Qs relating to the FAQ thread
Jun 11, 2009 | 12:06 am
#46
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You don't have to pay $50 to get an AsiaMiles account - they are free.
https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/abou...Aright=JoinNow
(The Marco Polo Club is $50, but that's a different thing)
https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/abou...Aright=JoinNow
(The Marco Polo Club is $50, but that's a different thing)
Jun 11, 2009 | 12:09 am
#47
Join Date: Apr 2009
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I am using AA miles for a CX F ticket. Someone mentioned using the Asia Miles booking site to check for award space.
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_US/RedemptionLogin
It appears that I have to have an Asia Miles account to use it - and that I have to pay $50 to get an Asia Miles account. Is there any workaround?
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_US/RedemptionLogin
It appears that I have to have an Asia Miles account to use it - and that I have to pay $50 to get an Asia Miles account. Is there any workaround?
https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/abou...Aright=JoinNow
Jun 23, 2009 | 2:08 am
#49
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"WHAT TO EXPECT " Questions...
There are numerous questions relating to the "What to Expect" on CX forum every other day.
Rather than asking people to do a search... would regular fliers consider consolidating some recent comments on their Y, J and F experiences on short and long haul services and then we can include these in the CX FAQ thread?
Thnks
Guy Betsy
Rather than asking people to do a search... would regular fliers consider consolidating some recent comments on their Y, J and F experiences on short and long haul services and then we can include these in the CX FAQ thread?
Thnks
Guy Betsy
Jul 1, 2009 | 10:01 pm
#50
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Originally Posted by B-HXB
4.3 I am travelling Business Class on a two-class (J/Y) flight being operated by a three-class (F/J/Y) aircraft. Can I get a seat in the First Class cabin?
Generally you require some sort of Marco Polo elite status or oneworld elite status although anecdotal evidence has suggested that if you are on a oneworld RTW ticket in First, that may suffice. Previously if you fell into one of these categories you would be able to reserve a seat in the F section at time of booking, but it appears that CX control are now keeping F seats blocked for assigning at checkin.
You can try requesting these seats at time of booking - if you can get them, great; if you can't, try at the airport.
Part of the reason why CX will only allocate these seats to its frequent flyers is that while the food is still Business Class, the crew usually close the curtains between the cabins and there is a dedicated crew tending to the F section. In short, while it is not marketed as such, there is an element of better service in the F cabin even though it is strictly sold as J.
Generally you require some sort of Marco Polo elite status or oneworld elite status although anecdotal evidence has suggested that if you are on a oneworld RTW ticket in First, that may suffice. Previously if you fell into one of these categories you would be able to reserve a seat in the F section at time of booking, but it appears that CX control are now keeping F seats blocked for assigning at checkin.
You can try requesting these seats at time of booking - if you can get them, great; if you can't, try at the airport.
Part of the reason why CX will only allocate these seats to its frequent flyers is that while the food is still Business Class, the crew usually close the curtains between the cabins and there is a dedicated crew tending to the F section. In short, while it is not marketed as such, there is an element of better service in the F cabin even though it is strictly sold as J.
On the return, there were only 1 DM and 1 GO out of 6 pax in the F cabin. The crew told me that Sapporo ground staff were too generous in allocating the F cabin. The curtain was closed.
No sign of other oneworld elites both ways.
Jul 1, 2009 | 10:04 pm
#51
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Cities beginning with :
C
CTS
Name of Lounge: JAL Lounge
Opening Hours: ?
Seating Capacity: 14
Transit Access: No
Wheelchair Access: No
Designated Smoking Area: YNo
Baggage Storage: Yes
Coat Rack: No
International Phones: Yes
International Card Phones: Yes
Fax: No
Photocopier: No
TV: No
Video: No
Computer Modem / Internet Access: No
Refreshment: Yes
Wheelchair Toilets: No
Complimentary Toiletries: No
Shower: No
C
CTS
Name of Lounge: JAL Lounge
Opening Hours: ?
Seating Capacity: 14
Transit Access: No
Wheelchair Access: No
Designated Smoking Area: YNo
Baggage Storage: Yes
Coat Rack: No
International Phones: Yes
International Card Phones: Yes
Fax: No
Photocopier: No
TV: No
Video: No
Computer Modem / Internet Access: No
Refreshment: Yes
Wheelchair Toilets: No
Complimentary Toiletries: No
Shower: No
Jul 9, 2009 | 7:55 am
#52
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Website & Booking Shows 333
According to the FAQ, all 3 class A330's have now been converted to 33B. For CX104/5 between late October and Mid March the website shows a 333, whilst before and after these dates it shows 33B???
