CX from India and then to CMB (J Service?)
Aug 16, 2010, 3:40 pm
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CX from India and then to CMB (J Service?)
Hey Guys
First time flying Cathay on AA miles.
Flying from India to HKG via BKK
Will I have regional J or international J - what service should be better from BOM or DEL?
Also, then HKG to Colombo - what is the J service like? Again Regional J or internationa?
Thanks
First time flying Cathay on AA miles.
Flying from India to HKG via BKK
Will I have regional J or international J - what service should be better from BOM or DEL?
Also, then HKG to Colombo - what is the J service like? Again Regional J or internationa?
Thanks
Aug 16, 2010, 4:20 pm
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All regional, unfortunately.
No full flat beds. Just cradle chairs. They can be uncomfortable for sleeping. But when you're tired enough, you may just nod off.
Typical J service. Tray. Starters, mains and dessert served seperately.
No full flat beds. Just cradle chairs. They can be uncomfortable for sleeping. But when you're tired enough, you may just nod off.
Typical J service. Tray. Starters, mains and dessert served seperately.
Aug 16, 2010, 10:39 pm
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DELHKG is usually long haul J, both via BKK and the nonstop.
BOMHKG nonstop is usually long haul J however via BKK is regional J.
That being said, there's often aircraft changes on both routes.
HKGCMB via SIN or BKK is always regional J.
BOMHKG nonstop is usually long haul J however via BKK is regional J.
That being said, there's often aircraft changes on both routes.
HKGCMB via SIN or BKK is always regional J.
Aug 17, 2010, 12:26 am
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DEL - HGK for that particular day is showing 343 so I am assuming it is Long haul J.
For the regional J product to CMB, is the IFE AVOD? Are you allowed to get off the plain in BKK?
DEL - HGK for that particular day is showing 343 so I am assuming it is Long haul J.
For the regional J product to CMB, is the IFE AVOD? Are you allowed to get off the plain in BKK?
Aug 17, 2010, 3:47 am
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All CX A343s feature long haul J and Y. The IFE on regional aircraft is not AVOD but loop. From memory, you must remain on the aircraft during transit in BKK and SIN.
Aug 19, 2010, 4:17 am
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CMB
CMB is all regional flights and rarely any plane change on this route. The loading is very healthy in both passengers and cargo front. Business class is more filled up now.
BKK - you must stay on the plane
SIN - you must get off the plane
From CMB to BKK/SIN, please expect a quick supper service, rather than the usual full dinner service. As you expect, meals are on the "light" side for this late night flight.
Carfield
BKK - you must stay on the plane
SIN - you must get off the plane
From CMB to BKK/SIN, please expect a quick supper service, rather than the usual full dinner service. As you expect, meals are on the "light" side for this late night flight.
Carfield
Aug 22, 2010, 2:01 am
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CMB is all regional flights and rarely any plane change on this route. The loading is very healthy in both passengers and cargo front. Business class is more filled up now.
BKK - you must stay on the plane
SIN - you must get off the plane
From CMB to BKK/SIN, please expect a quick supper service, rather than the usual full dinner service. As you expect, meals are on the "light" side for this late night flight.
Carfield
BKK - you must stay on the plane
SIN - you must get off the plane
From CMB to BKK/SIN, please expect a quick supper service, rather than the usual full dinner service. As you expect, meals are on the "light" side for this late night flight.
Carfield
Aug 22, 2010, 4:29 am
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