HKG - SIN : OW options
Mar 26, 2006 | 9:16 am
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HKG - SIN : OW options
Am I right that the only OW option that I have between HKG and SIN is CX ?
I ask as there are return rates available for HKG1,200 (+ taxes, return) on their site, but this fare, and the next 2 lowest, don't earn QF miles and Status Credits (as are in Q, S and N).
I am not happy that I will have to pay over twice the price (total of 2,800) just to be able to get something for the flights, but this is the only OW options I have on the route isn't it ? If there is another option I have missed I'd love to know. (QF people - I can't earn SCs and miles on Jet* Asia can I ?).
If not I'll just fly UA (for 2/3 the price), and get miles on my UA *A account and the added benefit of being put in E+.
Thanks all for your help.
I ask as there are return rates available for HKG1,200 (+ taxes, return) on their site, but this fare, and the next 2 lowest, don't earn QF miles and Status Credits (as are in Q, S and N).
I am not happy that I will have to pay over twice the price (total of 2,800) just to be able to get something for the flights, but this is the only OW options I have on the route isn't it ? If there is another option I have missed I'd love to know. (QF people - I can't earn SCs and miles on Jet* Asia can I ?).
If not I'll just fly UA (for 2/3 the price), and get miles on my UA *A account and the added benefit of being put in E+.
Thanks all for your help.
Mar 26, 2006 | 11:34 am
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Actually, you can also do AY, but they have a poor schedule and would probably require an overnight in BKK, I think in both directions. There is an AY/CX I fare ex-BKK, something like US$200, for the BKK-SIN RT. I paid about US$170 for BKK-HKG in coach on AY, but that also was ex-BKK.
Mar 26, 2006 | 4:59 pm
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Thank for the info guys, much appreciated
And yes you are right, AY do indeed fly HKG - BKK and BKK - SIN but it really is a long way round and as you say the schedules mean it is not practical unless you have time to waste. (The price is about the same, all told, as the CX option I have anyway). AY website won't anyway let you book HKG-BKK-SIN, btw.
I will at some point have to take up one of those super cheap AY HKG-BKK J fares, great value, though it won't work for this trip sadly.
And a shame indeed QF no longer flying the route.
UA it is then...
Originally Posted by rbAA
Actually, you can also do AY, but they have a poor schedule and would probably require an overnight in BKK, I think in both directions. There is an AY/CX I fare ex-BKK, something like US$200, for the BKK-SIN RT. I paid about US$170 for BKK-HKG in coach on AY, but that also was ex-BKK.
I will at some point have to take up one of those super cheap AY HKG-BKK J fares, great value, though it won't work for this trip sadly.
And a shame indeed QF no longer flying the route.
UA it is then...
Mar 26, 2006 | 11:56 pm
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Originally Posted by Aisle Seat H
Thank for the info guys, much appreciated
And yes you are right, AY do indeed fly HKG - BKK and BKK - SIN but it really is a long way round and as you say the schedules mean it is not practical unless you have time to waste. (The price is about the same, all told, as the CX option I have anyway). AY website won't anyway let you book HKG-BKK-SIN, btw.
I will at some point have to take up one of those super cheap AY HKG-BKK J fares, great value, though it won't work for this trip sadly.
And a shame indeed QF no longer flying the route.
UA it is then...
And yes you are right, AY do indeed fly HKG - BKK and BKK - SIN but it really is a long way round and as you say the schedules mean it is not practical unless you have time to waste. (The price is about the same, all told, as the CX option I have anyway). AY website won't anyway let you book HKG-BKK-SIN, btw.
I will at some point have to take up one of those super cheap AY HKG-BKK J fares, great value, though it won't work for this trip sadly.
And a shame indeed QF no longer flying the route.
UA it is then...
I was on a UA service the other week from HKG and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It had been recently refurbished so it almost felt new. The only thing I could fault was the food, but for a 2 1/2 hour flight it really did not matter much. I even got an op-up with my *G card on one of the sectors along with my partner.
Mar 27, 2006 | 1:37 am
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Originally Posted by Traveloguy
It's a shame QF stopped their SIN-HKG service a few years ago as that would have given you another option.
Mar 29, 2006 | 6:58 am
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Originally Posted by Traveloguy
You have your UA 1P now so perhaps there is a good chance you will get an op-up?
I was on a UA service the other week from HKG and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It had been recently refurbished so it almost felt new. The only thing I could fault was the food, but for a 2 1/2 hour flight it really did not matter much. I even got an op-up with my *G card on one of the sectors along with my partner.
I was on a UA service the other week from HKG and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. It had been recently refurbished so it almost felt new. The only thing I could fault was the food, but for a 2 1/2 hour flight it really did not matter much. I even got an op-up with my *G card on one of the sectors along with my partner.
Originally Posted by Traveloguy
Have you thought about trying Jetstar Asia? I know it won't earn QF miles, but it might be even cheaper than UA.
(Especially when it means flying a low-cost carrier). I'd rather pay a little more and get miles towards UA status etc, E+ seating... and that possible Op-Up ! 
Thanks again all. Appreciated.
Mar 29, 2006 | 7:35 am
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Originally Posted by Aisle Seat H
Good ! Hope it happens to me to !
I did consider it, and it is a bit cheaper, but, true FTer that I am, I hate spending money on flights without getting something for it ! (Especially when it means flying a low-cost carrier). I'd rather pay a little more and get miles towards UA status etc, E+ seating... and that possible Op-Up !
Thanks again all. Appreciated.
I did consider it, and it is a bit cheaper, but, true FTer that I am, I hate spending money on flights without getting something for it !
(Especially when it means flying a low-cost carrier). I'd rather pay a little more and get miles towards UA status etc, E+ seating... and that possible Op-Up ! Thanks again all. Appreciated.