Cathay Pacific COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE to FIRST CLASS on CX252 Boeing 777 from London to Hong Kong

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Күн бұрын

Marco Polo Club Flyer - Relishing the Air Travel Experience.
This is Ken and thank you for watching my Flight Review.
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In March 2023, I flew from London Heathrow to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. I originally held a Business Class ticket, and was granted a complimentary upgrade to First Class due to an overbooking in Business Class. And now, join me as we unveil my flight experience from London to Hong Kong onboard CX252.
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Thank you for relishing the air travel experience with me today, may I invite you to join me in savoring our next journey?
Cheers,
Ken

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@rm6700 11 ай бұрын

CX maybe lagging behind the rankings but honestly, it’s one of the most stylish airlines out there. The lounges are gorgeous and components of the hard product (amenity kits, bedding, even the menus) are chicly designed. The seats might be an older design but they’re great still. Give them time to recover - I’m looking forward to how they will ramp up their offering in the near future.

@pflaffik 11 ай бұрын

True. Commenters who complain over dated seats arent flying business or 1st anyway, just the usual keyboard experts with strong polarised opinions that those who actually fly in those seats cannot relate too. Anyway, I prefer CX food selections over other Asian airlines, however i like some sweet liquors after dinner and Thai business class had by far the best but i like Cointreau too, which CX serves. Tip for CX 1st class savings: Check one way prices from CDG where you have a connecting flight from HKG, for example to BKK. On good days its half price compared to CDG-HKG only.

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Haha... to be fair... I do complain about their dated seat... especially on the TV. After refreshing the entertainment system, the TVs in Business / Premium Economy on the 777s are just too old to handle the new complicated system and they are super irresponsive... :(

@rm6700 11 ай бұрын

@@MarcoPoloClubFlyer that’s why I like your reviews. You are very objective - you call out things that don’t measure up but are constructive. The first class seats granted need to be refreshed with a new design but if CX updates all of its business class cabins with the Ferrari designed seats and all the bells and whistles that come along with that newer design, it’ll be brilliant. I don’t need a closing door - it’s okay I guess but one passenger said it tends to look like claustrophobic call center cubicles, and I can’t seem to get that out of my head.

@rm6700 11 ай бұрын

@@pflaffik I agree with you - I think a lot of people are swayed by the overwhelming positive reviews given to SQ or the new business class cabins with closing doors. For me, it’s the entire experience, and CX lounges are just so chic - StudioIsle really did a great job and whoever oversaw the concept had great taste. The food selection as well - spoilt for choice. I actually recently flew SQ and was excited to try the new KF lounge - it was not good. There are other places that look chicer in Changi (like the seats near the giant LV store), and the food in the lounge is inedible. Really disappointed. Food on the aircraft was just okay leaving SG, which is strange - I would have thought it would be great. Haven’t tried Thai though.

@Jamie-Fox 9 ай бұрын

First, it is great to have an operational upgrade in First. It seems you really enjoyed it. Second, it is great to see the FAs behaving more natural and genuinely hospitable bringing those CX experiences from the past which made them mx favourite airline to fly. I hope in my next CX flight to encounter such hospitable FAs remembering me the past glory CX had.

@goldvispo5014 11 ай бұрын

You are so thoughtful for giving the staff a gifts.

@robyoungquist5803 11 ай бұрын

I sincerely hope that Cathay Pacific returns to its once storied greatness! 😉👍🏻

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

I hope so too! Thanks for watching!

@exiattt 11 ай бұрын

Cathay's first class seats reminds me about the house in the 90s. Although they are dated compared to the modern options, they are spacious, comfy, subtle, well-ordered, aged but got class. Of course, modern options are well more refined, hi-tech and gimmicky, but it doesn't mean that the old one are significantly inferior by comparison. Hopefully Cathay's new first class in the future can carry those goodies into their design and somehow back from S-Tier again. Good review btw!

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

I love how you describe it as reminding you about the houses in the 90s, haha. I hope they can get some innovative products in the next few years... Honestly, the Business Class seats on their 777-300ER look really a bit old with very irresponsive TV...

@travelwithmelih 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with CX 🎉

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jimmyjames6492 10 ай бұрын

CX is on my bucket list of 1st class + Biz class products to try. Thanks for the info + video!

@FraserAtSea 11 ай бұрын

Ah, what a stunning product - this looks absolutely REMARKABLE!

@Sanznachito 11 ай бұрын

A truly outstanding experience.... Cathay certainly excelled! Huge congratulations on the upgrade too! 🍾🥂

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

It really is! Thanks for watching!

@mba0005 11 ай бұрын

Nice video, Ken! I love CX F and am glad you had such a great flight. It was wonderful to see how outwardly friendly the FAs were. I agree with you that the CX F lounge is the best in LHR T3. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

@joaobrian_8322 11 ай бұрын

Great Review.I like the attention to detail.Cathay Pacific first class is always a delight to fly in

@hachoo001 11 ай бұрын

This is an experience which I hope Cathay bring to more of their flights post-pandemic. They are understaffed and have much pressure on the ground and in the air post-pandemic. This flight crew are the perfect example of personal, professional and relaxed service which makes the flight a true experience. I flew HKG to TPE in Business and had a different experience to you but if this is evidence, they should be back on the rise. Great video and look forward to the next one!

