Connecting from ferry to CX
Sep 3, 2019 | 7:00 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: SIN
Programs: BA, CX, SQ, Accor, IHG
Posts: 96
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.
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.
Sep 4, 2019 | 6:14 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: New York, NY - USA
Programs: CX Diamond (DM)
Posts: 355
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).
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
Sep 4, 2019 | 6:42 am
#3
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Hong Kong
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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?
Sep 4, 2019 | 12:55 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 406
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.
Feb 10, 2020 | 2:05 pm
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NCL
Programs: UA 1MM/*G. DL Gold for one more year.
Posts: 5,356
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?
Feb 10, 2020 | 2:14 pm
#7
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: New York, NY - USA
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Feb 10, 2020 | 4:26 pm
#9
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: New York, NY - USA
Programs: CX Diamond (DM)
Posts: 355
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)
Feb 10, 2020 | 8:16 pm
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
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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?
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?
given the current uncertainty, i suggest waiting a bit to refine your plans as situation, restrictions and operating flights can change quickly.