CX ending YVR-JFK, dropping HKG-YVR to 14x weekly
Sep 10, 2019, 6:03 pm
#46
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So it looks like F class has been completed zeroed out for YVR, but the equipment hasn’t been changed yet. I just booked a group of 5 in F out of YVR. Would they conceivable let change us fly out of LAX or SFO for no additional fare at this time?
Sep 10, 2019, 7:32 pm
#48
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CX removed F from both its YYZ-HKG flights years ago. In the final year of F on that route, CX gave a marketing one-way upgrade when J fares were purchased. One could opt for F in either going or coming. I flew one of the last F flights YYZ-HKG and there were just two of us in the cabin. It was full on the return, mainly with Walmart Canada buyers who opted for the upgrade on their return home rather than on the outbound. Suspect YVR has only kept F because of the JFK leg.
Sep 10, 2019, 8:20 pm
#49
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Well, 888 is HKG-JFK, I've never taken that flight. You are right, I never have too much problem getting an upgrade confirmed HKG-JFK/EWR. But JFK/EWR-HKG, 865 is generally easiest to confirm, and I've had luck with 841. 899 and 845 not too lucky. 899 has gotten more difficult with the move to A350, since there are less seats. I've never taken 831, just don't like the evening arrival time. On the way back to NY, almost always take 890, easier to get home after 15 hours on a plane,
So I will be in SF in mid November for work. Was going to go to LA for a few days then fly back LAX-JFK on AA in J redeemed with Avios for 38K. (28K before bonus) .Then I saw that YVR-JFK in J on CX is available for the same price. ( AsiaMiles is 25K. So might consider transferring to Asia Miles) Flights from SFO-LAX/YVR are the same price so it washes that out.
I have never been to YVR (but have been to LAX) so thought hmm maybe a good excuse to go check it out see a hockey game and take the CX route. However I was reading a lot of recent comments saying that the service and quality of the CX flight has been very bad. So in your opinions?
AA: Fly J: LAX-JFK on A321 Transcon with Flagship Access in LAX or:
CX: Fly J: YVR-JFK on B777 with CX Club Access at YVR.
I have never been to YVR (but have been to LAX) so thought hmm maybe a good excuse to go check it out see a hockey game and take the CX route. However I was reading a lot of recent comments saying that the service and quality of the CX flight has been very bad. So in your opinions?
AA: Fly J: LAX-JFK on A321 Transcon with Flagship Access in LAX or:
CX: Fly J: YVR-JFK on B777 with CX Club Access at YVR.
AA J does not allow you to access flagship dinning so it's just a slightly better Admiral Club experience, which is in my opinion worse than an CX outstation lounge at YVR.
Sep 10, 2019, 9:00 pm
#50
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I have 2 award business ticket for CX 888 from HKG-YVR-JFK on Apr 12. Should I be worry this will be cancelled?
Because other flights from HKG-JFK are waitinglist.
Because other flights from HKG-JFK are waitinglist.
Sep 11, 2019, 2:31 am
#51
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Think you'll be rebooked on the replacement new HKG-JFK. Happened to me when CX162 got canned on 28 May (essentially given free choice on any of the other three SYD-HKG flights)
Sep 11, 2019, 5:02 am
#52
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But what if you’re booked on JFK-YVR, stopover for a few days, Then YVR to HKG, in which both flights are now most likely to be the cancelled ones?
Sep 11, 2019, 7:38 am
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So I will be in SF in mid November for work. Was going to go to LA for a few days then fly back LAX-JFK on AA in J redeemed with Avios for 38K. (28K before bonus) .Then I saw that YVR-JFK in J on CX is available for the same price. ( AsiaMiles is 25K. So might consider transferring to Asia Miles) Flights from SFO-LAX/YVR are the same price so it washes that out.
I have never been to YVR (but have been to LAX) so thought hmm maybe a good excuse to go check it out see a hockey game and take the CX route. However I was reading a lot of recent comments saying that the service and quality of the CX flight has been very bad. So in your opinions?
AA: Fly J: LAX-JFK on A321 Transcon with Flagship Access in LAX or:
CX: Fly J: YVR-JFK on B777 with CX Club Access at YVR.
I have never been to YVR (but have been to LAX) so thought hmm maybe a good excuse to go check it out see a hockey game and take the CX route. However I was reading a lot of recent comments saying that the service and quality of the CX flight has been very bad. So in your opinions?
AA: Fly J: LAX-JFK on A321 Transcon with Flagship Access in LAX or:
CX: Fly J: YVR-JFK on B777 with CX Club Access at YVR.
Sep 11, 2019, 8:26 am
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Sep 11, 2019, 10:03 am
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The two terms "always empty" and "easy upgrade" say it all.
Sep 11, 2019, 11:23 am
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Sep 11, 2019, 4:23 pm
#58
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Sep 11, 2019, 8:23 pm
#59
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Because a travel agent booked the flight and it’s still showing as confirmed, I’m not able to make any changes yet. Any ideas on how long it will take for the equipment change to be processed through the system?
Sep 11, 2019, 8:33 pm
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How very unfortunate. The timing of both flights work out rather well for a YVRite looking for a weekend getaway. The Vancouver-based crew and ground staff are a nice bunch after you get to know them.
The downside of this rotation is the YVR-HKG portion tends to be delayed quite often, and I’ve missed many a connection because of it.
Between this and the outsourcing of the ground staff, it’s been a sad few months for CX’s YVR operations.
Do you honestly think someone willing to pay top dollar for a CX F ride direct to HKG is also willing to put up with a mainland carrier and transit through China?
The downside of this rotation is the YVR-HKG portion tends to be delayed quite often, and I’ve missed many a connection because of it.
Between this and the outsourcing of the ground staff, it’s been a sad few months for CX’s YVR operations.
Do you honestly think someone willing to pay top dollar for a CX F ride direct to HKG is also willing to put up with a mainland carrier and transit through China?