Cathay Pacific???
Mar 29th 2013, 8:22 am
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
A few people I know are pilots for Cathay, like their fathers before them. I would fly without hesitation.
Mar 29th 2013, 8:23 am
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
Can you tell I used to be part of the Cathay 'family'?!!!
Mar 29th 2013, 12:02 pm
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
Flown with them to and from the UK a couple of times, lovely airline, polite staff, good food. No hesitation about flying them again 
Mar 29th 2013, 12:22 pm
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
Well that's something to look forward to I guess. Feeling sick as pig right now, just want it all done with. A decent flight makes it a tad more bearable. I think. Possibly.
Mar 29th 2013, 12:31 pm
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
If you can, make sure that your booking has a note on it about the reason for the flight - even if you ask at check-in - it can make life easier if you are stuck with any delays, baggage issues etc. An airline like Cathay will look after you. Just ask for a flag on all the bookings as "compassionate".
Also once on board make sure that whichever crew are looking after your area are aware. This is possibly more for the girls - if you fall asleep and they are upset, someone will look out for them. I travelled with BA and JAL when my Dad passed away and the crew were wonderfuil, concerned, offering extra drinks, coffee etc, and even offered to have a crew member with me during the flight transfers in Singapore & Tokyo. JAL did do an upgrade from Tokyo to brisbane as well on compassionate grounds.
Hope its not too traumatic <<hugs>>
Mar 29th 2013, 8:13 pm
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
Hope your trip goes smoothly MP. Hugs.
Mar 31st 2013, 7:52 am
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
Have heard exceptional reports from people travelling Cathay Pacific
Apr 2nd 2013, 6:58 pm
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
Wasn't particularly impressed with the outward journey but they got us here so won't grumble too much as I have better things to grumble about. Not looking forward to the return flight though.
Apr 5th 2013, 4:05 pm
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
They were good. I swilled for Britain all the way to Aus and they never complained once, just kept it coming. I was in economy tho and it was very cramped leg wise
Apr 14th 2013, 10:37 am
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
I flew with Cathay Pacific a few years ago and I have no complaints. Good clean plane and helpful friendly staff. I wouldn't hesitate in flying with them again.
Apr 14th 2013, 10:49 am
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Re: Cathay Pacific???
They were ok. The check in staff and ticketing woman at Heathrow were fricking awesome. The check in woman at Brisbane was a bitch but I'm nice so I assume she was just having a bad day. However considering the price and availability at the time they did what it says on the tin. Freebie toothpaste and brush would have been nice though.
