Sep 4, 2018, 7:08 pm
Last edit by: 1k650
Post your trip dates and itinerary here:
DPS-HKG - 09/6/2018 - MCI777
HKG-SFO - 09/7/2018 - MCI777 ( just flew SFO-HKG-DPS a few days ago)
LAX-BKK - 10/07/2018 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 10/22/2018 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 10/10/2018 - jerrflyer
LAX-BKK - 10/15/2018 - cmdsea
BKK-LAX - 04/04/2019 - cmdsea
SFO-PVG - 10/24/2018 - 1k650
DPS-SFO - 11/14/2018 - 1k650
LAX-DPS - 10/27/2018 - FoxFlyer
DPS-LAX - 11/01/2018 - FoxFlyer
BKK-LAX - 11/01/2018 - EmailKid
LAX-BKK - 11/01/2018 - fijaircan
BKK-LAX - 11/11/2018 - fijaircan
LAX-BKK - 11/17/2018 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 11/27/2018 - EVA777
LAX-PVG - 01/10/2019 - George84
PVG-LAX - 01/14/2019 - George84
LAX-PVG - 01/17/2019 - SGan317
PVG-LAX - 01/21/2019 - SGan317
SFO-BKK 01/07/19- frank10b
BKK-SFO 01/16/19 - frank10b
SFO-BKK 01/09/2019 - IluvSQ
BKK-SFO 01/25/2019 - IluvSQ
LAX-PVG 01/19/2019 - vincewy
PVG-LAX 01/26/2019 - vincewy
LAX-HKG 2/2/19 - genesq
HKG-LAX 2/17/19 - genesq
LAX-DPS 2/13/19 - maverikbc
DPS-LAX 3/4/19 - maverikbc
LAX-BKK 2/14/19 - chiefnwa
BKK-LAX 2/24/19 - chiefnwa
SFO-BKK 2/17/19 - bretmd
BKK-SFO 2/24/19 - bretmd
SFO-PVG - 2/22/2019 - gpen1827
PVG-SFO - 3/4/2019 - gpen1827
LAX-BKK 2/22/2019 MCI777
BKK-LAX 2/27/2019 MCI777
SFO-SGN - 02/25/2019 - Flyer89
SGN-LAX - 03/02/2019 - Flyer89
SFO-BKK - 2/27/2019 - 1k650
DPS-SFO - 3/20/2019 - 1k650
LAX-BKK - 03/01/2019 - sydneyguy1234
BKK-LAX - 03/04/2019 - sydneyguy1234
LAX-BKK - 03/02/2019 - firemandan9
BKK-LAX - 03/10/2019 - firemandan9
LAX-BKK - 03/02/2019 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 03/17/2019 - EVA777
SFO-PVG - 03/17/2019 - omghaxcode
PVG-SFO - 03/24/2019 - omghaxcode
LAX-PVG - 03/23/2019 - legalalien, Ml007, Mileage Lover
PVG-LAX - 03/30/2019 - legalalien, Ml007
PVG-LAX 03/31/2019 Mileage Lover
LAX-HKG 09/22/2018 atiger29
LAX-HKG 11/14/2018 Tafflyer
HKG-PVG 11/18/2018 Tafflyer
PVG-LAX 04/02/2019 Tafflyer
DPS-HKG - 09/6/2018 - MCI777
HKG-SFO - 09/7/2018 - MCI777 ( just flew SFO-HKG-DPS a few days ago)
LAX-BKK - 10/07/2018 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 10/22/2018 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 10/10/2018 - jerrflyer
LAX-BKK - 10/15/2018 - cmdsea
BKK-LAX - 04/04/2019 - cmdsea
SFO-PVG - 10/24/2018 - 1k650
DPS-SFO - 11/14/2018 - 1k650
LAX-DPS - 10/27/2018 - FoxFlyer
DPS-LAX - 11/01/2018 - FoxFlyer
BKK-LAX - 11/01/2018 - EmailKid
LAX-BKK - 11/01/2018 - fijaircan
BKK-LAX - 11/11/2018 - fijaircan
LAX-BKK - 11/17/2018 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 11/27/2018 - EVA777
LAX-PVG - 01/10/2019 - George84
PVG-LAX - 01/14/2019 - George84
LAX-PVG - 01/17/2019 - SGan317
PVG-LAX - 01/21/2019 - SGan317
SFO-BKK 01/07/19- frank10b
BKK-SFO 01/16/19 - frank10b
SFO-BKK 01/09/2019 - IluvSQ
BKK-SFO 01/25/2019 - IluvSQ
LAX-PVG 01/19/2019 - vincewy
PVG-LAX 01/26/2019 - vincewy
LAX-HKG 2/2/19 - genesq
HKG-LAX 2/17/19 - genesq
LAX-DPS 2/13/19 - maverikbc
DPS-LAX 3/4/19 - maverikbc
LAX-BKK 2/14/19 - chiefnwa
BKK-LAX 2/24/19 - chiefnwa
SFO-BKK 2/17/19 - bretmd
BKK-SFO 2/24/19 - bretmd
SFO-PVG - 2/22/2019 - gpen1827
PVG-SFO - 3/4/2019 - gpen1827
LAX-BKK 2/22/2019 MCI777
BKK-LAX 2/27/2019 MCI777
SFO-SGN - 02/25/2019 - Flyer89
SGN-LAX - 03/02/2019 - Flyer89
SFO-BKK - 2/27/2019 - 1k650
DPS-SFO - 3/20/2019 - 1k650
LAX-BKK - 03/01/2019 - sydneyguy1234
BKK-LAX - 03/04/2019 - sydneyguy1234
LAX-BKK - 03/02/2019 - firemandan9
