Cathay Pacific Same-Day Flight Change?
Mar 21, 2023, 11:12 am
#16
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
If there are award seats, you should be able to change it by paying 50USD or 7500AM. CX will not make the change for you for free just because it is on the same day. I don't think it would be a good idea for you to just show up later that day and expect to be able to take a later flight.
Mar 21, 2023, 2:22 pm
#17
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YVR, KUL
Programs: AC, MH, BA, AF-KL
Posts: 2,904
Mar 22, 2023, 3:57 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: MPC, KF, Accor, SPG, HH
Posts: 903
So I just called CX to stress test this feature since I have an upcoming CX2690 and was intending to change it to CX658 this coming Saturday.
The same day free change according to the agent, was that change fees are waived. You still have to top up any fare difference if your fare subclass is sold out.
This however was posted on their FAQ
For early standby, can I take a flight a day earlier than planned?No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day from the origin airport.
i will test and let all know this Sat at the airport
The same day free change according to the agent, was that change fees are waived. You still have to top up any fare difference if your fare subclass is sold out.
This however was posted on their FAQ
For early standby, can I take a flight a day earlier than planned?No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day from the origin airport.
i will test and let all know this Sat at the airport
Last edited by CXFlyerBoy; Mar 22, 2023 at 4:23 am
Mar 22, 2023, 7:22 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,437
So I just called CX to stress test this feature since I have an upcoming CX2690 and was intending to change it to CX658 this coming Saturday.
The same day free change according to the agent, was that change fees are waived. You still have to top up any fare difference if your fare subclass is sold out.
This however was posted on their FAQ
For early standby, can I take a flight a day earlier than planned?No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day from the origin airport.
i will test and let all know this Sat at the airport
The same day free change according to the agent, was that change fees are waived. You still have to top up any fare difference if your fare subclass is sold out.
This however was posted on their FAQ
For early standby, can I take a flight a day earlier than planned?No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day from the origin airport.
i will test and let all know this Sat at the airport
Apr 1, 2023, 6:10 am
#22
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K; DL DM; IHG Platinum; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Gold; Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 237
Dec 18, 2023, 7:35 pm
#23
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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So I just called CX to stress test this feature since I have an upcoming CX2690 and was intending to change it to CX658 this coming Saturday.
The same day free change according to the agent, was that change fees are waived. You still have to top up any fare difference if your fare subclass is sold out.
This however was posted on their FAQ
For early standby, can I take a flight a day earlier than planned?No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day from the origin airport.
i will test and let all know this Sat at the airport
The same day free change according to the agent, was that change fees are waived. You still have to top up any fare difference if your fare subclass is sold out.
This however was posted on their FAQ
For early standby, can I take a flight a day earlier than planned?No, early standby can only be used on the date of travel. It must be an earlier flight departing on the same day from the origin airport.
i will test and let all know this Sat at the airport
Jan 6, 2024, 3:37 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,171
NRT changed from 501 (1030am) to 509 (9am depart) for economy on redemption ticket no issues. flight was showing mostly empty on expertflyer (Y9B9 etc) and i was able to redeem award economy the day before it goes to airport control. OWE but doubt it mattered. i dont know what happens if it was restricted revenue ticket
took the risk arrived airport early at 720 and in a desertee Jal F lounge
Jan 27, 2024, 4:47 pm
#27
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: Hilton Diamond, CX MPO DM
Posts: 96
Any recent experience with same-day flight change when transiting through HKG on Asia Miles J redemption (say xxx-HKG-SIN and want to change to earlier HKG-SIN)? Does having check-in luggage matter? Pre-Covid I could do this with no issue for both revenue and redemption ticket at the lounge.
Jan 27, 2024, 5:30 pm
#28
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: MPC, KF, Accor, SPG, HH
Posts: 903
Any recent experience with same-day flight change when transiting through HKG on Asia Miles J redemption (say xxx-HKG-SIN and want to change to earlier HKG-SIN)? Does having check-in luggage matter? Pre-Covid I could do this with no issue for both revenue and redemption ticket at the lounge.
Jan 27, 2024, 8:16 pm
#29
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, BA Silver, Hertz President's Club
Posts: 486
Any recent experience with same-day flight change when transiting through HKG on Asia Miles J redemption (say xxx-HKG-SIN and want to change to earlier HKG-SIN)? Does having check-in luggage matter? Pre-Covid I could do this with no issue for both revenue and redemption ticket at the lounge.
Jan 27, 2024, 8:40 pm
#30
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
Posts: 3,171
issue is if yoi have checked luggage, they would be very hesitant and give you all sorts of disclaimer that bags may not be loaded. and if the bag misses the plane you would spend ur first day macking about chasIng bags and organize delivery to your hotel. if the origin airport can book you on earlier flight and luggage tagged accordIngly its a different matter. but counting on CX to. find your bag and retag and make it, doubt it