Check for seat availability and whether Avios redemption worth it for PY?
Oct 19, 2019, 1:10 am
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Check for seat availability and whether Avios redemption worth it for PY?
Unless I知 mistaken, CX PY redemption is about 150k Avios for YVR-HKG. I知 looking at 124k Avios plus tax. The fare is usually between C$1.7k-C$2k. Unfortunately, no lounge access with PY. Can I select my seat in advance even though it痴 an award flight? How can I check if window seat is available?
Thx.
Thx.
Oct 19, 2019, 3:03 am
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You can create a dummy booking on cathaypacific.com or you can check the seat map on expertflyer.com.
You should be able to select a premium economy award seat in advance, although my experience is limited to awards booked with Asia Miles.
You should be able to select a premium economy award seat in advance, although my experience is limited to awards booked with Asia Miles.
Oct 19, 2019, 6:27 am
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Furthermore, if I book Y for award redemption, but later want to upgrade to PY or J, is that possible via Avios or cash? If so, how much am I looking at?
Oct 19, 2019, 8:48 am
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Its a horrible use of miles; almost criminal.
You cannot upgrade.
You can cancel and rebook, with a fee.
Oct 19, 2019, 9:47 am
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Oct 19, 2019, 10:10 am
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Oct 19, 2019, 5:23 pm
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Despite the political unrest, I haven稚 really seen massive discounts for PY and J fares. While in Y, I知 seeing $650 rt with CX, which is similar to the mainland carriers. I can稚 recalled ever seeing anything like this from CX before.
Oct 19, 2019, 11:21 pm
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Yes, I do see J availability on JL. Since the number of segments affects the redemption rate, is it also worth going for J on NRT-HKG?
Oct 21, 2019, 7:43 am
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then book separate Y ticket, cash or points - to HK.
flying Y across the Pacific to go to HK, VS J across, Tokyo mini break - then sub 4 hour sector in Y...
easy math.