If patience is not in your dictionary, go with KA. You'll get a lot f chance to fly, really fly. But if you're doing it just for the name, the route, the fleet whatever it is..and if you're Okay to be a baby sitter for 3,4 years or so, then go with Cathay. Simple is that. I would rather focus on the operation side than the benefit or money side. It's much easier for me to narrow it down. Strange isn't it.