I had a look at the CX website which indicates that there is only 1 333 (3-Class) left.
Having more faith in this forum, would CX use this code to indicate that the flight could be operated by either a 33B or 330 on this route or is it likely that CX won't update the website until the Northern Winter schedule is released?
I had a look at the CX website which indicates that there is only 1 333 (3-Class) left.
Having more faith in this forum, would CX use this code to indicate that the flight could be operated by either a 33B or 330 on this route or is it likely that CX won't update the website until the Northern Winter schedule is released?
Jul 12, 2009 | 4:27 pm
#53
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According to the FAQ, all 3 class A330's have now been converted to 33B. For CX104/5 between late October and Mid March the website shows a 333, whilst before and after these dates it shows 33B???
I had a look at the CX website which indicates that there is only 1 333 (3-Class) left.
Having more faith in this forum, would CX use this code to indicate that the flight could be operated by either a 33B or 330 on this route or is it likely that CX won't update the website until the Northern Winter schedule is released?
I had a look at the CX website which indicates that there is only 1 333 (3-Class) left.
Having more faith in this forum, would CX use this code to indicate that the flight could be operated by either a 33B or 330 on this route or is it likely that CX won't update the website until the Northern Winter schedule is released?
To be safe I would assume that B-HLW is still flying as a 333.
Jul 21, 2009 | 6:28 pm
#55
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According to the FAQ, all 3 class A330's have now been converted to 33B. For CX104/5 between late October and Mid March the website shows a 333, whilst before and after these dates it shows 33B???
I had a look at the CX website which indicates that there is only 1 333 (3-Class) left.
Having more faith in this forum, would CX use this code to indicate that the flight could be operated by either a 33B or 330 on this route or is it likely that CX won't update the website until the Northern Winter schedule is released?
I had a look at the CX website which indicates that there is only 1 333 (3-Class) left.
Having more faith in this forum, would CX use this code to indicate that the flight could be operated by either a 33B or 330 on this route or is it likely that CX won't update the website until the Northern Winter schedule is released?
Jul 22, 2009 | 12:37 am
#56
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Hopefully, at this rate, all 34Ds (+ HXI) will be 34Bs by October/November.
Aug 16, 2009 | 7:05 am
#57
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Is there any chance of adding links to the different sections that are listed in the contents on the FAQ thread? Scrolling down to reach somewhere near the bottom of the page for information when I know what section it's in can be quite annoying.
Aug 21, 2009 | 1:24 pm
#58
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From 25 October CX838/9 to be operated by 34B (in lieu of EQV or 34D)
Between 18 December and 17 January CX838/9 to be operated by 74A on Tues, Fri and Sun, 34B on Wed, Thur, Sat and Mon
74A to Depart YVR 1325 Arrive HKG 1900+1
34B to Depart YVR 1350 Arrive HKG 2015+1
Aug 23, 2009 | 9:39 pm
#59
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Two corrections for the destination thread:
1) As mentioned on the above post and reflected in the schedules, CX839/838 on the YVR run will only see the thrice weekly 74A between 18DEC09 and 17JAN10. Not the entire Winter schedule from end of October to March.
2) The full double daily 77A for the LAX route begins on 18DEC09 as oppose to 13DEC09.
1) As mentioned on the above post and reflected in the schedules, CX839/838 on the YVR run will only see the thrice weekly 74A between 18DEC09 and 17JAN10. Not the entire Winter schedule from end of October to March.
2) The full double daily 77A for the LAX route begins on 18DEC09 as oppose to 13DEC09.
Sep 9, 2009 | 7:26 am
#60
Join Date: Feb 2008
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On a recent flight to Tokyo from Hong Kong. I was upgraded to Business Class as two of us were part of the same booking as two business class flyers. I checked in online and within a few hours before the flight I was notified of the upgrade.
I wonder how high up in the priority list for op-up if you are traveling with a party that is flying business class.
I wonder how high up in the priority list for op-up if you are traveling with a party that is flying business class.