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Cathay Pacific to take over Kuala Lumpur flights of Cathay Dragon
Nov 28, 2020, 02:17 PMit is shame to see Dragonair finally destroyed, they were always a better service with better staff (esp. to mainland china) that really put the blowtorch to CX and made them lift their game
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How to Get from Hong Kong to Shenzhen by Train [5 Steps]
Jan 04, 2019, 01:30 PMImmigration at kowloon west requires check in around along time before departure and is subject to lengthy delays.For now the HSR is best for long haul trips into China.
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Escaping the Gold or Platinum status handcuffs
Jul 09, 2018, 11:42 AMThis has been my approach after several years as platinum QFF and gold in VA. I analysed travel bookings and found I was paying significantly more to stick with the carrier of choice rather than book the shortest or best fares.
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Cathay Pacific Asia Miles changes - who win and who loses?
Jun 24, 2018, 10:53 AMthe changes are now live - the new booking engine 'helpfully' selects more expensive options for you forcing you to opt-in to the lowest standard awards every time.lowest standard awards are no longer available less than 90 days out - for HKG-SYD business this is a 55% increase in miles required ...
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Jetstar could add business class to its domestic Airbus A321neo fleet
Jun 07, 2018, 10:56 PMYep these babies are going to Japan to fix the yields and allow daily services788 start going back to QF earlier if fuel prices keep rising to get rid of the 744s ealdier perhaps. Widebodies have been a money hole for JQ.
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Review: Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok hotel in Kowloon
Nov 07, 2017, 03:55 PMHK plays the same games with redrawing boundaries to help developers as in Australia...you’ll note that Olympian city also falls in the MK boundary which would’ve helped sell those apartments at a higher rate. My own apartment appears in three different suburbs based on the utility ...
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Review: Hilton Garden Inn Hong Kong Mongkok hotel in Kowloon
Nov 07, 2017, 10:48 AMNice property but don’t be under any illusions about the location, it’s not in Mong kok but neighouring tai kok tsui on the Western freeway. As long as you’re prepared to take taxis everywhere would be fine (particularly in summer heat).
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Hong Kong vs Singapore: which city is better for expats?
Jun 30, 2017, 08:43 PMthe air pollution stats on HK are vastly understated in this article - the territory suffers on many fronts from life threatening pollution levels throughout the year: multiple coal fired power stations in close proximity, diesel emissions from the port, ancient trucks and cars and the factories ...
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Hong Kong vs Singapore: which city is better for expats?
Jun 30, 2017, 08:41 PMbit of an odd statement given the majority chinese ethnic population of singapore!
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Qantas to fly Boeing 717s between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Jun 09, 2017, 04:03 PMHear Hear
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Cathay Pacific to "compete hard" against Virgin on Melbourne-Hong Kong
May 01, 2017, 04:15 PMOz routes are a cash cow for CX who are in a parlous state at present financially, they will likely try to get VA to quit the route to avoid losing market share - I'd watch for a price war to break out. Could be some keen pricing.
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Cathay Pacific upgrades Boeing 777 premium economy
Mar 17, 2017, 01:41 PMa timely move to wrong-foot qantas after their new seat was 38" with a legrest that seems to be intended to compress a normal sized adults legs into the seat in front
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Virgin Australia's Hong Kong flights: what do you want to see?
Mar 17, 2017, 01:39 PMdaytime flights are best for those of us who are at C-Level and will only get approval for economy or premium economy, i don't like travelling on personal time as i may not get it back in lieu later...
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Cathay Pacific eyes more routes for Dragonair aka Cathay Dragon
Jan 19, 2017, 02:36 PMSwire would be crazy not to take a good takeover offer from Air China and cashout. They're in a no-win situation with the other major China carriers (who have the gov. on their side) all working to ensure their market share is extracted.
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Qantas to fly Boeing 787 non-stop Perth-London from March 2018
Dec 12, 2016, 01:19 PMsame width as jetstar with more pitch...