Qs relating to the FAQ thread
Feb 4, 2009 | 7:18 pm
#17
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Here is an excellent explanation of qualifying for elite status on Marco Polo Club, courtesy of cxfan1960. ^
Originally Posted by cxfan1960
A little clarification - at the Silver level, the other 30K to get to Gold and the 30K to retain Silver must be within the same membership year.
Here is the flow:
1. Join MPC - Start membership year -> 2.
2. Green:
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - Get to Silver. Reset membership year -> 3, else;
* 4 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Green at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* May lose MPC membership (although I am not sure whether it is enforced).
3. Silver:
* 60K Club Miles/40 Club Sectors within membership year - Get to Gold. Reset membership year -> 4, else;
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Silver at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* Back to Green at end of membership year for another membership year -> 2.
4. Gold:
* 120K Club Miles/80 Club Sectors within membership year - Get to Diamond. Reset membership year -> 5, else;
* 60K Club Miles/40 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Gold at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - back to Silver at end of membership year for another membership year -> 3, else;
* Back to Green at end of membership year for another membership year -> 2.
5. Diamond:
* 120K Club Miles/80 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Diamond at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* 60K Club Miles/40 Club Sectors within membership year - back to Gold at end of membership year for another membership year -> 4, else;
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - back to Silver at end of membership year for another membership year -> 3, else;
* Back to Green at end of membership year for another membership year -> 2.
Here is the flow:
1. Join MPC - Start membership year -> 2.
2. Green:
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - Get to Silver. Reset membership year -> 3, else;
* 4 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Green at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* May lose MPC membership (although I am not sure whether it is enforced).
3. Silver:
* 60K Club Miles/40 Club Sectors within membership year - Get to Gold. Reset membership year -> 4, else;
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Silver at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* Back to Green at end of membership year for another membership year -> 2.
4. Gold:
* 120K Club Miles/80 Club Sectors within membership year - Get to Diamond. Reset membership year -> 5, else;
* 60K Club Miles/40 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Gold at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - back to Silver at end of membership year for another membership year -> 3, else;
* Back to Green at end of membership year for another membership year -> 2.
5. Diamond:
* 120K Club Miles/80 Club Sectors within membership year - renew Diamond at end of membership year for another membership year, else;
* 60K Club Miles/40 Club Sectors within membership year - back to Gold at end of membership year for another membership year -> 4, else;
* 30K Club Miles/20 Club Sectors within membership year - back to Silver at end of membership year for another membership year -> 3, else;
* Back to Green at end of membership year for another membership year -> 2.
Feb 4, 2009 | 9:06 pm
#19
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Op-up priority with effect from 1 August 2007
- CX Diamond Plus
- CX Diamond, CX Invitation
- CX Gold
- CX staff
- CX staff nominees, Non-CX staff
- Oneworld Emerald
- Oneworld Sapphire
- CX Silver
- Oneworld Ruby
- CX Green
- Asia Miles
- Non status
Feb 5, 2009 | 3:40 am
#20
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I wonder if he'll post them here?CT had a great FAQ compiled effortlessly and painstainkingly by B-HXB, but unfortunately the original information was not saved so there is nothing left.
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Update 08Feb: Thanks to the efforts of b-hqb who found an archived copy of CathayTalk's original FAQ, we have something to work by. B-HXB has started the initiative.
A new FAQ can be found here : http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...xperience.html
If you send me more information, I will cut, paste and merge/move posts to update the FAQ properly. You may also post the information here but send me a PM that you have done so and eventually I will move it along...
Thx
Guy Betsy
CX Forum moderator
Last edited by Guy Betsy; Feb 8, 2009 at 2:31 am
Feb 8, 2009 | 6:36 am
#23
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Many thanks to B-HXB.
Only First Class passengers, Gold or above members of The Marco Polo Club and oneworld Emerald passengers are allowed in The Arrival.
8.4 Am I entitled to use The Arrival?
The Arrival is located in the passageway between Terminals 1 and 2 (landside). It is a very small lounge and was subject to space constraints during construction. Accordingly, there is limited entry.