@colinrenfrew48 11 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video. Beautifully filmed!

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bernardtan3639 11 ай бұрын

Happy for you getting the free upgrade to first class. Am sure you have been pampered by the excellent inflight service and delicious food and drinks. Looking forward to your next flight adventure sharing. Best Wishes Always!

@bernardtan3639 11 ай бұрын

Hope to be as lucky as you one day 😊

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks... I'm sure you will!

@mariafernandes-wc7iy 2 ай бұрын

👍👍

@LMays-cu2hp 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your flight here.

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@hzvincent 11 ай бұрын

very well shot. nice to watch.

@ianmounstephen3403 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful review: thank you!

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching :)

@ometofu 11 ай бұрын

I have also giving out foods and toys for lounge staff….fine chocolate for flight staff is a must!

@ometofu 11 ай бұрын

Another excellent travel video! One day I hope I will experience the first class cabin….

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and I’m sure you will!

@qkorea 8 ай бұрын

Such a well made travel log in long long time. You have such a queer easthetic sense(trust me this is a compliment) whether it is true or not. Tx.

@gunvaldsandhaland7757 11 ай бұрын

I Havent Experience First Class Yet,I Hope Some Day.Great Trip Report

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

I am sure you will! :) Thanks for watching!

@britton1988 11 ай бұрын

Hey 😊! Noel Philips another trip reporter on YT just did a video on Cathay, he said it was horrible, the airline was tired, and the food was sub par in business class. Your video looks completely different in first class and much improved from what Noel experienced. The staff on the flight sounded amazing. I guess my concern with Cathay is that it looks like their flights aren’t consistent since COVID. I love how you have the flight log and you gave her the macaroons ❤. Btw nice sweater!

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching again! Different people have different opinions, and I sometimes do agree Cathay's Business Class is disappointing in terms of their Breakfast offerings, haha!

@rm6700 11 ай бұрын

I saw that vid, and I think he was so biased from his previous CX trip, when he vowed “never to take a Cathay flight ever again”. The crew was super nice on his flight, but he complained about everything. About the CX rest rooms being small (when in fact it’s a bit bigger compared to other carriers), complained about announcements being in several languages (umm, isn’t that a good thing, so that everyone could understand what’s going on?). Granted, food can be a hit or miss, but he sorta was set out to be negative about the whole experience. It was a short flight and he complained about the lack of amenity kits or a comforter - other regional carriers do it like that as well.

@vnse725 11 ай бұрын

@@rm6700 Agreed - that man is disgusting

@cf2671 18 күн бұрын

Cathay is great, but I don't live in HK, and how is the best way to go higher from Green on the marco polo club? Is there other ways to spend so then can leave the green? Haha Thanks brother Your videos are great!!

@michaelafalck1345 11 ай бұрын

I just came across your channel and I subscribed. I really enjoyed your Video and it was nice to see, that you brought along some treats for the crew. I always do the same when I'm flying. As a formerly Purser I know how much it is appreciated by the Crew, since it shows them that their work is acknowledging . However, may I suggest if you do subtitle your Videos in addition to VoiceOver, it might be useful to leave the text a tad longer, so one is able to read the full text without pausing the Video. Once again. thank you for sharing this experience with us.

@roxanneglans7251 11 ай бұрын

I don't know how you can eat so much and stay so slim.. Wow, first the lounge then the flight ... 🙂

@thatswonked 11 ай бұрын

love the vlog! did you let the check in counters and flight attendants know you were filming? how were their reactions?:)

@thatswonked 11 ай бұрын

and very cute, didn't know giving gifts was a thing /not sure if they were allowed to accept it ! so thoughtful of you

@sonyindian1450 16 күн бұрын

Diamond 💪🏼 Have to fly every month with paid J

@owenlauF12020 11 ай бұрын

0:38 is that only me saw the cathay dragon by watching the cathay logo?

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Haha... that's the First Class colour... but I do miss Cathay Dragon / Dragonair :(

@JaydenWong 11 ай бұрын

good no you for getting the F seat, and arriving early too haha

@antikoon254 9 ай бұрын

You're very cute Ken ;-)

@tonytaylor5204 11 ай бұрын

Despite 1St class upgrade by Cathay, how do you rate overall btw CX & BA ?

@user-st5lo7po1b 11 ай бұрын

Great video! any chance you can try the economy class as a diamond member?

@tong.clement 11 ай бұрын

it would be really interesting to see how this works post-pandemic!

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

I've actually tried once recently (which of course I didn't film)... I was well taken care of by the crew, got addressed by surname after settling down in the seat and got offered pillows, blankets, water, etc. Just a marvellous experience!

