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
Oct 27, 2018, 9:04 pm
#811
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Upper Sternistan
Posts: 10,042
Silver lining - it’s so slow that you might not want to use 105mb. Took around 5-10 minutes to download a simple webpage with a few drawings which was around 2 MB’s I ended up using it all over the 14 hour flight but it craps out a lot too and still charges you for that data.
Oct 29, 2018, 8:29 am
#813
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: YVR/LAX/PVG/TPE
Posts: 759
finally finished my TR! you can find it on my blog here.
PVG-CKG-LAX-YVR-LAX-HKG-PVG
couple things:
1. I do not earn any money from the blog, as it is a personal space for me to document my travels, so I do not push cards or anything. It may contain personal feelings, graphic images, and profanity. Viewer caution is advised.
2. The journal has 2 distinct parts, if you are only interested in the HX flights go to the latter half
3. first half talks about my experience in CKG on my way to LAX positioning for the flight.
In general, if you only want the short version, here it is:
Lounge in LA is meh, not a lot of food or seats, so nothing worth checking out for.
Departed 1hr late due to mechanical, and went south which was really rare for me.
Service is not bad, but nothing over-the-top. The food is pretty good, definitely comparable to CX. drinks are very good and authentic, recommended.
seat is excellent given you get a true window seat, not only more privacy but also more space too!
Internet is slow and sporadic, it also has issues with pricing for me. I do not recommend purchasing any amount.
Lounge in HKG is pretty good, comparable to CX, the noodle bar even makes good egg waffles, highly recommend.
HKG-PVG on old A330 staggered seat, it is old but not worn, food is inedible, and service was machine-like, but understandable for last leg short hop.
All in all 4/5, would take again without hesitation, and definitely not a clear winner or loser in front of CX, its main competitor.
PVG-CKG-LAX-YVR-LAX-HKG-PVG
couple things:
1. I do not earn any money from the blog, as it is a personal space for me to document my travels, so I do not push cards or anything. It may contain personal feelings, graphic images, and profanity. Viewer caution is advised.
2. The journal has 2 distinct parts, if you are only interested in the HX flights go to the latter half
3. first half talks about my experience in CKG on my way to LAX positioning for the flight.
In general, if you only want the short version, here it is:
Lounge in LA is meh, not a lot of food or seats, so nothing worth checking out for.
Departed 1hr late due to mechanical, and went south which was really rare for me.
Service is not bad, but nothing over-the-top. The food is pretty good, definitely comparable to CX. drinks are very good and authentic, recommended.
seat is excellent given you get a true window seat, not only more privacy but also more space too!
Internet is slow and sporadic, it also has issues with pricing for me. I do not recommend purchasing any amount.
Lounge in HKG is pretty good, comparable to CX, the noodle bar even makes good egg waffles, highly recommend.
HKG-PVG on old A330 staggered seat, it is old but not worn, food is inedible, and service was machine-like, but understandable for last leg short hop.
All in all 4/5, would take again without hesitation, and definitely not a clear winner or loser in front of CX, its main competitor.
Oct 29, 2018, 1:58 pm
#814
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: STS
Posts: 34
Thanks for sharing & the link - you mentioned in your post that you found that there is a way to pre-reserve your meal for HX - do you happen to have a link you found for that or instructions?
finally finished my TR! you can find it on my blog here.
PVG-CKG-LAX-YVR-LAX-HKG-PVG
couple things:
1. I do not earn any money from the blog, as it is a personal space for me to document my travels, so I do not push cards or anything. It may contain personal feelings, graphic images, and profanity. Viewer caution is advised.
2. The journal has 2 distinct parts, if you are only interested in the HX flights go to the latter half
3. first half talks about my experience in CKG on my way to LAX positioning for the flight.
In general, if you only want the short version, here it is:
Lounge in LA is meh, not a lot of food or seats, so nothing worth checking out for.
Departed 1hr late due to mechanical, and went south which was really rare for me.
Service is not bad, but nothing over-the-top. The food is pretty good, definitely comparable to CX. drinks are very good and authentic, recommended.
seat is excellent given you get a true window seat, not only more privacy but also more space too!
Internet is slow and sporadic, it also has issues with pricing for me. I do not recommend purchasing any amount.
Lounge in HKG is pretty good, comparable to CX, the noodle bar even makes good egg waffles, highly recommend.
HKG-PVG on old A330 staggered seat, it is old but not worn, food is inedible, and service was machine-like, but understandable for last leg short hop.
All in all 4/5, would take again without hesitation, and definitely not a clear winner or loser in front of CX, its main competitor.
PVG-CKG-LAX-YVR-LAX-HKG-PVG
couple things:
1. I do not earn any money from the blog, as it is a personal space for me to document my travels, so I do not push cards or anything. It may contain personal feelings, graphic images, and profanity. Viewer caution is advised.
2. The journal has 2 distinct parts, if you are only interested in the HX flights go to the latter half
3. first half talks about my experience in CKG on my way to LAX positioning for the flight.
In general, if you only want the short version, here it is:
Lounge in LA is meh, not a lot of food or seats, so nothing worth checking out for.
Departed 1hr late due to mechanical, and went south which was really rare for me.
Service is not bad, but nothing over-the-top. The food is pretty good, definitely comparable to CX. drinks are very good and authentic, recommended.
seat is excellent given you get a true window seat, not only more privacy but also more space too!
