CX First Class
Oct 17, 2022 | 3:06 am
#32
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 3
Oct 17, 2022 | 9:05 am
#33
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: HKG
Programs: AA 3MM EXP, SQ Solitaire, LH SEN, CX DM, Hyatt CC, Marriott LT Titanium
Posts: 3,418
Good to see F class coming back.. But wonder if there will be cutbacks from what it was before... And the other concern would be if there are enough experienced FAs left who can provide the service required...
Oct 17, 2022 | 9:42 am
#34
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL DM, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium/LTP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 9,817
I would think JFK would be high on the list for a return of F, but can the 77W make it without a fuel stop now that they arent taking the polar route over Russia?
Oct 17, 2022 | 11:39 am
#35
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SFO, JFK/LGA, SEA
Programs: Alaska 75K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, *A Gold w/ TK M&S
Posts: 1,191
Oct 19, 2022 | 9:02 pm
#36
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 14
I'm booked for JFK-HKG in January 2023 and was originally booked on the 77W(77A) hoping to use my bookable upgrades to F.
Unfortunately it seems like they replaced all(?) January flights between JFK and HKG with A359 now. Hopefully my February return (still a 77W for now) will have F service but not holding my hopes up at this point.
Unfortunately it seems like they replaced all(?) January flights between JFK and HKG with A359 now. Hopefully my February return (still a 77W for now) will have F service but not holding my hopes up at this point.
Oct 19, 2022 | 10:45 pm
#37
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Singapore
Programs: Cathay Diamond and Singapore Gold
Posts: 261
I'm booked for JFK-HKG in January 2023 and was originally booked on the 77W(77A) hoping to use my bookable upgrades to F.
Unfortunately it seems like they replaced all(?) January flights between JFK and HKG with A359 now. Hopefully my February return (still a 77W for now) will have F service but not holding my hopes up at this point.
Unfortunately it seems like they replaced all(?) January flights between JFK and HKG with A359 now. Hopefully my February return (still a 77W for now) will have F service but not holding my hopes up at this point.
Oct 19, 2022 | 10:48 pm
#38
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Hong Kong, France
Programs: FB , BA Gold/OW emerald, QR
Posts: 17,099
Now that CX has at least 2 daily flights to LHR, they will test the water with one 77W with F. Most of the 77w with F had been mothballed or leased to other airlines. But they have the plane with F seats available if needed. However CX has to add a crew (scarce ressource) and get the logistics ready. Hopefully, they will get enough pax willing to pay the premium over J, rather than just awards.
The logistics might be more difficult for JFK where they are planning some irregular schedule with 8 flights per week (some day none, some day 2).
The logistics might be more difficult for JFK where they are planning some irregular schedule with 8 flights per week (some day none, some day 2).
Oct 20, 2022 | 8:38 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 614
Now that CX has at least 2 daily flights to LHR, they will test the water with one 77W with F. Most of the 77w with F had been mothballed or leased to other airlines. But they have the plane with F seats available if needed. However CX has to add a crew (scarce ressource) and get the logistics ready. Hopefully, they will get enough pax willing to pay the premium over J, rather than just awards.
The logistics might be more difficult for JFK where they are planning some irregular schedule with 8 flights per week (some day none, some day 2).
The logistics might be more difficult for JFK where they are planning some irregular schedule with 8 flights per week (some day none, some day 2).
Oct 22, 2022 | 6:49 pm
#40
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: HKG SZX
Programs: CX MPC GO, IHG, OZ, NH (no longer UA MP*G thanks to SMJ)(no longer A3 *G due to COVID))
Posts: 757
With the confirmed F class service, there should not be more equipment change
Last edited by royng; Oct 24, 2022 at 6:57 am
Nov 21, 2022 | 6:16 am
#42
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 3,087
Nov 21, 2022 | 7:25 pm
#43
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: SFO, JFK/LGA, SEA
Programs: Alaska 75K, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, *A Gold w/ TK M&S
Posts: 1,191