airlines recommendation from the USA to Hong Kong
Jul 23rd, 2014, 01:08 PM
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airlines recommendation from the USA to Hong Kong
We are leaving from the States to Hong Kong in early November. This is a first time to Asia for both of us. Can anyone recommend an airline that they have personally used for similar travel? When is the best time to start looking at purchasing tickets? What can we expect to pay for tickets for travel at that time of the year? Thank you so much for any information.....
Jul 23rd, 2014, 01:14 PM
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My personal preference for flying from California to HKG is Cathay Pacific. Based in HKG, privately held (last time I looked), it always seems to come up the winner, is well run and I've never been sorry.
Jul 23rd, 2014, 05:50 PM
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Cathay Pacific is not privately owned. It is currently owned approximately 42% by Swire, 30% by Air China, 25% in public shares, and 3% CITIC Pacific. And portions of the shares in those three companies are publicly traded as well.
Years ago, Cathay Pacific was a subsidiary of Swire, but Swire itself was and is publicly traded.
Years ago, Cathay Pacific was a subsidiary of Swire, but Swire itself was and is publicly traded.
Jul 23rd, 2014, 06:36 PM
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<i>We are leaving from the States to Hong Kong in early November.</i>
From... Alaska? Arkansas? There are flights to HKG from many US airports; it might help to know where you're flying from.
Also, are you planning to travel in economy, premium economy, business class or first class?
Do you participate in any airline frequent flyer programs, have miles saved up or elite status? If so, which airline(s)?
From... Alaska? Arkansas? There are flights to HKG from many US airports; it might help to know where you're flying from.
Also, are you planning to travel in economy, premium economy, business class or first class?
Do you participate in any airline frequent flyer programs, have miles saved up or elite status? If so, which airline(s)?
Jul 24th, 2014, 04:16 AM
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Asian carriers are normally at he top for ratings and that includes Cathay. We have used ANA and Asiana though they stop first. Singapore is rated very high as well but of course it depends on where you are flying from and your price point. I would go with any of the above, especially if you are flying economy.
Jul 24th, 2014, 05:02 AM
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I prefer CX and like that they fly non-stop from ORD to HKG, which is a plus for me. I've experienced both J and F, and find the experience to be top notch. I'm not sure where you're from, but HKG routes from the US are continually added. I'll be doing AA's new DFW to HKG route.
Jul 24th, 2014, 05:15 AM
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Three major factors.
1. Fare & mileage concern.
2. Non-stop vs stopover. And schedule in general.
3. Comfort and service.
1 & 2 depends on where you fly from and date of travel. Don't underestimate 2. In many cases, it will override the other factors.
Others have commented about 3, though I'd argue that I'd prefer SQ over CX in all class of travel. And they fly once daily SFO-HKG.
1. Fare & mileage concern.
2. Non-stop vs stopover. And schedule in general.
3. Comfort and service.
1 & 2 depends on where you fly from and date of travel. Don't underestimate 2. In many cases, it will override the other factors.
Others have commented about 3, though I'd argue that I'd prefer SQ over CX in all class of travel. And they fly once daily SFO-HKG.
Jul 24th, 2014, 07:36 AM
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Since Mirables has mentioned cost, I assume it's a factor. Singapore certainly has a reputation for excellent service but has always come in at a higher price than Cathay Pacific, in my experience, and why I inevitably choose CX.
Jul 25th, 2014, 01:18 PM
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I would suggest you start looking at fares now, and when you see one you can live with, purchase! no guarantees, of course, but I suspect fares will be creeping up from now until your date of departure.
