Really nice FAs
Feb 24, 2008 | 8:17 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: AA,UA,CX
Posts: 250
Really nice FAs
I made GOLD in the middle of July last year and since then I have flown another 6 round trips to South Asia. What amazes me is the fact that in the during the last 4 segments, especially on the transpacific sectors the flight attendants were really taking care of me. It was just like having a personal butler, they could not do more. And this was in Economy. On a HKG-JFK, the inflight manager offered me a full C class meal and anything else from the front. I will probably end up DIAMOND this year, unless I et a new job, but CX cannot bet on this and all the fare I got were not that expensive. Is this a normal procedure with GOLD and DIAMOND?^
I did not notice many pax singled out. Well, it was super nice anyway
I did not notice many pax singled out. Well, it was super nice anyway
Feb 24, 2008 | 9:07 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: HK
Programs: CX DM / Bonvoy LTT
Posts: 299
As a GO many years back I was treated very very well for the 8 months I was GO (before DM) - sometimes even better then on some flights today as a DM (going on 5 yrs now).
Once the wife an I were flying to HKG-BKK, we both got J meals in Y, and shortly before landing were escorted to J seats so we could exit with all the J passengers. The flight was amazingly empty. A pure gesture of kindness.
Once the wife an I were flying to HKG-BKK, we both got J meals in Y, and shortly before landing were escorted to J seats so we could exit with all the J passengers. The flight was amazingly empty. A pure gesture of kindness.
Feb 24, 2008 | 9:16 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
I felt that too. Perhaps that is because there are more Diamonds now with the KA Elite members joining.
Feb 24, 2008 | 10:12 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: HK
Programs: CX DM / Bonvoy LTT
Posts: 299
Feb 24, 2008 | 10:20 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
Feb 24, 2008 | 10:33 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2004
Programs: BR Gold, MPC Silver
Posts: 322
I made GOLD in the middle of July last year and since then I have flown another 6 round trips to South Asia. What amazes me is the fact that in the during the last 4 segments, especially on the transpacific sectors the flight attendants were really taking care of me. It was just like having a personal butler, they could not do more. And this was in Economy. On a HKG-JFK, the inflight manager offered me a full C class meal and anything else from the front. I will probably end up DIAMOND this year, unless I et a new job, but CX cannot bet on this and all the fare I got were not that expensive. Is this a normal procedure with GOLD and DIAMOND?^ I did not notice many pax singled out. Well, it was super nice anyway
I did not notice many pax singled out. Well, it was super nice anywayI'm flying again this week so we'll see.
Feb 24, 2008 | 10:40 pm
#9
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: AAdvatage Executive Platinum / Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club - Green
Posts: 183
I've been gold for 2 years and haven't received any special treatment - except an occasional welcome from the ISM.
I have been upgraded though 50% of the time, which isn't a bad record
I have been upgraded though 50% of the time, which isn't a bad record
Feb 24, 2008 | 10:49 pm
#10
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Hilton Honors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 445
On a flight from MNL to HKG, the ISM came up to me, pre-departure, and asked if she could get me anything. I was a bit surprised since this was the first time an ISM has ever really approached me on any airline. I've been GO with CX for about 2 years now. I didn't really know how to react so I just instinctively said, "No, I am fine. Thank you." But she brought me a bottle of water from J anyway. I wish I got that sort of service on the JFK-HKG route, since that's the route I fly regularly, but what with the high number of Golds and Diamonds on that route, I guess I'm not as special. Still, I was impressed with that particular ISM.
Feb 24, 2008 | 11:21 pm
#11
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
On a flight from MNL to HKG, the ISM came up to me, pre-departure, and asked if she could get me anything. I was a bit surprised since this was the first time an ISM has ever really approached me on any airline. I've been GO with CX for about 2 years now. I didn't really know how to react so I just instinctively said, "No, I am fine. Thank you." But she brought me a bottle of water from J anyway. I wish I got that sort of service on the JFK-HKG route, since that's the route I fly regularly, but what with the high number of Golds and Diamonds on that route, I guess I'm not as special. Still, I was impressed with that particular ISM.
Feb 25, 2008 | 12:18 am
#12
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: Delta SkyMiles (DM), Hilton Honors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 445
Feb 25, 2008 | 12:49 am
#13
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: AAdvatage Executive Platinum / Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club - Green
Posts: 183
Renewl Limits - MPC thresholds are all ready very high!
if you compare AA and CX:
Ruby Status
AA - 25000
CX 30000
Sapphire
AA - 50000
CX - 60000 - 9 business class sectors to London
BA - 600 tier pts - 5 business class sectors to London
There are also no bonuses on CX.
if you compare AA and CX:
Ruby Status
AA - 25000
CX 30000
Sapphire
AA - 50000
CX - 60000 - 9 business class sectors to London
BA - 600 tier pts - 5 business class sectors to London
There are also no bonuses on CX.
Feb 25, 2008 | 12:34 pm
#14
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: So Cal
Programs: AA EXP - 1.4MM
Posts: 684
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Feb 25, 2008 | 3:07 pm
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: London UK
Programs: AA,UA,CX
Posts: 250
FAs
I will find out in April if this is a constant behaviour. I have a week off, probably in Bali, the fare MCO-LAX-HKG-JFK-MCO is very decent, a little over $1000. Then it will be intesting to compare CX and SQ as I managed to book an I fare HKG-SIN-DPS-SIN-HKG and I am going to enjoy SQ business. This is likely the best 30000 UAL miles I have ever used, hoping I will not bumped by SQ.