The only passengers entitled to use The Arrival are First Class and oneworld sapphire or emerald passengers arriving off a Cathay Pacific or Dragonair flight. Business Class passengers who are not also oneworld sapphire or emerald equivalent do not have entry rights for The Arrival.
The Arrival is located in the passageway between Terminals 1 and 2 (landside). It is a very small lounge and was subject to space constraints during construction. Accordingly, there is limited entry.
The only passengers entitled to use The Arrival are First Class and oneworld sapphire or emerald passengers arriving off a Cathay Pacific or Dragonair flight. Business Class passengers who are not also oneworld sapphire or emerald equivalent do not have entry rights for The Arrival.
Feb 8, 2009 | 10:55 am
#24
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Yes!! Many thanks to B-HXB.
Besides 8.4 as mentioned by kchika, there are a few others:
7.1 CX management staff on travel duty is not really considered op-up, as they simply travel in the cabin they are entitled to.
9.9 While there is no additional benefits published externally, we heard about the following for DMP:
* Spousal DM
* Access to F lounges even when departing on non-OW flights.
Besides 8.4 as mentioned by kchika, there are a few others:
7.1 CX management staff on travel duty is not really considered op-up, as they simply travel in the cabin they are entitled to.
9.9 While there is no additional benefits published externally, we heard about the following for DMP:
* Spousal DM
* Access to F lounges even when departing on non-OW flights.
Last edited by cxfan1960; Feb 8, 2009 at 11:05 am Reason: Retract comments on 8.3 - just saw CX's new web page on lounge accesses
Feb 9, 2009 | 5:24 am
#25
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Actually just spoted a mistake above. It is YVR-HKG that serves the caviar and no the JFK-YVR on 889
Feb 12, 2009 | 4:28 pm
#26
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Dear B-HXB
I'm wondering if you can add more KA info into the FAQ, since KA is in fact a part of CX now, and many people on this forum travel on KA, too!
Regarding 1.2, here is my suggested addition
Code Operates First Class Business Class Economy Class
33R Dragonair Yes w/ PTV Old w/o PTV PTV
33A Dragonair - Old w/ PTV PTV
33L Dragonair - New w/ PTV PTV
321 Dragonair - Old w/o PTV No PTV
32P Dragonair - Old w/o PTV No PTV
Regarding 1.3, a person doesn't have to be an MPO member to view his / her itinerary on www.cathaypacific.com, as AM members can, too
Regarding 2, 3, 4, & 5, is there anyone here who is familiar enough with KA to do it? I don't know about KA that much.
Regarding 5.5, I think you forgot to add 77A, who's Exit Row seats are 31ABC, 31HJK.
Also, for KA's 33R, they are 35AC, 35HK; for KA's 33A & 33L, they are 40AC, 40HK; for KA's 321, they are 35ABC, 35HJK; for KA's 32P, they are 29ABC, 29HJK (non-reclinable) & 30ABC, 30HJK (reclinable).
I don't know what are the "good seats" for KA's F & J, though
I'm wondering if you can add more KA info into the FAQ, since KA is in fact a part of CX now, and many people on this forum travel on KA, too!
Regarding 1.2, here is my suggested addition
Code Operates First Class Business Class Economy Class
33R Dragonair Yes w/ PTV Old w/o PTV PTV
33A Dragonair - Old w/ PTV PTV
33L Dragonair - New w/ PTV PTV
321 Dragonair - Old w/o PTV No PTV
32P Dragonair - Old w/o PTV No PTV
Regarding 1.3, a person doesn't have to be an MPO member to view his / her itinerary on www.cathaypacific.com, as AM members can, too
Regarding 2, 3, 4, & 5, is there anyone here who is familiar enough with KA to do it? I don't know about KA that much.
Regarding 5.5, I think you forgot to add 77A, who's Exit Row seats are 31ABC, 31HJK.
Also, for KA's 33R, they are 35AC, 35HK; for KA's 33A & 33L, they are 40AC, 40HK; for KA's 321, they are 35ABC, 35HJK; for KA's 32P, they are 29ABC, 29HJK (non-reclinable) & 30ABC, 30HJK (reclinable).
