Trip.com and Cathay Fare Codes?
 

Has anyone here used Trip.com to book CX fares? Is this a reliable company? I notice that it's generally cheaper than booking direct from CX. However, I don't see any fare codes. I want to know what my accrual rate will be when credited to my BAEC account. Advice?

You don't even see it if you book direct from CX. Only after you booked.

Have you ever used Trip.com before? Do all CX fares credit to BAEC?

On Trip.com when booking there is a frequent flyer programme box which lists all the options to credit for each airline and then a second box to enter the number just before clicking to pay.

So when booking a CX ticket you get all the reciprical programmes listed. So far I have never had a problem though as one poster notes above you do not get to see which fare class. If booking lowest price I just assume the lowest fare class, if you book more expensive tickets then it is likely higher fare buckets. I do not know if this works but it is an idea, perhaps correlate the baggage allowance with the CX category and how flexible the tickets are.

Are there any CX fare codes that earn nothing on BAEC? If not, then I might give Trip.com a chance because I know I'll earn something for the flight.

After booking on Trip.com, will I be able to see the fare code on CX's website?

It has been some years now since I used it, but in the past I found Trip's telephone support helpful. If the booking class is not visible, if you call them I expect they will help.

Where is their call center located?

Hi

i think fare code P on cathay Pacific earns nothing on BAEC
there is a thread on the baec forum as P is more expensive than I ( both are business class fares) yet earns nothing on BAEC ( but the cheaper I class fare does)

Regards

Tbs

What's the reason for that? Seems strange that P earns nothing.

What about economy?

They have several call centres, I know one which I have spoken to is in the UK usually late afternoon HK time

For which fare classes earn points and how much it is all on the CX and Asia Miles websites

Hi,

Discussion on this thread

P class earning on Cathay Pacific - Page 8 - FlyerTalk Forums


For economy class

K L M N Q S V will earn 25% avios when credited to BAEC
Y B H will earn 100% avios

Collecting Avios and Tier Points on flights | Executive Club | British Airways

Regards

TBS

I know BA's website shows what the accrual rate is for the fare classes, but does it list them all? P-fare isn't listed and now I know it's 0. So are there any other fare codes not listed on BAEC, that we know will earn zero besides P-fares?

Unrelated to TRIP.com

Does anyone know if economy light gets booked into fare class O?

I am trying to see the flight availability on expertflyer for HKG-YYZ in September 2023. Most days show this J9 C9 D7 P0 I0 W9 R5 E0 Y9 B9 H9 K0 M0 L0 V0 S0 N0 Q0 O2

Does that mean there is not much economy class availability left? Or is CX just blocking cheaper fare class / redemption availability?

I can’t fathom why anyone would use an OTA, especially one the likes of Trip.com

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.