CX premium or JAL premium to New York - which is better?

[Timsboot]

Hi All

I have two redemption options from a trip from BKK to NYC. Either CX or JAL in premium. Neither has business class available on my dates. Would be grateful for views on which is a better product? Cost is factor. The CX seats are 6k less QF points and $200 less in taxes. But if the JAL product is genuinely better, I 'll happily pay the extra

thanks in advance

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Premium is premium. Both meh. Winning choice would be CX if you have emerald status and booking on full flights.

Business would be a no brainer if you could get new JAL seats.

 

[bsb]

CX is probably better and HKG is a much better airport with better Oneworld lounge options.

 

[knasty]

I'd go CX.

 

[Hvr]

I'm actually doing JFK-HKG-BKK on CX in November, AA redemption in J. Have flown CX J before and enjoyed it and looking forward to this trip.

 

[snabbu]

I've been a CX fan for a while now so normally book them but next month I'm sampling the JL 787 in J just to try them out.

 

[Timsboot]

thanks all. CX it is. Would do J if I could but there is nothing available. I looked at all oneworld carriers and all options. Only possibility was AAnytime Hong Kong via Dallas but very expensive in miles.

 

[Dalescott]

Flew CX last year in PE, flying with them this year in PE. Flew with JAL in J a few years ago, top service, FA's are brilliant, as good as the CX FA's. Haven't used JAL PE, as you know they fly out of Sydney and I'm a Melbourne boy and Hate Kingsford Smith. So no use JAL

 

[MEL_Traveller]

thanks all. CX it is. Would do J if I could but there is nothing available. I looked at all oneworld carriers and all options. Only possibility was AAnytime Hong Kong via Dallas but very expensive in miles.

If you can, snag a CX PE seat at the bulkhead window-side seats... heaps of legroom. You can use a standard sized rolla-board case under your legs during flight for a perfect horizontal leg rest. Makes for a comfortable journey.