Trip.com and Cathay Fare Codes?
Jul 14, 2023 | 2:51 pm
#17
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I have also used them for multi-stop trips that involve 1 internal China leg followed by China-Asia leg.
I have found them to be cheaper than airline websites, especially on First/business class fares.
There are also no hassles when using foreign credit cards.
I have recently also used their website to research other Asian itineraries, although I did not end up booking through them.
Jul 14, 2023 | 3:10 pm
#18
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- To save money
- To have a more reliable point of contact than airlines or hotels (they typically don't make you wait on hold for hours)
- To use foreign plastic for services that don't accept credit cards when booked directly
- To get a broader view on flight/hotel options
Jul 14, 2023 | 3:15 pm
#19
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P class was introduced a couple of years ago. I guess CX simply forgot to tell BA about it, and the system was never updated to reflect that.
Economy-O class is not listed, and obviously the award redemption booking classes.
Economy light may be booked in any fare classes. CX fare family is independent of fare class. Each fare class has different fare levels depending on how much extra you want to pay.
Economy-O class is not listed, and obviously the award redemption booking classes.
Economy light may be booked in any fare classes. CX fare family is independent of fare class. Each fare class has different fare levels depending on how much extra you want to pay.
Jul 14, 2023 | 3:36 pm
#20
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Jul 14, 2023 | 7:40 pm
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CX is horrible if trying to earn miles in other programs and flying economy because of the relatively few Econ fares that credit to BA,AS,AA etc. If earning miles on Econ fares is your game in Asia then fly NH and credit to UA or fly MU/KE and credit to DL. One World in Asia is no good for crediting economy fares. JL, CX and MH all dont credit most buckets.
Jul 14, 2023 | 7:41 pm
#22
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CX is horrible if trying to earn miles in other programs and flying economy because of the relatively few Econ fares that credit to BA,AS,AA etc. If earning miles on Econ fares is your game in Asia then fly NH and credit to UA or fly MU/KE and credit to DL. One World in Asia is no good for crediting economy fares. JL, CX and MH all dont credit most buckets.
Jul 14, 2023 | 9:13 pm
#23
Join Date: Apr 2022
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After using them to book a spirit flight I would never again as I question their security.
I booked a spirit fare and got the number and added it to spirits website. I then subscribed to flight notifications. However, I started getting texts about checking in, seat upgrades, and my flight leaving soon. I was very confused. I learned it was because they all were using the same weird email trip.com fills in and so I inadvertently had access to all of the reservations in spirits side.
I booked a spirit fare and got the number and added it to spirits website. I then subscribed to flight notifications. However, I started getting texts about checking in, seat upgrades, and my flight leaving soon. I was very confused. I learned it was because they all were using the same weird email trip.com fills in and so I inadvertently had access to all of the reservations in spirits side.
Jul 14, 2023 | 9:18 pm
#24
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After using them to book a spirit flight I would never again as I question their security.
I booked a spirit fare and got the number and added it to spirits website. I then subscribed to flight notifications. However, I started getting texts about checking in, seat upgrades, and my flight leaving soon. I was very confused. I learned it was because they all were using the same weird email trip.com fills in and so I inadvertently had access to all of the reservations in spirits side.
I booked a spirit fare and got the number and added it to spirits website. I then subscribed to flight notifications. However, I started getting texts about checking in, seat upgrades, and my flight leaving soon. I was very confused. I learned it was because they all were using the same weird email trip.com fills in and so I inadvertently had access to all of the reservations in spirits side.
Jul 14, 2023 | 9:46 pm
#26
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CX should have informed other airlines: "Hey, we've got a new business class booking class and it should be treated as I".
Though that seems not to have been done towards BA, or the alternative, BA and CX do have an agreement in place, which BA isn't happy about and does not want to honor the additional P class, without updating the contract for their benefit.
Jul 14, 2023 | 9:53 pm
#27
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I flew Spirit twice this year (and survived). In both cases, I booked on their website. I thought about using Expedia (which, I like) instead for the same price, but I guessed that having them as a POC wouldn't add much, if any, value.
When I fly MU or CX, by contrast, I almost always use ctrip because having them in the middle saves time and generates better results than me communicating directly with MU or CX.
Jul 14, 2023 | 11:03 pm
#28
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years ago I used ctrip and bought a business ticket with a 20% discount price from what i can see on cx
later on i was told it is a reward redemption ticket
after the incident, i don't use it anymore for ticketing anymore
later on i was told it is a reward redemption ticket
after the incident, i don't use it anymore for ticketing anymore
Jul 14, 2023 | 11:27 pm
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