I can do for you?

Roka Sep 4, 2019 12:55 pm
I did this a couple weeks ago and had no problem. I had I think 2 hours and 5 minutes between ferry departure time from Macau to my flight take off time, which was the exact minimum allowed. I made it with enough time to go to the lounge first.

Hotcat1970 Sep 4, 2019 5:45 pm
Thanks for the responses. I will have a go and see what happens. FWIW, am no longer a DM, but still hold OWE with another.

Passmethesickbag Feb 10, 2020 2:05 pm
Originally Posted by Roka (Post 31490356)
I did this a couple weeks ago and had no problem. I had I think 2 hours and 5 minutes between ferry departure time from Macau to my flight take off time, which was the exact minimum allowed. I made it with enough time to go to the lounge first.
By minimum allowed, is that to say that CX will protect you if your miss your flight because of a delayed ferry? I'll be visiting Macau later this spring (assuming that the ferries are up and running again). My original flight was cancelled, meaning I can either pick one that leaves 2 h 5 min after the last ferry from the Macau is timetabled to arrive at HKG, or wait eight hours for the last flight.

Another related question, I'm meant to break my journey in HKG en route from LHR to SYD for about 30 hours to go to Macau. Would CX allow me to check my bag all the way to SYD from LHR even though the layover exceeds 24 hours?

cmiller11101 Feb 10, 2020 2:14 pm
Originally Posted by Passmethesickbag (Post 32056309)
Another related question, I'm meant to break my journey in HKG en route from LHR to SYD for about 30 hours to go to Macau. Would CX allow me to check my bag all the way to SYD from LHR even though the layover exceeds 24 hours?
same PNR? same sector?

Passmethesickbag Feb 10, 2020 2:16 pm
Originally Posted by cmiller11101 (Post 32056342)
same PNR? same sector?
Same PNR, yes. I'm not sure what same sector means.

cmiller11101 Feb 10, 2020 4:26 pm
I'm 99% sure you'd need to pick it up at HKG... I don't think they have a way to override it. It's an intentional limitation related to HK airport taxes (which you should be required pay)

brunos Feb 10, 2020 8:16 pm
Originally Posted by Passmethesickbag (Post 32056309)
By minimum allowed, is that to say that CX will protect you if your miss your flight because of a delayed ferry? I'll be visiting Macau later this spring (assuming that the ferries are up and running again). My original flight was cancelled, meaning I can either pick one that leaves 2 h 5 min after the last ferry from the Macau is timetabled to arrive at HKG, or wait eight hours for the last flight.

Another related question, I'm meant to break my journey in HKG en route from LHR to SYD for about 30 hours to go to Macau. Would CX allow me to check my bag all the way to SYD from LHR even though the layover exceeds 24 hours?
its great to read of someone who plan to Stopover in HK later this spring.
given the current uncertainty, i suggest waiting a bit to refine your plans as situation, restrictions and operating flights can change quickly.


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