Internet is slow and sporadic, it also has issues with pricing for me. I do not recommend purchasing any amount.
Lounge in HKG is pretty good, comparable to CX, the noodle bar even makes good egg waffles, highly recommend.
HKG-PVG on old A330 staggered seat, it is old but not worn, food is inedible, and service was machine-like, but understandable for last leg short hop.
All in all 4/5, would take again without hesitation, and definitely not a clear winner or loser in front of CX, its main competitor.
Oct 29, 2018, 2:58 pm
#815
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,433
How do you tell if you are in the new aircraft? I am in a "A359"
I had the following success in getting seats by chat - I asked for the window.
LAXHKG 069 06NOV 17C
HKGBKK 761 07NOV 16A
BKKHKG 762 11NOV 16A
HKGLAX 068 11NOV 16A
Your seats have already been reserved. Kindly remind you as the seats are preselected, so there might be chances that your seats will be changed.Your seating arrangements should be subject to the seat number as shown in your boarding pass.
for your flight 069 window seats not available
I had the following success in getting seats by chat - I asked for the window.
LAXHKG 069 06NOV 17C
HKGBKK 761 07NOV 16A
BKKHKG 762 11NOV 16A
HKGLAX 068 11NOV 16A
Your seats have already been reserved. Kindly remind you as the seats are preselected, so there might be chances that your seats will be changed.Your seating arrangements should be subject to the seat number as shown in your boarding pass.
for your flight 069 window seats not available
Oct 29, 2018, 6:59 pm
#816
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: YVR/LAX/PVG/TPE
Posts: 759
the new aircraft is branded as 35A, old one is 359.
For the meal reservation, it states that it only works for any flight departing from HKG, so I imagine you can call in as well for that. On the website it keeps suggesting to call the reservation service hotline so that might just work.
For the meal reservation, it states that it only works for any flight departing from HKG, so I imagine you can call in as well for that. On the website it keeps suggesting to call the reservation service hotline so that might just work.
Oct 30, 2018, 7:25 am
#817
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: FLL / BKK
Posts: 703
Oct 30, 2018, 7:28 am
#818
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,967
the new aircraft is branded as 35A, old one is 359.
For the meal reservation, it states that it only works for any flight departing from HKG, so I imagine you can call in as well for that. On the website it keeps suggesting to call the reservation service hotline so that might just work.
For the meal reservation, it states that it only works for any flight departing from HKG, so I imagine you can call in as well for that. On the website it keeps suggesting to call the reservation service hotline so that might just work.
Oct 30, 2018, 9:55 pm
#820
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: 30 minutes south of EWR
Programs: UA 1k MM;*A Lifetime Gold; Marriott Lifetime Platinum; HiltonHonors Gold. Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 7,816
I am flying LAX-HKG-SGN later this week. The aircraft from HKG-SGN was downgraded to economy only. I asked on live chat for seat assignments, asking for extra legroom, and was told that I would need to pay extra if I wanted those seats. When I noted that I was a displaced business class passenger, the chat agent said it didn't matter and I would have to pay. She allocated me seats in the second to last row of the aircraft and then just left the chat without saying goodbye! Sigh! I tried calling the US call center yesterday and was on hold for well over an hour waiting for an agent and gave up!
As the onward journey is now in Y, will I be able to use the lounge in HKG?
As the onward journey is now in Y, will I be able to use the lounge in HKG?
Oct 30, 2018, 11:02 pm
#821
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Phx, AZ
Programs: BA Gold, AS MVPG
Posts: 664
Under Plan & Book --> Trip Management--> Value Added... This is what I found for reserving your meal(s),
"Exclusively for Business Class customers on all flights departing from Hong Kong, you can pre-select the main course between 30 days and 48 hours prior to departure at no extra cost. "
Oct 31, 2018, 2:38 pm
#823
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SFO-OAK-SJC
Programs: AA Platinum, AK MVP
Posts: 81
Something Fishy going on.
I have a flight in 2 days.
i check in, take 17C, that is the best i can do.
Checkin complete, seat confirmed.
Screen shot taken
15 mins later expedia sends me an email with my itenary all in ECONOMY class. I am furious, i call them.
I tell the agent that i have screen shots of everything i have done including my original reservation in J class business.
Then manager comes on, expedia, and tries to tell me that it is showing J class but it is being classified as economy. He says the company should honor it if i have a screen show of the CMO of HKG airline tweeting that they will honor.
I chat and call HKG airline and they send me a pdf file with my itenary in J class.
Apparently, my seat 17C did not go through. And they cannot help on the phone/chat.
Self serve tells me to check in at airport.
I will update.
17C selected and confirmed.
i check in, take 17C, that is the best i can do.
Checkin complete, seat confirmed.
Screen shot taken
15 mins later expedia sends me an email with my itenary all in ECONOMY class. I am furious, i call them.
I tell the agent that i have screen shots of everything i have done including my original reservation in J class business.
Then manager comes on, expedia, and tries to tell me that it is showing J class but it is being classified as economy. He says the company should honor it if i have a screen show of the CMO of HKG airline tweeting that they will honor.
I chat and call HKG airline and they send me a pdf file with my itenary in J class.
Apparently, my seat 17C did not go through. And they cannot help on the phone/chat.
Self serve tells me to check in at airport.
I will update.
17C selected and confirmed.
