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Oct 27, 2016, 2:23 am

#1321

joshwex90

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How far in advance does anyone here think I can find CX award seats? Interested in 2 C seats TLV-HKG r/t using AA miles

Oct 27, 2016, 3:52 am

#1322

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Originally Posted by ysmisc

I agree even for the simple reason that I have quoted C class TLV<->HKG for ~2700 USD!!!

$2597 Here...

Not sure what the change and cancelation fees are with LY's lowest Biz fares (which are never as low as this), as they are almost impossible to see online, but with CX its a very reasonable $100 for change and $200 to cancel.

Oct 27, 2016, 4:57 am

#1323

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You need to call AA for bookings on IB or CX. But since they don't show up aa.com, they will waive the booking fee.

Oct 27, 2016, 5:08 am

#1324

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Originally Posted by clubman

$2597 Here...

Perhaps now LY will reduce their ridiculous C pricing??
I am one of those who actually really liked LY but their pricing drove me away.

Oct 27, 2016, 5:14 am

#1325

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Next one to come to TLV is SQ, with A350s also

And maybe Air India with 787s

Last edited by LY777; Oct 27, 2016 at 5:34 am

Oct 27, 2016, 5:16 am

#1326

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Originally Posted by nsoltz

You need to call AA for bookings on IB or CX. But since they don't show up aa.com, they will waive the booking fee.

Do I need to call the US or can I call the Israel number, 03-795-2123?

Oct 27, 2016, 5:19 am

#1327

waytogo

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I would be intrested to know whether they offer you seats, as at the moment BA not even showing the route when searching Avios availbility.

Oct 27, 2016, 5:25 am

#1328

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Doubt they do - that's why I initially asked when people think seats would be available. Don't need to travel there for awhile (need --> read: want)

Oct 27, 2016, 6:54 am

#1329

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Have TLV already issued an instruction manual on how and where to park the A350's and all that? like was brought up here a while ago about gates d6 and d7 i think when used by 747's etc.? it is a first...

Oct 27, 2016, 7:05 am

#1330

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Originally Posted by benberg2013

All D gates are for LY, so CX will probably use the higher B or C gates (also E gates once they open).
BTW, other than the D gates which are specifically for the use of LY (and its subsidiaries and wet-leases) all other gates are common-use gates, shared by all airlines. In fact, when needed LY uses B or C gates, and now it happens much more often than before as D2 and D3 have been closed due to the construction of E.

Oct 27, 2016, 7:54 am

#1331

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Originally Posted by benberg2013

The A350 is similar (size-wise) to the B789 so I do not see too much preparation work needed here.

Oct 27, 2016, 8:08 am

#1332

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Originally Posted by gordo6

All D gates are for LY.

So does that mean that D gates do not operate on the weekend when LY doesn't fly? Or are other airlines using them then?

Oct 27, 2016, 9:51 am

#1333

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Originally Posted by NYTA

Finally my AA miles will be worth something!

My kids have enjoyed the RJ 787 C flights to BKK.

Oct 27, 2016, 9:57 am

#1334

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Moderator Note

Quote:

Originally Posted by benberg2013

In a way, this deserves its own thread.

As this new Cathay route is not by EL AL, the EL AL forum discussion of it belongs in this thread.

For a discussion of the new CX route which is not a part of this "New Routes" thread, please see the CX forum:

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...ight=%2Atlv%2A

Thanks,
yosithezet
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Oct 27, 2016, 10:14 am

#1335

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ditto

So does that mean that D gates do not operate on the weekend when LY doesn't fly? Or are other airlines using them then?

There is no need for them due to lower amount of flight during the weekend. And there are only 6 D gates anyway (D4-D9, not counting D1 which is a bus gate and D2-D3 which are temporarily closed as I have mentioned above), so many LY flights end up departing from B or C - not so convenient for the KDL users.