@y-vesuvio 11 ай бұрын

when I flew First to/fm Tokyo in June '23, we're served lousy champagne, so I complained to the inflight manager n later in their survey. I wonder if they've switched back to Krug since or is Krug just for the long haul. Cheers

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm not too sure... I actually have never flown First Class on CX548/9... But from what I saw online, it seems they've switched to a cheaper champagne on short haul First Class flights...

@y-vesuvio 11 ай бұрын

thx for your reply n for your very nice production!

@markshen3280 11 ай бұрын

How did you get upgraded to First Class ?

@Alpakkaa 7 ай бұрын

What's the flight log you gave to to the flight attendant? Not familiar with that myself, so I'm curious.

@jamesbeartw 11 ай бұрын

congrats on your upgrade and dm status

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@cirruscanton8119 11 ай бұрын

正啊啊

@technospaz 11 ай бұрын

Never hurts to ask. You lose nothing by doing so, and it helps that you were polite and not pushy :)

@Tchf1000 11 ай бұрын

WTF ? i have asked for meals in biz class many times without meals over 5 times . CX is sinking ship just look up SCMP bad comments for 7 years.

@erictam2028 11 ай бұрын

My question is how u know the loading and it’s overbooked?

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Eric. There are some apps / websites that allow you to check the inventory for flight tickets

@erictam2028 11 ай бұрын

@@MarcoPoloClubFlyer yes, what app lol

@marcuslai6115 11 ай бұрын

@@erictam2028 expertflyer (with paid subscription)

@EpicThe112 11 ай бұрын

Have you encountered a Filipina cabin crew on Cathay Pacific or not? When the A340-600s were around you will encounter them on JFK-HKG rare cases HKG-MNL with A330-300s 44 seats business 267 economy or long haul B747-467s. When it comes to Taiwanese Mandarin speaking crews they can understand your Written text since Both Hong Kong and Taiwan use Traditional Chinese characters. Regarding B777-367/ERs they beat a B777-3F6/ER on HKG-MNL. You should try Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Class or Fiesta Class their economy class product to Manila and compare them to their Cathay Pacific versions. Commenting from EWR and customer of the Airline for 21 years since my first flight CX904 MNL-HKG

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 11 ай бұрын

It's surprisingly frequent for me to meet Filipino cabin crew onboard Cathay Pacific - and some of them are really nice :)

@dons6556 9 ай бұрын

Cathay needs to work much harder to match its past. Firing the racist FAs is a start

@wongjohn3700 10 ай бұрын

I think I saw you in a flight from HKG to SIN on CX2717, you were sitting at another row in first class say 2K? 😅

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 10 ай бұрын

Oh that was quite some weeks ago I guess. Were you in 1A or so?

@wongjohn3700 10 ай бұрын

@@MarcoPoloClubFlyer Yes, I saw you shooting the video, when is that series comes out? Hope to see you again in some other flights.😂

@MarcoPoloClubFlyer 10 ай бұрын

Haha, I didn’t shoot any vids on that flight… was just taking photos for my flight log :) Hope to see you again one day :)

@user-ox6gs9kl3f 10 ай бұрын

get your facts straight. a flight attendant didn't just make fun of a passenger for asking for a blanket. the flight attendant refused the request and later made fun of the fact that she did this online again, lol

@oliverwang9199 11 ай бұрын

As a Diamond Plus member of Cathay based in U.S., I wouldn't say the punishments to those crews are not harsh at all under the common law system. They literally deserve it. If Cathay is a US-based airline, those crews would certainly face a much severe punishment than simply getting fired since THIS IS DISCRIMINATION.

@aaronbeyond 11 ай бұрын

why did this guy show the attendent his flight log? How is this helpful from an upgrade/influencer perspective?

@divenkey9458 11 ай бұрын

Discriminating against passengers is absolutely unacceptable behavior. This is a fundamental requirement and personal conduct as a flight attendant. Of course, you may think the punishment for such actions is excessive because you haven't experienced discrimination this time. However, if you face discrimination next time, you will have no right to complain either.

@michaelcoth 8 ай бұрын

Everything happens for a reason.

@amiigose 11 ай бұрын

i hope u can talk mandarin and see reaction crew are still same or ..😂😂😂

@divenkey9458 11 ай бұрын

If he changes his face to a white European face, he will get even better service, because it is Cathay Pacific.

@masson573 11 ай бұрын

My last choice =CX

@MC-nq9xc 11 ай бұрын

Your accent sounds English nor American. It's weird. It almost sounds like you're forcing a posh accent but fail. Is this how you normally talk? Or just putting it on for your video?

@SO-rq3pm 11 ай бұрын

don't think he did it deliberately, but it's quite a typical accent among rich kids in Hong Kong. BTW, though anyone can do flight review, the fact that he can be a diamond member at such a young age means his parents are wealthy enough to send him to the best schools abroad and travel in business class (at least) so frequently. Hope he understands how lucky he is and be humble and helpful to those who are less fortunate. Earn first-class flights one day using your own finance as a proof of a grown up.

@hilpha 8 ай бұрын

As he's speaking English as a second language (first being Cantonese) one can imagine he has picked up different accents from other kids at international school in Hong Kong.