QF or CX SYD-LHR J award opinion

[kelvedon]

This was the subject of a thread 2 years ago but I'm seeking the latest advice from the cognoscenti of this forum.
I'm looking at a SYD-LHR J award flight next year and seeking opinions.

CX 139000 points + $140 tax, No Chauffeur, A330/777 aircraft

QF 128000 points +$642 tax, Chauffeur, A380 aircraft

From my perspective, the Chauffeur is useful only at the SYD end (saves a $90 in cab fare). Is the J QF A380 experience worth the extra $500 in taxes over the J CX experience, which would cost an extra 11,000 points (which is less valuable to me than $500). Who wins in the seat/food/wine/IFE comparison.
The extra few hours in the HKG are not a disincentive to me.

Any advice on this first world dilemma would be welcome.

 

[11sjw]

Been in CX J way more recently than the QF A380 J (Perth will limit you like that!!) and I'd say save the $500, well $410 after the cab fare is deducted.

Depending on how many hours you have in HKG you could sneak into the city. I gave myself 12 hours when I transited however my wife who went a week before me wasn't interested and wanted the minimum.

The CX Lounges in HKG are great.

 

[knasty]

If solo I would take CX without hesitation. Direct aisle access from every seat to begin...

 

[clazman]

CX would be my call, but they are similar products

 

[Isochronous]

CX J is way better seat than QF A380.

 

[amaroo]

CX for us ... Dec and then Jan for the trip back with half of that in F.

 

[Princess Fiona]

CX, hard product is light years ahead of the QF SkyBed II.
Soft product QF has better food and drink IMO. I find CX J food a bit ordinary but I do like their service.

 

[QF029]

I recently had a similar choice MEL-JFK and went with CX and I was very happy. Just be aware that a stopover in HK (24+ hours) will add more points than the 139k as it prices as w separate segments.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

I've done a lot on both and would also recommend CX over QF

 

[Danger]

CX also gets my vote.

 

[craven morehead]

+1 for CX :mrgreen:

 

[ellen10]

Well I am happy to say that I will be comparing both QF & CX in J in 5 weeks time. Woohoo!
QF SYD to JFK then return 6 weeks later CX to SYD via HK.

I have previously flown neither in J.

 

[The Flying Brick]

Save your $$$ and fly CX.
The flight service can be a bit mechanical and it is annoying when the hoard of elite upgrades invade the J cabin but CX is a great product both in the air and on the ground.
(Not so good for short haul or regional flights though - several steps down on all fronts)

 

[kelvedon]

Well I am happy to say that I will be comparing both QF & CX in J in 5 weeks time. Woohoo!
QF SYD to JFK then return 6 weeks later CX to SYD via HK.

I have previously flown neither in J.

And A trip report to mark your 1000th post?

 

[ellen10]

And A trip report to mark your 1000th post?

Sounds like a plan!!!

 

[kelvedon]

Thank you all for your insight. The consensus is overwhelmingly CX. You cannot buy advice like this.

 

[knasty]

Thank you all for your insight. The consensus is overwhelmingly CX. You cannot buy advice like this.

You can, AFF membership