Any sale/ cheap ex-eu J tickets ?
Jul 16, 2019, 12:58 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
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That said, the QR 777 with the 2+2+2 configuration is very spacious and a comfortable seat. Quite outdated and lacking privacy, for sure. But it's a comfortable seat. If traveling alone, I'd go with either a window (for privacy) or one of the center seats (for aisle access).
Jul 16, 2019, 2:37 pm
#17
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Scotland
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Jul 16, 2019, 3:31 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Stockholm
Programs: SQ, SK, QR
Posts: 386
Following flights on Cathay are available on your dates. All one stop via LHR (using BA for the intra-european flights):
ARN-HKG 2670 GBP
CPH-HKG 2200 GBP
OSL-HKG 1990 GBP
Bookable directly on CX's website.
ARN-HKG 2670 GBP
CPH-HKG 2200 GBP
OSL-HKG 1990 GBP
Bookable directly on CX's website.
Last edited by AJ747M; Jul 16, 2019 at 3:39 pm
Jul 17, 2019, 12:16 am
#20
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Thanks - just looking at the OSL - HKG route. I noticed one of the routes involves OSL - LHR - HKG @ Ł2400 - but I would need to book a separate ticket from GLA to OSL which will involve me flying to GLA - LHR - OSL lol. Is there any way to avoid flying GLA - LHR - OSL - LHR - HKG i.e. flying to heathrow twice in 1 leg ? I don't understand why OSL - LHR - HKG yeilds a cheaper fair than one that flies directly to HKG from LHR
Jul 17, 2019, 2:08 am
#21
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Location: Australia
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Thanks - just looking at the OSL - HKG route. I noticed one of the routes involves OSL - LHR - HKG @ Ł2400 - but I would need to book a separate ticket from GLA to OSL which will involve me flying to GLA - LHR - OSL lol. Is there any way to avoid flying GLA - LHR - OSL - LHR - HKG i.e. flying to heathrow twice in 1 leg ? I don't understand why OSL - LHR - HKG yeilds a cheaper fair than one that flies directly to HKG from LHR
Competition. Non-stop versus Stops. Different markets. (And Im sure Ive missed a few points)
Jul 17, 2019, 7:14 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Roswell, GA
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now keep in mind, they are refitting some of their 777, I have a flight from ATL to Doha on the A350, nice and DOH to BOM on a 777 which according their own seat map shows 1-2-1
Enjoy your trip no matter on whom you fly... J is always better then coach
Jul 17, 2019, 7:55 pm
#23
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: New York, NY - USA
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With the exception of Qsuite, I'd pick CX over QR any day. The food is better on CX, although I imagine the inverse would be true if you prefer western food. In my experience, the crew is usually more personable on CX which I really value. And transiting in Doha is pretty terrible at peak hours.
That said, both are really, really good.
That said, both are really, really good.
Jul 17, 2019, 9:51 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Taiwan
Programs: CX DM (OWE), Accor Gold
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Although so many people recommend QR, I still wouldnt try it.
Not because of the airlines itself, but the location of QR's hub (all ME3 have this issue.)
Personally I prefer to fly 12, 13 hours from HKG to Europe, plus 1 or 2 hours connection to other destinations rahter than transferring via Qartar with two 6~8 hours flights.
One 12 or 13 hours flight would bring me more rest/sleep and enjoy the onboard dining..
Not because of the airlines itself, but the location of QR's hub (all ME3 have this issue.)
Personally I prefer to fly 12, 13 hours from HKG to Europe, plus 1 or 2 hours connection to other destinations rahter than transferring via Qartar with two 6~8 hours flights.
One 12 or 13 hours flight would bring me more rest/sleep and enjoy the onboard dining..
Jul 18, 2019, 1:25 pm
#26
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: LON
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I'm not sure where in Europe other than LGW and DUB where CX deploy their A350s, but for me getting a 787 or 350 (or 380, but CX don't have any) is now a priority - the quality of the air onboard on modern aircraft is a key consideration. The last CX 777 I did from HKG to LHR I felt so ill at the end of the journey despite being in the J mini cabin and drinking plenty of non-alcoholic drinks.
QRs routes across Europe have plenty of 787/350 options although subject to the lottery of aircraft swaps.
QRs routes across Europe have plenty of 787/350 options although subject to the lottery of aircraft swaps.
Jul 28, 2019, 3:24 am
#27
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Scotland
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Looking to fly ex eu to cts via Hkg with cx in early feb 2020. Any rough ideas when the next seat might be for flights next year. Saw some great deals in the last 3 months but all gone...is there also a prefered route with the newst equipment? Sorry..lots of questions.
Does CX even have sales? Many thanks everyone
Does CX even have sales? Many thanks everyone
Jul 28, 2019, 4:35 am
#28
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: GVA
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Did ZRH-HKG on Q-Suite a couple months ago. It is night and day compare to CX. Seat has more room, dinning table and screen are way bigger. The suite design with your own door provides maximum privacy!
It's also way cheaper than CX. The down side is the journey took a few extra hours.
It's also way cheaper than CX. The down side is the journey took a few extra hours.
Jul 28, 2019, 6:07 am
#29
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Scotland
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Id also love to try QR but trying to get to sapporo..if i fly QR then i still have to get to cts from Tyo (which is only destination QR flies into) CX is better timed...one can only dream eh?..lol
