Cathay Deal at Hong Kong Int’l.
Through June 30, 2005, two get into the Hong Kong International Airport lounge for the price of one ($25) with the presentation of a Cathay Pacific boarding pass. Solo travelers receive a 25% discount. The lounge, adjacent to gate 60, offers complimentary buffet meals and showers.
BA Softens Business Class Beds
British Airways says customer feedback spurred the change, but we think Virgin’s new Upper Class seats have something to do with BA’s installation of a new, softer foam in Business Class seats.
Priority Club Selling Elite Status
The $50 fee entitles members to a 10% bonus on hotel-stay points, priority check-in for guaranteed reservations, and access to the Gold Elite Customer Service Center. More: (866) 366-7855 or https:// priorityclub.points.com/goldstatus/index.jsp.
Asiana Restricts Upgrades
The carrier no longer allows mileage upgrades to Business Class on H, Q, V, W, and L fares originating from North, Central, and South America.
JAL Offers More “Bed-Style” Seats
The carrier’s Shell Flat seats (below) are now available daily in Executive Class from Chicago (JL009/010), Los Angeles (JL061/062), and San Francisco (JL001/002) to Tokyo, in addition to New York (JL005/006).
Cathay Deal at Hong Kong Int’l.
Through June 30, 2005, two get into the Hong Kong International Airport lounge for the price of one ($25) with the presentation of a Cathay Pacific boarding pass. Solo travelers receive a 25% discount. The lounge, adjacent to gate 60, offers complimentary buffet meals and showers.
BA Softens Business Class Beds
British Airways says customer feedback spurred the change, but we think Virgin’s new Upper Class seats have something to do with BA’s installation of a new, softer foam in Business Class seats.
Priority Club Selling Elite Status
The $50 fee entitles members to a 10% bonus on hotel-stay points, priority check-in for guaranteed reservations, and access to the Gold Elite Customer Service Center. More: (866) 366-7855 or https:// priorityclub.points.com/goldstatus/index.jsp.
Asiana Restricts Upgrades
The carrier no longer allows mileage upgrades to Business Class on H, Q, V, W, and L fares originating from North, Central, and South America.
JAL Offers More “Bed-Style” Seats
The carrier’s Shell Flat seats (below) are now available daily in Executive Class from Chicago (JL009/010), Los Angeles (JL061/062), and San Francisco (JL001/002) to Tokyo, in addition to New York (JL005/006).