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Old 10-17-2017 | 11:43 PM
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When you buy a ZED fare ticket on Cathay, can you be seated in First class if there is a seat available or are you always put in coach?
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Old 10-18-2017 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Icarus39
When you buy a ZED fare ticket on Cathay, can you be seated in First class if there is a seat available or are you always put in coach?
lololololol. Sorry for the laughter. Only coach my friend. They don't even put their own employees in first.
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Old 10-18-2017 | 01:31 PM
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Actually they upgraded me 3 times on a zed ticket. (FAs did gate agents won’t ever). Then again I always bring chocolate for the FAs and Pilots, never ask for it and always introduce myself. Have fun !
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Old 10-19-2017 | 07:46 AM
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It's very much hit or miss but I've been lucky enough to be upgraded to business a few times. They will look you up and down, to make sure you're wearing business suitable clothes, so dress smartly if you want a chance.
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Old 10-20-2017 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny
They will look you up and down, to make sure you're wearing business suitable clothes, so dress smartly if you want a chance.
That's good advice for any carrier abroad.
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Old 11-12-2017 | 07:22 PM
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Have to actually have economy seats to even have a shot at an upgrade. I've been left behind numerous times by Cathay on oversold economy flights with open business class seats.
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