Jan 7, 2019, 7:35 pm
Last edit by: sxc
Continuation of this thread:
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Will my award waitlist clear? Master thread 2019
Jan 12, 2019, 7:00 pm
#31
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Jan 12, 2019, 10:16 pm
#32
Join Date: Jan 2019
Programs: BAEC, AsiaMiles
Posts: 13
Amazing! Not getting my hopes up until we've got the points and paid for it though, just in case!
Jan 12, 2019, 10:35 pm
#33
Join Date: Sep 2014
Programs: IHG Platinum
Posts: 629
Waitlisted PVG-HKG-BKK J class award three days ago and received an email today advising me that it cleared.
Jan 13, 2019, 2:09 am
#34
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Jan 13, 2019, 9:53 am
#35
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 6
I waitlisted for the flight below and got confirmed in a few hours:
HKG>NRT
6 Apr: CX524
Business (Tailored)
The deadline to issue the ticket was in late March.
When I called MPC to see if there's a return flight I could redeem together, they put me on hold for around 5mins and told me no return flights are available, and that my issue deadline has now become late Jan.
What would have made them done that? Was it simply me trying to push it?
HKG>NRT
6 Apr: CX524
Business (Tailored)
The deadline to issue the ticket was in late March.
When I called MPC to see if there's a return flight I could redeem together, they put me on hold for around 5mins and told me no return flights are available, and that my issue deadline has now become late Jan.
What would have made them done that? Was it simply me trying to push it?
Jan 13, 2019, 10:00 am
#36
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
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The deadline to issue the ticket was in late March.
When I called MPC to see if there's a return flight I could redeem together, they put me on hold for around 5mins and told me no return flights are available, and that my issue deadline has now become late Jan.
What would have made them done that? Was it simply me trying to push it?
When I called MPC to see if there's a return flight I could redeem together, they put me on hold for around 5mins and told me no return flights are available, and that my issue deadline has now become late Jan.
What would have made them done that? Was it simply me trying to push it?
But (I'm not sure if #30 above is an exception) they send snarky little emails cutting deadlines these days even if you don't call or they can't call you
Last edited by percysmith; Jan 13, 2019 at 10:56 am
Jan 13, 2019, 6:39 pm
#38
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 138
Hi all,
I'm new to waitlisting on CX so apologize in advance if this has been discussed.
I've a HKG-SFO J award confirmed in late Jan, but would like to change to any date between late Feb and early March. The new date can be flexible. However, the problem is that there is no standard J award between HKG and SFO on any date between late Feb and early March.
Is it possible to waitlist new dates in addition to my confirmed date under the same record locator? Or I have to waitlist new dates and once cleared call to change to the new date?
My last resort would be to no show the late Jan flight and wait for the last min seats open up in late Feb. But I'd prefer to have a confirmed date in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I'm new to waitlisting on CX so apologize in advance if this has been discussed.
I've a HKG-SFO J award confirmed in late Jan, but would like to change to any date between late Feb and early March. The new date can be flexible. However, the problem is that there is no standard J award between HKG and SFO on any date between late Feb and early March.
Is it possible to waitlist new dates in addition to my confirmed date under the same record locator? Or I have to waitlist new dates and once cleared call to change to the new date?
My last resort would be to no show the late Jan flight and wait for the last min seats open up in late Feb. But I'd prefer to have a confirmed date in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Jan 13, 2019, 11:04 pm
#39
Join Date: Jun 2018
Programs: Cathay Pacific Marco Polo Club - Silver
Posts: 30
That being said, is it worth booking a Economy Choice Award or Premium Economy Standard award instead? (Both are listed as waitlist flights as well)
Jan 14, 2019, 6:37 am
#40
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 88
Only when all the sectors are confirmed, they won't adjust your deadline. When all the sectors are confirmed, do not answer their calls. The deadline will be kept at 10 days before your first flight. That's my experience over the years.
Last edited by Donkitravel; Jan 14, 2019 at 6:47 am
Jan 14, 2019, 6:46 am
#41
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 88
You get higher chance if you waitlist CX111 or CX161 on both days. Your original waitlist bookings should have expired. Make a new one to get a new expiry date of four days before departure.
Jan 14, 2019, 8:45 am
#42
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Last edited by percysmith; Jan 14, 2019 at 8:57 am
Jan 14, 2019, 8:46 am
#43
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The 4pm sweeper is still very much alive:
Last edited by percysmith; Jan 14, 2019 at 8:58 am
Jan 14, 2019, 2:03 pm
#44
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: CX Diamond, AA CK (quit 2018), Starwood Platinum, National EXC Elite
Posts: 283
Anyone noticed that ability to waitlist for a UPG (in my case from J to F) feature has disappeared on the "manage my booking" page (the old version), Even on new website, ability to waitlist for an award UPG is seemingly absent also.
Jan 14, 2019, 10:41 pm
#45
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: CX MPC DM
Posts: 416
I was waitlisted for PEY->J upgrade on CX890 Feb 1 2019 as CX GO. I've been waitlisted for upgrade my last 3 return flights out of HKG and had not cleared but was able to do instant upgrade. This morning I called MPC because I had been given extension in November for GO -> DM upgrade until 2/29. When they gave the extension they said to call when I got 215 CP the amount I was short for DM. So I called MPC and the agent said they would process my move to DM by the end of the day. I also asked about my waitlisted upgrade and he said he would put me on priority waitlist since I was becoming a DM.
Well 2 hours later, checked my booking and see I've been confirmed for my upgrade. I'm a little shocked as the flight is very close to Chinese New Year and I was anticipating availability to become very tight. It's a very pleasant surprise. Is this a fluke or the power of being DM?
Well 2 hours later, checked my booking and see I've been confirmed for my upgrade. I'm a little shocked as the flight is very close to Chinese New Year and I was anticipating availability to become very tight. It's a very pleasant surprise. Is this a fluke or the power of being DM?