First timer on cathay
Jun 13, 2005 | 1:52 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 19
First timer on cathay
I am a first time traveller to bangkok flying from JFK to HK and then connecting on cathay to BKK. I am travelling economy, aisle seat. can anyone tell me what to expect....how to prepare, type of service cathay offers, aircraft type, etc....anything to advance my knowledge of cathay? txs
Jun 13, 2005 | 2:08 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Posts: 175
Its economy, so do not expect too much. The noticeable difference versus US based carriers is the lack of curmudgeons among the cabin staff. I'd advise getting an Ambien rx to sleep thru the flight.
IF you an AAdvantage Platinum or EXP, you can use the Wing or the Pier in HKG. Both are great lounges and are well worth the stopover.
If you are not AA Platinum, consider doing a platinum challenge with AA (search the AA forum), assuing you are on a mileage earning fare with CX.
IF you an AAdvantage Platinum or EXP, you can use the Wing or the Pier in HKG. Both are great lounges and are well worth the stopover.
If you are not AA Platinum, consider doing a platinum challenge with AA (search the AA forum), assuing you are on a mileage earning fare with CX.
Jun 13, 2005 | 4:09 pm
#3
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Wethersfield, CT, USA AA PLT 2+ MM
Posts: 186
You are obviously very excited about your trip to Thailand
We can see that from your many posts and questions here and in the Thai forum. Most, if not all, of these have already been answered many times in previous posts.
You can learn alot from the questions that have already been asked and answered. Spend some time playing with the search function. If you have specific questions after reading the results, ask and someone is bound to answer.
You can learn alot from the questions that have already been asked and answered. Spend some time playing with the search function. If you have specific questions after reading the results, ask and someone is bound to answer.
Jun 17, 2005 | 7:35 am
#4
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SYD and (sometimes) MEL
Programs: QP Silver; CX MPC Green; Virgin AusRed
Posts: 694
Originally Posted by tsquared
I am a first time traveller to bangkok flying from JFK to HK and then connecting on cathay to BKK. I am travelling economy, aisle seat. can anyone tell me what to expect....how to prepare, type of service cathay offers, aircraft type, etc....anything to advance my knowledge of cathay? txs
But keep in mind that you are flying in Y, so don't expect too much, but since yo are flying in from JFK (assuming you are taking the direct service), you would flying on the A346 with a fresher cabin (with slimline seats that makes it more roomy) and a larger PTV unit.
Have a look here for further details.
Enjoy your flight with CX!