Cathay Reliability: Current State
Nov 25, 2022 | 7:23 pm
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Cathay Reliability: Current State
I have an upcoming award trip from LAX-MLE this December flying mostly on Cathay. Given some of the stories from early this year I’m quite worried about whether I can rely on Cathay, and wondering whether I should rebook on another airline. I have some specific questions from previous passengers’ stories earlier this year. If anyone has more recent experiences from the last month or so, I’d appreciate your perspective.
- Cancellations: Is HKG government still sporadically shutting down airlines’ flights for a week at a time due to positive covid cases? Generally, how are cancellations overall?
- Transit Passengers: Is HKG still requiring all passengers to be on “through” itineraries (i.e., subsequent flight must be on the same itin as inbound flight?) I ask because Cathay canceled my HKG-MLE flight so i need to book HKG-MLE separately, likely on singapore air.)
- Covid Testing: Is HKG doing covid testing of transit passengers (i.e., those connecting through HKG without leaving airport)?
- Any other logistical risks to be aware of from flying through HKG?
Nov 27, 2022 | 5:18 pm
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2. Transit Passengers: Is HKG still requiring all passengers to be on “through” itineraries (i.e., subsequent flight must be on the same itin as inbound flight?) I ask because Cathay canceled my HKG-MLE flight so i need to book HKG-MLE separately, likely on singapore air.)
Now, they don't even mention the requirement to have bags through-checked anymore on https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/i...638782054297-2.
In any case, CX will through-check bags onto a separate ticket on SQ (obviously provided that the scheduled transit in HKG is within 24 hours). See https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...in-policy.html
Nov 27, 2022 | 8:00 pm
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This requirement has been taken away a few months ago. See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/34502066-post20.html
Now, they don't even mention the requirement to have bags through-checked anymore on https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/i...638782054297-2.
In any case, CX will through-check bags onto a separate ticket on SQ (obviously provided that the scheduled transit in HKG is within 24 hours). See https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...in-policy.html
Now, they don't even mention the requirement to have bags through-checked anymore on https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/i...638782054297-2.
In any case, CX will through-check bags onto a separate ticket on SQ (obviously provided that the scheduled transit in HKG is within 24 hours). See https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...in-policy.html
But I don't know if the reverse is true is you fly MLE-HKG on SQ.