CX/AY question
Mar 24, 2009 | 3:45 am
#16
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Helsinki
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 429
The other reason for not choosing a non-stop flight was the prize. I'll save over 1000 euros in ticket prize.
I was doubtful about the free hotel night from the beginning, but wanted to ask the forum anyway.
Mar 25, 2009 | 1:30 am
#17
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Programs: AA EXP/LTP, BA GGL/CCR/GfL, HH D/LTD, SPG/MR Plat/LTP
Posts: 10,096
Finnair will cut down frequency between HEL and ICN during the summer season and there are no direct flights the day I need to travel. Furthermore, this J fare requires a overnight stop on a return leg either in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Peking. I chose HKG, because I'll get a few more Finnair Plus points by travelling with CX to HKG instead of KE to PEK or PVG.
The other reason for not choosing a non-stop flight was the prize. I'll save over 1000 euros in ticket prize.
I was doubtful about the free hotel night from the beginning, but wanted to ask the forum anyway.
The other reason for not choosing a non-stop flight was the prize. I'll save over 1000 euros in ticket prize.
I was doubtful about the free hotel night from the beginning, but wanted to ask the forum anyway.
Not very updated on ICN travel, but if current trend of XONEX prices prevail, the AY HEL-ICN flight might be a convenient way to get to the starting point.
Happy travel!
Mar 26, 2009 | 2:46 am
#18
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: China
Posts: 1,646
Is the CX seat substantially narrower than the NZ/VS seat? I find the NZ seat to be the most comfortable business class seat that I have tried, so I was perhaps optimistically hoping that the superficial similarities between the design of the seats would translate into similar levels of comfort as well...
Mar 31, 2009 | 12:07 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott TE, Hhonors Dia
Posts: 263
I was faced with a similar choice earlier this month. Although I really like CX and don't mind their new seat, I decided to take AY and was happy with the choice. I've flown them before and while it's not CX, they're better than before and the reduced flight time made it a comfortable and easy trip.