SQ PE or CX PE?
Dec 26, 2018, 7:30 pm
#16
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My choice would be CX PEY for many reasons. In addition, what you mentioned about the flight Stange length is also an important consideration.
Dec 26, 2018, 7:36 pm
#17
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It’s also worth pointing out that the PEY on CX 77W are upgraded with better foot rest and recline than the A330.
As for the A350 PEY on CX, it’s a leading product over SQ hands down.
As for the poster commenting on broken mirror and cracked toilet seat on CX A350, I haven’t come across this but can tell you that some of my recent SQ flights on their A350 hasn’t been that great in terms of cabin maintenance.
All in all, CX PEY is the way to go.
As for the A350 PEY on CX, it’s a leading product over SQ hands down.
As for the poster commenting on broken mirror and cracked toilet seat on CX A350, I haven’t come across this but can tell you that some of my recent SQ flights on their A350 hasn’t been that great in terms of cabin maintenance.
All in all, CX PEY is the way to go.
Dec 29, 2018, 9:13 am
#20
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WAS, SZX, HKG
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What you get in CX PEY (in the order I value)
1. Much wider seat and much better legroom than CX Economy (especially comparing to the 10-abreast seating) that actually allows me to sleep soundly.
2. Full mileage credit to AAdvantage (1 round trip makes you AA Gold)
3. Business Class entree on long haul flights (it is plated on a reusable plastic container, but the contents is the same as J)
4. Guaranteed cup noodles inflight
5. Semi-dedicated Washroom on 77H
I am curious though why the layover has to be so long in HKG. I thought CX 873 connects onto most morning flights out of HKG pretty well? Is the SGN flight very early?
1. Much wider seat and much better legroom than CX Economy (especially comparing to the 10-abreast seating) that actually allows me to sleep soundly.
2. Full mileage credit to AAdvantage (1 round trip makes you AA Gold)
3. Business Class entree on long haul flights (it is plated on a reusable plastic container, but the contents is the same as J)
4. Guaranteed cup noodles inflight
5. Semi-dedicated Washroom on 77H
I am curious though why the layover has to be so long in HKG. I thought CX 873 connects onto most morning flights out of HKG pretty well? Is the SGN flight very early?
Dec 30, 2018, 11:25 am
#21
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
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As others have mentioned, the PE meal on long haul routes is definitely different than the Y meal. DEL is not a long haul route, so PE gets the same meal as Y.
Dec 31, 2018, 2:38 am
#24
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: HKG/HND/OOL
Programs: QF Emerald. SQ Gold.
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i would not pay more than 25pct pemium for PEY (E fare) compared to V fares... in the past i took PEY when differentials were.smaller but now i just buy I-fare ex somewhere or fly J on other airlines... my leisue trips are.planned well in advance to time with sale of other airlines.
Dec 31, 2018, 6:35 am
#25
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Thanks, everyone for the opinions. Still not sure, but may go with CX. Re: the long layover that someone mentioned, it's all about the price! The shorter layover was pricing twice as expensive as the long layover--and my husband is a frugal guy. If I had my way, we'd be in J.
Dec 31, 2018, 10:24 am
#26
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: JFK/EWR/SFO/LAX/YYZ <-> HKG, PEK, CKG
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Hard product A350 CX > SQ. Would like to point out that a few times in the last year or two on US-HK, I took a look at the PEY menu and they had my J choices for both meals - officially / according to this forum it should be 1J + 1Y, so not sure about this. CX has slightly different style of service than SQ.
Jan 1, 2019, 1:19 am
#27
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Hard product A350 CX > SQ. Would like to point out that a few times in the last year or two on US-HK, I took a look at the PEY menu and they had my J choices for both meals - officially / according to this forum it should be 1J + 1Y, so not sure about this. CX has slightly different style of service than SQ.
Jan 1, 2019, 7:43 am
#28
Join Date: Nov 2017
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Thanks, everyone for the opinions. Still not sure, but may go with CX. Re: the long layover that someone mentioned, it's all about the price! The shorter layover was pricing twice as expensive as the long layover--and my husband is a frugal guy. If I had my way, we'd be in J.
If you earn(ed) the money, just pay up and invite your frugal to join you in J.
Jan 8, 2019, 7:27 pm
#29
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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So it looks like we are switching gears (and airlines) and doing PE on EVA. Decent price and I hear good things about the service.
Jan 8, 2019, 9:47 pm
#30
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: China
Programs: A3 G CZ S
Posts: 50
Not sure how it works in your exact date, but some times a small upcharge vs SQ/CX PE can get you in J class on Chinese carriers on trans-pan route