SIN-HKG equipment lottery [Regional Equipment Swaps]
May 5, 2014, 5:34 am
#241
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: HKG
Programs: CX MPC, AC Aeroplan
Posts: 92
Anyone know if they would ever do a last minute 2nd swap back to the original aircraft after OLCI was open? That was what I hoped but it didn't happen.
May 5, 2014, 6:44 am
#243
Join Date: May 2007
Programs: UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 5,447
I have had one or two last minute subs at the airport...once from a 773 (old regional) to a 74K, and once from a 33C (can't remember what the code is, but it was a 330 with old F and old long-haul J) to a 33B (Olympus J).
May 5, 2014, 6:51 am
#244
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: OZ, Perth
Programs: QF QR Silver, DJ,TG,MH
Posts: 509
Sure, planes go tech, but substituting like for like, should be the norm.
Booking a revenue J ticket (with a companion), then being exposed to this equipment lottery is not a 5* experience.
No other airline I've ever flown, changes aircraft types like CX in it's regional market (eg DPS). You should be able to research your airline, aircraft, flight time and seating and get what you pay for.
I'm here because of the new QR/CX agreement and I'm starting to feel dudded.
May 5, 2014, 7:04 am
#245
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: CX,SQ,PR,QR
Posts: 577
Booking a revenue J ticket (with a companion), then being exposed to this equipment lottery is not a 5* experience.
No other airline I've ever flown, changes aircraft types like CX in it's regional market (eg DPS). You should be able to research your airline, aircraft, flight time and seating and get what you pay for.
I'm here because of the new QR/CX agreement and I'm starting to feel dudded.
No other airline I've ever flown, changes aircraft types like CX in it's regional market (eg DPS). You should be able to research your airline, aircraft, flight time and seating and get what you pay for.
I'm here because of the new QR/CX agreement and I'm starting to feel dudded.
May 5, 2014, 10:07 am
#247
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: UK + China (mostly in HK)
Programs: OZ Diamond+, CA Gold, SQ Silver
Posts: 42
May 5, 2014, 8:35 pm
#248
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Location: HKG
Programs: A3, TK *G; JL JGC; SPG,Hilton Gold
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Not true. Ive olcied for PE at T-24hrs and at T-6hrs got told equipment change.
Originally Posted by mayodave
Equipment changes are normally closed off at T -36 for final confirmation to crews, last minute swops should only be for technical reasons
May 5, 2014, 8:50 pm
#249
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,828
Same with me.... I remembered that they swap the plane to something when I do OLCI. When I checked in at city check in, I was told there is another swap. Although the same type like 777-300 but different configuration. Well that's should happen in less than 24 hours I suppose.
May 5, 2014, 8:53 pm
#250
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
Programs: TK-G | Accor P | SQ-G | Marriott T
Posts: 3,828
What's wrong with looking at the demographics of a destination or route. Then, deciding what equipment suites that route. Like any bus, train, or plane route, you cater for the demand and track usage to make sure you are meeting the market.
Sure, planes go tech, but substituting like for like, should be the norm.
Booking a revenue J ticket (with a companion), then being exposed to this equipment lottery is not a 5* experience.
No other airline I've ever flown, changes aircraft types like CX in it's regional market (eg DPS). You should be able to research your airline, aircraft, flight time and seating and get what you pay for.
I'm here because of the new QR/CX agreement and I'm starting to feel dudded.
Sure, planes go tech, but substituting like for like, should be the norm.
Booking a revenue J ticket (with a companion), then being exposed to this equipment lottery is not a 5* experience.
No other airline I've ever flown, changes aircraft types like CX in it's regional market (eg DPS). You should be able to research your airline, aircraft, flight time and seating and get what you pay for.
I'm here because of the new QR/CX agreement and I'm starting to feel dudded.
I think CX should accelerate to make their fleets consistent. I also think they are the only major carrier that still use round thick pin for earphone....
May 6, 2014, 1:31 am
#252
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: Oneworld, *A; Hilton, SPG
Posts: 488
I wouldn't mind mind them so much if they'd reupholster them and make the plane look slightly newer. The yellowish tinge to the white walls and the faded colours just make it unappealing, as comfortable as they are. And the recline by the person in front eating into your space is just frustrating.
May 6, 2014, 4:25 am
#253
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: OZ, Perth
Programs: QF QR Silver, DJ,TG,MH
Posts: 509
But, we all agree.
This continual swapping of equipment is not a good characteristic of a 5* airline.
You (CX) market/sell a product and we buy it.
At best it is really sloppy marketing and at worst, it could be construed as false and misleading advertising.
This continual swapping of equipment is not a good characteristic of a 5* airline.
You (CX) market/sell a product and we buy it.
At best it is really sloppy marketing and at worst, it could be construed as false and misleading advertising.
May 6, 2014, 5:51 am
#254
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: HKG
Programs: CX MPC, AC Aeroplan
Posts: 92
