Blackout dates arrive on CX redemption
Aug 14, 2004 | 11:10 pm
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Blackout dates arrive on CX redemption
Look at this:
http://www.asiamiles.com/am/1,,83093__eng__1,00.html
CX now has published blackout dates on redemption tickets, which basically now mean it now NEVER possible to get a roundtrip redemption award between HK and Europe (yes, Europe - anywhere!).
Unless I have misunderstood this table this is completely outrageous!
http://www.asiamiles.com/am/1,,83093__eng__1,00.html
CX now has published blackout dates on redemption tickets, which basically now mean it now NEVER possible to get a roundtrip redemption award between HK and Europe (yes, Europe - anywhere!).
Unless I have misunderstood this table this is completely outrageous!
Aug 14, 2004 | 11:58 pm
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I have different opinion.
i think it's a table summarizing what's STILL AVAILABLE at the moment.
So, for example, all redemption travels from Europe to HKG between August till December is gone.
I don't think it's blackout dates.
i think it's a table summarizing what's STILL AVAILABLE at the moment.
So, for example, all redemption travels from Europe to HKG between August till December is gone.
I don't think it's blackout dates.
Aug 15, 2004 | 4:02 am
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yeah for some reason, the MPC called me last week and said my WL from LHR-HKG has being confirmed (for 2 people) for late October.
But i guess there will be another 2 more F Class seat available as I have changed my travel plans to the DONE4 for later in the year?
Anyone interested in 2 Z Class from LHR-HKG in October?
But i guess there will be another 2 more F Class seat available as I have changed my travel plans to the DONE4 for later in the year?
Anyone interested in 2 Z Class from LHR-HKG in October?
Aug 15, 2004 | 7:15 am
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Mentioned this to MPC when I was talking to them about some other stuff. It isn't formal blackout dates, but it is an attempt at "focussing" people on redeeming certain routes. The table refers to Economy class redemption.
I still can't get an F companion reservation HKG-LHR-HKG at any reasonable dates around Xmas / New Year.
I still can't get an F companion reservation HKG-LHR-HKG at any reasonable dates around Xmas / New Year.
Aug 15, 2004 | 9:32 am
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AA has the same type of table on their website now. They are really concerned with mileage burn. Basically, the balances at AA are getting too high and people in AAmerica get fed up when they can't get 5 tickets the Friday before Christmas to Hawaii. Strange though as CX wouldn't have a burn problem since mileage that isn't used after two years expires.
The cool thing with AA's table is that it only shows the top 20 routes in their system but lists them by day from now to January.
The cool thing with AA's table is that it only shows the top 20 routes in their system but lists them by day from now to January.
Aug 16, 2004 | 2:43 am
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Originally Posted by christep
I still can't get an F companion reservation HKG-LHR-HKG at any reasonable dates around Xmas / New Year.
Aug 16, 2004 | 2:48 am
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On another note: its funny how airlines always insist redemption tickets are like cash-paid tickets for them, and at the same time they are so bloody tightfisted with inventories.
My balance keeps accumulating solely because Asian and OZ J tickets are too cheap to use miles and US/EU longhaul is never available when I need it. I am starting to redeem hotel vouchers instead.
My balance keeps accumulating solely because Asian and OZ J tickets are too cheap to use miles and US/EU longhaul is never available when I need it. I am starting to redeem hotel vouchers instead.