F lounge in HKG arriving on CX F, departing on BA Y
May 21, 2019, 7:17 am
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F lounge in HKG arriving on CX F, departing on BA Y
I've searched all over and can't find the answer to this specific question.
Arriving CX F from LAX 18:55, depart BA Y at 23:45: can I use the F lounges in HKG?
Thank you, community!
Arriving CX F from LAX 18:55, depart BA Y at 23:45: can I use the F lounges in HKG?
Thank you, community!
May 21, 2019, 7:22 am
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Technically no I don't think. You are longhaul to longhaul, per OW rules not allowed. Longhaul to shorthaul is permitted.
Searching always appreciated. This is a common one. The OW rules are posted somewhere (a few times), or someone can add them again here.
In practice CX may let you in anyway. I'm not sure. That is a crazy way to get to London btw!
Searching always appreciated. This is a common one. The OW rules are posted somewhere (a few times), or someone can add them again here.
In practice CX may let you in anyway. I'm not sure. That is a crazy way to get to London btw!
May 21, 2019, 9:05 am
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Potential theory:
If you book a ticket from HKG to (lets say) PEK in fully flex Y, and presume you're 'connecting' to said 'short-haul' flight, no-show, rebook and cancel then surely you could use the lounge between your LAX-HKG and HKG-LHR flight?
If you book a ticket from HKG to (lets say) PEK in fully flex Y, and presume you're 'connecting' to said 'short-haul' flight, no-show, rebook and cancel then surely you could use the lounge between your LAX-HKG and HKG-LHR flight?
May 21, 2019, 9:13 am
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Oh I guess that's an option. So even after I've checked in I can:
Would hate to be a no-show that causes any delay in departure etc while they wait for me to show up!
- get my lounge access pass
- go to a CX desk at HKG and cancel / refund?
Would hate to be a no-show that causes any delay in departure etc while they wait for me to show up!
May 21, 2019, 9:23 am
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Most, if not all, CX fares now have a refund/noshow fee (even if modest). Even if modest, it prevents such a trick.
And I would not look forward to the hassle of cancelling the ticket at the airport. You would need to check-in (to get your BP to show at the lounge), then cancel it and refund ticket.
And I would not look forward to the hassle of cancelling the ticket at the airport. You would need to check-in (to get your BP to show at the lounge), then cancel it and refund ticket.
May 21, 2019, 11:29 am
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Hi,
Do you have any oneworld status ?
If you have an American express platinum or centurion charge card you could access the American Express Centurion lounge.
You could also try the Qantas lounge to see if they would let you in?
Regards
TBS
Do you have any oneworld status ?
If you have an American express platinum or centurion charge card you could access the American Express Centurion lounge.
You could also try the Qantas lounge to see if they would let you in?
Regards
TBS
May 21, 2019, 3:21 pm
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It's a bit circuitous, but I sure hope you have a good time on CX F. When are you flying? I'll be doing this flight later this week.
May 21, 2019, 4:24 pm
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I hadn't thought of that - I do have the Amex plat. Still, nothing's as good as the CX F lounges!
May 21, 2019, 4:26 pm
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May 21, 2019, 4:26 pm
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