nudger
14th Jun 2001, 11:55
My employer Cathay Pacific has recently changed the fare structure to one of the nicer of airline benefits, namely STAFF TRAVEL.
It has made many of us wonder whether or not we are on par with many of the worlds major airlines.
Our system is one of Zones.
ZONE1: is now charged at $33USD(incl. tax)in Economy. $51USD in Business. Both return.(~<1 hour flight time)
Zone2: $38USD E. $79USD B. (~1-2 hours)
Zone3: $49USD E. $98USD B. (~2-3.5 hours)
Zone4: $72USD E. $152USD B. (~3.5-5 hours)
Zone5: $80USD E. $170USD B. (~5-8 hours)
Zone6: $90USD E. $188USD B. (~8-9 hours)
Zone7: $105USD E. $278USD B. (~9-10 hours)
Zone8: $121USD E. $324USD B. (10+ hours)
**Absolutly no upgrade to higher class without ticket**
Do these prices seem high??
We are continuously told that we have one of the best travel policies in the industry so I ask other readers/ contributors to clarify?
The other "perks" include 1 economy FOC ticket per annum non-upgradeable.
A few of the plusses are the fact that travel "benefits" at these rates are extended to your parents, a sibiling, and a companion that is changable once per year.
The fares used to be ID90 but I don't know anymore what there based on! I always did feel that ID90 with your own carrier was a lousy deal when you can fly ID90 with most interline agreements.
Any thoughts??
It has made many of us wonder whether or not we are on par with many of the worlds major airlines.
Our system is one of Zones.
ZONE1: is now charged at $33USD(incl. tax)in Economy. $51USD in Business. Both return.(~<1 hour flight time)
Zone2: $38USD E. $79USD B. (~1-2 hours)
Zone3: $49USD E. $98USD B. (~2-3.5 hours)
Zone4: $72USD E. $152USD B. (~3.5-5 hours)
Zone5: $80USD E. $170USD B. (~5-8 hours)
Zone6: $90USD E. $188USD B. (~8-9 hours)
Zone7: $105USD E. $278USD B. (~9-10 hours)
Zone8: $121USD E. $324USD B. (10+ hours)
**Absolutly no upgrade to higher class without ticket**
Do these prices seem high??
We are continuously told that we have one of the best travel policies in the industry so I ask other readers/ contributors to clarify?
The other "perks" include 1 economy FOC ticket per annum non-upgradeable.
A few of the plusses are the fact that travel "benefits" at these rates are extended to your parents, a sibiling, and a companion that is changable once per year.
The fares used to be ID90 but I don't know anymore what there based on! I always did feel that ID90 with your own carrier was a lousy deal when you can fly ID90 with most interline agreements.
Any thoughts??