CX reward waitlisting

[vantage03]

Hi guys.
Usually I deal with the call centre, but I'm a bit non-committal on this flight... tempted to waitlist J return SYD-HKG over one of the upcoming long weekends and seeing if it pops up... anyone know:
(a) Will it let me waitlist without having the points in my account; and
(b) Do I have to pay the taxes at the time of waitlisting; and
(c) What are the chances of a waitlist coming through for CX Diamond? I know if I call the call centre they almost always open it for me...

 

[Diesellife]

A) for diamond, yes you can waitlist without points. For other levels, they may do it if you have at least 30-50% of miles.
B) No, you only pay when it's confirmed with at least 1 sector. Note: you will need to issue it as soon as 1 sector is confirmed.
C) depends on the load. Diamond generally gets the seat if the flight is not full during T-72.

 

[vantage03]

Brilliant. Thanks Diesellife.