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Apr 29, 2004 | 2:32 am
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Originally Posted by skye
Oh, and what gate does HKG-JNB (11.40+ flight) depart from? 
Although with the CX251 (2355) and CX255 (0045) almost always being allocated preferred gates the odds are tipped slightly in favour of a Pier rather than Wing gate.
Apr 29, 2004 | 3:04 am
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Originally Posted by skye
Oh, and what gate does HKG-JNB (11.40+ flight) depart from?
Apr 29, 2004 | 5:05 am
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Originally Posted by number_6
The Concorde Room has been going downhill in the past 3 months. The cellar is starting to run out so sometimes the wine is from the F list instead of their better stuff (from this I infer that they aren't restocking the cellar and it will run out for good soon, putting an end to the interesting and sometimes astonishingly good selections). Overall the Wing/Pier is better ... the Pier had a spa when it first opened, but the spa closed for lack of business (run by Elemis and charged a fee).
Otherwise, I heard The Pier had a spa...it's too bad it closed.
Apr 30, 2004 | 10:19 pm
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Originally Posted by andrzej
I took that flight back in February and it was gate 29. It was almost exactly the same distance to either lounge and no train to help out. It's no big deal as the luggage carts are available everywhere and free of charge and moving sidewalks get you there quickly. Any airport purchases should be made earlier, because I found that most of the shops were closed or closing when I made my way to the gate.
May 1, 2004 | 2:15 am
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Flying CX HKG to TPE. How do I know which lounge I get access to, the Wing or the Pier? Also, is it worth the extra $50 to fly in F as opposed to J for this short flight? Does it give better access in the lounges?
May 1, 2004 | 3:04 am
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Originally Posted by pod
Flying CX HKG to TPE. How do I know which lounge I get access to, the Wing or the Pier? Also, is it worth the extra $50 to fly in F as opposed to J for this short flight? Does it give better access in the lounges?
Unless you are oneworld emerald, F lounges are (obviously) restricted to F class passengers only. And there is quite a big difference between CX's F and J lounges (the buffet restaurant in F compared to the noodle bar in J, for example).
May 1, 2004 | 5:51 am
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Originally Posted by pod
Flying CX HKG to TPE. How do I know which lounge I get access to, the Wing or the Pier? Also, is it worth the extra $50 to fly in F as opposed to J for this short flight? Does it give better access in the lounges?
The Wing is just passed security on your left. The Peir is out closer to your gate (probably). Last week, for the 10:10 AM flight (CX 450), the HKG-TPE flight left from gate 41 and the Pier is at Gate 62 (not far, maybe 5 minute walk).
The flight is short, but you will get a quick full meal (no caviar), and of course, good champagne and other good stuff, plus you may get lucky like me and have the whole cabin to yourself.
Either way, the load is likely to be light, so you will get great service/attention.So, for $50, go and enjoy the lounges and have a nice flight!
May 1, 2004 | 5:54 am
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Originally Posted by skye
CX happens to give me a free airport buggy ride to my gate. Thank you all!
May 1, 2004 | 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by christep
I believe Diamond or flying in F gets you a free buggy ride if the gate is one of the far ones.
May 1, 2004 | 3:47 pm
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Originally Posted by Pickles
Really? Now you tell me? Could have used it on a couple of JNB runs.
Last edited by skye; May 1, 2004 at 3:58 pm
May 1, 2004 | 4:04 pm
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Originally Posted by christep
I believe Diamond or flying in F gets you a free buggy ride if the gate is one of the far ones.
A request to speak a supervisor solved that problem easily enough.
If you're eligible for the coupon, it's issued automatically at check-in (if you're transiting you'll need to know to ask for it).
May 1, 2004 | 6:58 pm
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Originally Posted by christep
I believe Diamond or flying in F gets you a free buggy ride if the gate is one of the far ones.
I guess OW Emerald doesn't count, but I didn't press the point...
Must only be for CX DIamond.