We acted quickly and snagged the one-way redemption from Beijing to London via Hong Kong - including a segment in first class on a Cathay Dragon-operated A330 - for 100,000 Asia miles and about $124 (£97) in taxes and fees. Related reading: The ultimate guide to Cathay Pacific first class Even though Cathay Pacific awards can also be booked via British Airways Executive Club, American Airlines AAdvantage and Alaska Mileage Plan, among others, Cathay’s recently been holding back some award seats for its own Asia Miles members. It was the last open seat in the cabin and only showing as available as a redemption with the Asia Miles program. TPG Travel Analyst Zach Griff was fairly confident that at least one seat would open, and sure enough, two days prior to departure, Cathay’s own Asia Miles program opened up one seat. Ideally, that return would be in Cathay Pacific first class, but after about one week of searching for availability on the route from Beijing to Hong Kong (HKG) to London (LHR) and setting ExpertFlyer alerts, I still didn’t have any luck. With that, I needed to find a way home from China. Carrying firearms will be charged NZD200/HKD1300 per piece on special flights between Hong Kong and Auckland, New Zealand.I booked a one-way trip in Air France La Première from Europe to Beijing (PEK) to review the product for the TPG Awards.Any portable musical instrument must not exceeding 100cm in length.Sporting equipment can be carried with no extra cost, maximum 10 kg in weight.Special for flights between Hong Kong and Qatar, the maximum baggage limit are Economy Class 30 kg, Premium Economy Class 35 kg, Business Class 40 kg and First Class 50 kg.Effective 1 st April 2011, the maximum baggage limit for Economy Class up to 20 kg, Premium Economy Class 25 kg, Business Class 30 kg and First Class 40 kg for all destinations.Passengers with infant are permitted to bring infant food into their baggage with maximum length 115 cm and weight 10 kg.Passenger can bring a free baggage allowance of one bag not exceeding maximum length 56 cm, width 23 cm and height 36 cm or maximum weight 7 kg for Economy Class and Premium Economy Class, 10 kg for Business Class and 15 kg for First Class.Baggage allowanced up to 40 kg for both domestic and international flight. They also can relax with a wide screen Personal TV and a choice of hundreds of entertainment selections with Audio and Video. Passengers can enjoy Asian and International dishes in flight. Cathay Pacific First suites is also equipped with a LCD touch-screen controller that makes it easy to recline the seat, adjust back support and turn the light on and off. The cabin is equipped with luxury seats that can be converted into fully lie-flat beds measuring 206 cm x 91 cm. First Class: Entering Cathay Pacific First Class cabin, passengers will walk on plush burgundy carpet to reach their private suite seats.Passenger also can enjoy food and entertainment in-flight. Baggage allowanced up to 30 kg for both domestic and international flights. Passengers will also appreciate the increased personal storage space in the side of their seats. Business Class: Cathay Pacific Business Class Cabin is equipped with luxury seats that can be converted into fully lie-flat beds measuring over 2 meters (82 inches) long.Food with special dietary needs and in flight entertainment are also provided. Baggage allowanced up to 25 kg for both domestic and international flight. Cathay Pacific provides a larger meal table for working and dining time. Passengers also will have a bigger recline to make resting and sleeping more comfortable. The seat is wider six inches than Economy Class. Premium Economy Class: Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Class is a large cabin with 26 to 34 seats.Entertainment in-flight is also available. Food with special dietary needs and free alcoholic beverages are provided in flight. Baggage allowanced up to 20 kg for both domestic and international flight. Economy Class: Cathay Pacific Economy Class cabin is equipped with comfortable seats with side wings.
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