Recent flights to China on KA and back on HX in Y. Is HX a genuine alternative?
Sep 12, 2017, 5:50 am
#16
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Passenger protests/occupation seems to be a recurring occurance with this airline. Is it a case of when in Rome, act as Romans do?
Sep 13, 2017, 12:49 pm
#17
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I was on a flight with Dragon that they refuse to offer anything after a 8 hour delayed and the flight got cancelled to the next day. ZERO COMPENSATION OFFERED. Even as DM they simply waved me away.
The next day I came in for the flight I see KA agents holding a list and handful of cash. Apparently after I left the passengers decided to protest as a group and KA finally relented and agreed to offer everyone $800 HKD as compensation.
So it isn't just HX.
I actually flew a few times on HX C class. I was pleasantly surprise that their seats are very comfortable (definitely better than Cathay's regional C seat).
The next day I came in for the flight I see KA agents holding a list and handful of cash. Apparently after I left the passengers decided to protest as a group and KA finally relented and agreed to offer everyone $800 HKD as compensation.
So it isn't just HX.
I actually flew a few times on HX C class. I was pleasantly surprise that their seats are very comfortable (definitely better than Cathay's regional C seat).
Sep 14, 2017, 12:59 am
#18
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I asked them for a status match from RJ Emerald 2 years ago and this is what they replied.
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Dear Mr. Rami,
We are sorry that your membership card status cannot directly match. But we launch the CHALLENGE for UPGRADING this year, the content as below：Within 100 days counting from your application date, if you can accumulate 7500 miles or complete 5 flights operated by Grand China Air, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Lucky Air, you can upgrade to Silver member, or if you accumulate 12500 miles or complete 10 flights, you can become Golden Member.
If you want to join in, would you please reply to us.
Sincerely yours,
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