BKK-LAX - 03/10/2019 - firemandan9
LAX-BKK - 03/02/2019 - EVA777
BKK-LAX - 03/17/2019 - EVA777
SFO-PVG - 03/17/2019 - omghaxcode
PVG-SFO - 03/24/2019 - omghaxcode
LAX-PVG - 03/23/2019 - legalalien, Ml007, Mileage Lover
PVG-LAX - 03/30/2019 - legalalien, Ml007
PVG-LAX 03/31/2019 Mileage Lover
LAX-HKG 09/22/2018 atiger29
LAX-HKG 11/14/2018 Tafflyer
HKG-PVG 11/18/2018 Tafflyer
PVG-LAX 04/02/2019 Tafflyer
[PREM FARE GONE] HX: LAX-PVG rt in J ~$580ish
Jan 25, 2019, 9:21 am
#976
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
I'm ready to board return flight at PVG, for anyone thinking self connecting overnight is safe, think again
https://www.flightstats.com/v2/flight-tracker/FM/9222?year=2019&month=1&date=25&flightId=987767801
There was a complete lockdown at URC airport so it could not get to LHW ( deep snow and fog), it was quite possible that the flight would've been cancelled today and we'd have to overnight in Lanzhou but I got lucky and was offered another MU flight departing this evening. Endless to say, stress level was astronomical.
I would recommend connecting to a long haul flight with not only enough time, but also enough options should your flight gets cancelled, someone at trip advisors once mentioned at least 3 alternative flights later that you'd still make the connection, which was indeed my case.
https://www.flightstats.com/v2/flight-tracker/FM/9222?year=2019&month=1&date=25&flightId=987767801
There was a complete lockdown at URC airport so it could not get to LHW ( deep snow and fog), it was quite possible that the flight would've been cancelled today and we'd have to overnight in Lanzhou but I got lucky and was offered another MU flight departing this evening. Endless to say, stress level was astronomical.
I would recommend connecting to a long haul flight with not only enough time, but also enough options should your flight gets cancelled, someone at trip advisors once mentioned at least 3 alternative flights later that you'd still make the connection, which was indeed my case.
Jan 25, 2019, 11:40 am
#977
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,264
Just completed my last flight of this fare HKG-SFO. On my out bound, I was in 15 H ( booked 16K, moved due to inoperable IFE).
On the return, I was in 18A. I have to say there is a huge difference in sleeping space between the A and K seats, which are wonderful with
lots of leg/foot space, and the B and H seats, which are much more constricted. If you are a solo traveller, get an A or K.
No comments as to which pairs are better on the centre seats for couples.
On the return, I was in 18A. I have to say there is a huge difference in sleeping space between the A and K seats, which are wonderful with
lots of leg/foot space, and the B and H seats, which are much more constricted. If you are a solo traveller, get an A or K.
No comments as to which pairs are better on the centre seats for couples.
Jan 25, 2019, 2:52 pm
#978
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ORD, LHR, HAM
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 16
I have got my outbound coming up in a week and was just wondering what peoples opinions are on the lounge in HKG? Worth checking out or better just go straight to the new Centurion?
Also what are peoples experience with their status challenge and amex plat? It says I need to email -- has anybody been able to do it via the chat? Or if via email how long did it take to get a response?
