CX ranks badly in redemption availability
Jan 22, 2020 | 8:49 pm
#1
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CX ranks badly in redemption availability
Good article on just how horrible redemptions have become...cx ranks near the bottom
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-bes...rs-11579694401
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-bes...rs-11579694401
Jan 22, 2020 | 9:48 pm
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Previous Ideaworks survey only focused on Economy right?
https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/05/16/...rvey-for-2018/
https://www.ideaworkscompany.com/wp-...eport-2019.pdf
(Noticed UA forum also having similar discussion on the same piece United Among the Worst for Saver Awards [WSJ] )
https://loyaltylobby.com/2018/05/16/...rvey-for-2018/
https://www.ideaworkscompany.com/wp-...eport-2019.pdf
(Noticed UA forum also having similar discussion on the same piece United Among the Worst for Saver Awards [WSJ] )
Jan 22, 2020 | 9:53 pm
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Also Ideaworks is looking for "two seats together at the lowest published mileage level" <-- that's clearly not where I live post-22 June 2018.
If not, I would not have to go thru this this morning:
If not, I would not have to go thru this this morning:
Jan 22, 2020 | 9:56 pm
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One thing to note for CX in this survey: only route longer than 2500miles and J class or above are chosen.
Thats why CX ranked so low. A lot of CXs redemption availability are on short haul, eg. TPE and NRT, while long haul availability are mostly on Y/PEY.
Thats why CX ranked so low. A lot of CXs redemption availability are on short haul, eg. TPE and NRT, while long haul availability are mostly on Y/PEY.
Jan 22, 2020 | 10:07 pm
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SQs been pretty decent actually- both regional and longhaul. A combination of the ability to generate Krisflyer miles @S$0.0143, and no fuel surcharges has meant that Ive been redeeming a lot for the family on SQ of late. Regional isnt a direct comparison, but destinations like SFO, where family have never minded an HKG transit, now almost always happen on SQ (usually nonstop, occasionally via HKG).
Jan 22, 2020 | 10:37 pm
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SQs been pretty decent actually- both regional and longhaul. A combination of the ability to generate Krisflyer miles @S$0.0143, and no fuel surcharges has meant that Ive been redeeming a lot for the family on SQ of late. Regional isnt a direct comparison, but destinations like SFO, where family have never minded an HKG transit, now almost always happen on SQ (usually nonstop, occasionally via HKG).
Jan 22, 2020 | 10:55 pm
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Jan 22, 2020 | 11:06 pm
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These results are consistent with my general experience. AS is great. SQ is very good. CX is bad. UA is worse.
Jan 23, 2020 | 10:00 am
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Study does not match my experience.
SQ long hual 2 F/J available? Good luck with that. Maybe some specific routes.
Alaska product is not even in the same league as the other airlines on the list.
2 F/J American seats being more available than CX? Don't think so.
SQ long hual 2 F/J available? Good luck with that. Maybe some specific routes.
Alaska product is not even in the same league as the other airlines on the list.
2 F/J American seats being more available than CX? Don't think so.
