Weird I class availability in December?
Jan 6, 2019, 11:20 am
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 447
Weird I class availability in December?
Hi all,
I'm trying to book an itinerary that requires I class availability on a CX flight from HKG to CEB.
Absolutely everything for HKG-CEB in November is showing I9, absolutely everything in December (up to Christmas) is showing I0. The return CEB-HKG is I9 for November and December. Equally, both directions for e.g. HKG-MNL are I9 all the way through.
So it's just that one specific flight with absolutely no I - does this sort of stuff happen often? Is it worth waiting or should I try to change my plans instead? HKG-MNL-CEB seems a bit of a waste of time...
I'm trying to book an itinerary that requires I class availability on a CX flight from HKG to CEB.
Absolutely everything for HKG-CEB in November is showing I9, absolutely everything in December (up to Christmas) is showing I0. The return CEB-HKG is I9 for November and December. Equally, both directions for e.g. HKG-MNL are I9 all the way through.
So it's just that one specific flight with absolutely no I - does this sort of stuff happen often? Is it worth waiting or should I try to change my plans instead? HKG-MNL-CEB seems a bit of a waste of time...
Jan 6, 2019, 1:24 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2015
Location: WAS, SZX, HKG
Programs: AS MVP Gold 75K, CX Green
Posts: 735
It is indeed peak season for HKG-CEB, but I think this is more likely RM locking out all the lowest inventory until they figure out the exact demand patterns. Since you mention that this is part of a bigger itinerary, also take into consideration married segment availabilities.
Jan 6, 2019, 1:59 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 447
Thanks - looks like BA's long-haul I fares can be combined with a Y on HKG-CEB... Slightly annoying because I'll be paying the same price for Economy instead of Business, but at least it's only 2 hours.
Interestingly, Premium Economy is also 0'ed out completely according to Expertflyer, but still bookable through Cathay's website.
Interestingly, Premium Economy is also 0'ed out completely according to Expertflyer, but still bookable through Cathay's website.