Getting into CX First on a (BA) AONEx ex MRU

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Jun 30, 2008 | 7:51 am
  #1  
I can of course just be paranoid, but it seems like CX tries to prevent people travelling on a AONEx ticket bought at another airline to get into First class. Oddly enough I am waitlisted on all my CX flights that have first class, but not on the ones with only business. Also ExpertFlyer showed A availability...

What are your experiences with being waitlisted forever or being bumped in favor of a full fare paying passengers?

(The latter happened to me on BA... Not being bumped from my flight, but from my Hold and Confirmed 2A seat and to a 1E)

Love to know your experiences with this.
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Jun 30, 2008 | 10:22 am
  #2  
What is your status level with BAEC? That can help. CX has become a bit stingy with A class on routes with the new F class.
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Jun 30, 2008 | 1:27 pm
  #3  
Quote: What is your status level with BAEC? That can help. CX has become a bit stingy with A class on routes with the new F class.
Its probably because the F cabin is smaller now!
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Jun 30, 2008 | 4:07 pm
  #4  
There are still categories within a booking class - A availability does not mean it is available to your ticket, but is perhaps a good indication that the segment may be cleared.
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Jul 1, 2008 | 12:42 am
  #5  
Does the same apply to the AA codeshares operated by CX or will the AA RTW desk book these without problems for an AONEx (assuming that there is A inventory)?
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Jul 1, 2008 | 2:36 am
  #6  
I have been able to book HKG-JFK in A in the AA codeshare (via the AA RTW desk) when it was unavailable to me on the CX code as a CX Diamond!
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Jul 2, 2008 | 4:31 pm
  #7  
As always I got confirmed in the CX First the day after posting here.

There is however no AONEx availability in the QF A380. Bummer.
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Jul 2, 2008 | 4:40 pm
  #8  
Quote: As always I got confirmed in the CX First the day after posting here.

There is however no AONEx availability in the QF A380. Bummer.
That is because of the new R class QF uses on F A380 services.
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Jul 3, 2008 | 10:56 pm
  #9  
Quote: That is because of the new R class QF uses on F A380 services.
On various mid-week A380 services (e.g. Tuesday SYD-LHR & Wednesday LHR-SYD) QF are offering F class as well. The time will no doubt arrive when A class is also available, but I'm not going to hold my breath.
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Jul 4, 2008 | 3:01 am
  #10  
Quote: That is because of the new R class QF uses on F A380 services.
Seen the design. Calling that a 'suite' is grossly overstating the facts.
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