I don't know what are the "good seats" for KA's F & J, though
Feb 13, 2009 | 1:01 pm
#27
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Just wanted to let you all know that the FAQ saved a new thread being created 
I came to the forum to ask how I could log in to view my itinerary, even though I'm not a Marco Polo/Asia Miles member, because I wanted to change my seats on-line. A very quick perusal of the (well-organized) FAQ and I learned that it wasn't possible to login without a MP/AM number, but that it didn't matter anyway, since I can't change seats on-line.
So, thanks for the helpful FAQ! (And for saving a thread!).
Now to go read the FAQ about the CX fleet....
I came to the forum to ask how I could log in to view my itinerary, even though I'm not a Marco Polo/Asia Miles member, because I wanted to change my seats on-line. A very quick perusal of the (well-organized) FAQ and I learned that it wasn't possible to login without a MP/AM number, but that it didn't matter anyway, since I can't change seats on-line.
So, thanks for the helpful FAQ! (And for saving a thread!).
Now to go read the FAQ about the CX fleet....
Feb 16, 2009 | 5:51 am
#28
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CX international lounges info needed
There's now an info page under : Lounges on the FAQ.
The problem is that its not complete. I would therefore appreciate if people can assist by finding out the following cities:
AMS, BKK (these 2 need updating), HAN, JNB, JFK, KIX, KUL, KHI, LAX, LHR, MNL, MEL, JGO, PEK. PER, PVG, SIN, SFO, SEL, SUB, SYD, TPE, YVR, YYZ, ZRH.
When you submit data, please fill in as follows:
For exmaple -
*BKK
Name of Lounge: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge (Airside) / Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge (Airside)
Opening Hours: 0520-1830 / 0520-1830 (open until 2115 on Tue, Thu & Sat)
Seating Capacity: 36/61
Transit Access: Yes/Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes/Yes
Designated Smoking Area: No/No
Baggage Storage: Yes/Yes
Coat Rack: Yes/Yes
International Phones: Yes/Yes
International Card Phones: yes/Yes
Fax: Yes/Yes
Photocopier: No/No
TV: Yes/Yes
Video: No/No
Computer Modem / Internet Access: Yes/Yes
Refreshment: Yes/Yes
Wheelchair Toilets: No/No
Complimentary Toiletries: No/No
Shower: No/No
Many thanks
Guy Betsy
The problem is that its not complete. I would therefore appreciate if people can assist by finding out the following cities:
AMS, BKK (these 2 need updating), HAN, JNB, JFK, KIX, KUL, KHI, LAX, LHR, MNL, MEL, JGO, PEK. PER, PVG, SIN, SFO, SEL, SUB, SYD, TPE, YVR, YYZ, ZRH.
When you submit data, please fill in as follows:
For exmaple -
*BKK
Name of Lounge: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge (Airside) / Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge (Airside)
Opening Hours: 0520-1830 / 0520-1830 (open until 2115 on Tue, Thu & Sat)
Seating Capacity: 36/61
Transit Access: Yes/Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes/Yes
Designated Smoking Area: No/No
Baggage Storage: Yes/Yes
Coat Rack: Yes/Yes
International Phones: Yes/Yes
International Card Phones: yes/Yes
Fax: Yes/Yes
Photocopier: No/No
TV: Yes/Yes
Video: No/No
Computer Modem / Internet Access: Yes/Yes
Refreshment: Yes/Yes
Wheelchair Toilets: No/No
Complimentary Toiletries: No/No
Shower: No/No
Many thanks
Guy Betsy
Last edited by Guy Betsy; Feb 16, 2009 at 8:39 am
Feb 16, 2009 | 7:19 am
#29
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Is this information not readily available on the CX webpages? It seems rather pointless simply to duplicate them here.
Feb 16, 2009 | 7:40 am
#30
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Is this information not readily available on the CX webpages? It seems rather pointless simply to duplicate them here.