Also what are peoples experience with their status challenge and amex plat? It says I need to email -- has anybody been able to do it via the chat? Or if via email how long did it take to get a response?
Jan 25, 2019, 7:01 pm
#980
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,044
I have got my outbound coming up in a week and was just wondering what peoples opinions are on the lounge in HKG? Worth checking out or better just go straight to the new Centurion?
Also what are peoples experience with their status challenge and amex plat? It says I need to email -- has anybody been able to do it via the chat? Or if via email how long did it take to get a response?
Also what are peoples experience with their status challenge and amex plat? It says I need to email -- has anybody been able to do it via the chat? Or if via email how long did it take to get a response?
Jan 26, 2019, 6:56 am
#981
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 204
I have got my outbound coming up in a week and was just wondering what peoples opinions are on the lounge in HKG? Worth checking out or better just go straight to the new Centurion?
Also what are peoples experience with their status challenge and amex plat? It says I need to email -- has anybody been able to do it via the chat? Or if via email how long did it take to get a response?
Also what are peoples experience with their status challenge and amex plat? It says I need to email -- has anybody been able to do it via the chat? Or if via email how long did it take to get a response?
Jan 26, 2019, 7:18 am
#982
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM; Bonvoy Titanium; most other FF programs...
Posts: 654
Where the Centurion Lounge excels is with their bar... great cocktails and real champagne. It’s a relatively small lounge with not a lot of comfortable seating.
I ate at the HX lounge and drank at Centurion.
Jan 27, 2019, 9:17 am
#983
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,044
So there are two lounges for Hong Kong Air.
Bauhinia Club is near the main entrance to the airport at gate 21, down a level. This is a very small lounge - not impressive at all, frankly.
Then, Club Autus is in the 200s area. Much larger, more food, many, many more seats, loungers for napping, etc.
If you have time in HKG, go to Club Autus, no question.
Bauhinia Club is near the main entrance to the airport at gate 21, down a level. This is a very small lounge - not impressive at all, frankly.
Then, Club Autus is in the 200s area. Much larger, more food, many, many more seats, loungers for napping, etc.
If you have time in HKG, go to Club Autus, no question.
Jan 27, 2019, 1:14 pm
#984
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
So there are two lounges for Hong Kong Air.
Bauhinia Club is near the main entrance to the airport at gate 21, down a level. This is a very small lounge - not impressive at all, frankly.
Then, Club Autus is in the 200s area. Much larger, more food, many, many more seats, loungers for napping, etc.
If you have time in HKG, go to Club Autus, no question.
Bauhinia Club is near the main entrance to the airport at gate 21, down a level. This is a very small lounge - not impressive at all, frankly.
Then, Club Autus is in the 200s area. Much larger, more food, many, many more seats, loungers for napping, etc.
If you have time in HKG, go to Club Autus, no question.
I'm way past the novelty of lounge food, I prefer things at common area if you really want some good food.
Jan 27, 2019, 2:05 pm
#985
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,044
So what do you recommend for food inside security? I agree that I'm happy to pay for good food, but I couldn't really find much. We went to the Cantonese roast meat place, and it was fine, but nothing special. Maxim's and Crystal Jade are before security.
Jan 27, 2019, 11:51 pm
#986
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
There you get many options and it really depends on what you like. I personally like the roast duck/goose plate (right after security next to McDonald's) but it's a little more expensive (but worth it), some may also like certain noodle soups, although this is a bit OT.
Jan 28, 2019, 9:01 pm
#987
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PDX
Programs: Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, United Mileage Plus, Chase Rewards
Posts: 39
As a data point for everyone, I just successfully signed up for the HX status challenge for this year, even though I hold no status with any airline, through having a Chase Sapphire Reserve card (HX sees it as the equivalent of Platinum). The specific wording I used was that it was a Visa Infinite card - I did have to send scans of both sides, because they wanted to see the expiration date. I plan to use the resulting miles to book Alaska Airlines flights in the future.
Jan 28, 2019, 9:37 pm
#988
Suspended
Join Date: May 2006
Location: HKG
Programs: A3, TK *G; JL JGC; SPG,Hilton Gold
Posts: 9,952
Jan 30, 2019, 7:14 am
#989
Join Date: Feb 2000
Posts: 6,546
Jan 31, 2019, 11:15 am
#990
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Programs: Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold, Mariott Gold, AMEX Plat, US CP
Posts: 273
I'm going to post this one more time as my flight is on Saturday. Has anyone checked in online and just gone to the gate for their boarding pass? I guess I will be the Guinea pig...