That is very poor indeed. I really can't understand how airlines can justify the huge cost of amending itineraries. We're not even talking about Ryan Air or Easy Jet - this is Cathay Pacific!

But contrary to your experience, my wife managed to send her parents home earlier than their booked flights on Cathay Pacific for less than £100. I'm still not sure how she managed to do that!

Anyway, Cathay Pacific is no longer my preferred airline for flights to Manila. With their direct flight, it's got to be PAL now.