How to assign F seats on CX on the 77W
#136
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
#140
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,558
Within the next 8 months you are practically guaranteed to have the system "reassign" you to other seats.
Been there and done that over a dozen times in the last several years. I have just given up and try at the airport.
I'm not sure what part of this people on here are not understanding. Here today, gone tomorrow!
#141
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
It doesn't matter that you have them NOW.
Within the next 8 months you are practically guaranteed to have the system "reassign" you to other seats.
Been there and done that over a dozen times in the last several years. I have just given up and try at the airport.
I'm not sure what part of this people on here are not understanding. Here today, gone tomorrow!
Within the next 8 months you are practically guaranteed to have the system "reassign" you to other seats.
Been there and done that over a dozen times in the last several years. I have just given up and try at the airport.
I'm not sure what part of this people on here are not understanding. Here today, gone tomorrow!
#143
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
#144
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Tokyo, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Dublin
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 880
From my experience, the A side is quieter (FAs gather at the galley which is on the K side). But 2A is marginally better since it is further away from the noise from the F bathrooms and galley. However, 2A comes with the risk of being kicked out to (most likely) a D seat by a baby. Hence I would prefer to just get 1A and be done with it.
#145
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Washington DC / Seattle
Programs: Alaska MVP, Marco Polo Silver
Posts: 118
I just booked an award trip for October/November. The seating chart only showed 2D as available. I called the US Cathay number, and after being on hold for 10 minutes I was able to easily be assigned to 2A/2K, with no hassle from the agent at all.
We'll see if the assignment holds. I hope so, as the window is my primary source of entertainment for long haul flights.
The last time I flew F was in early 2011, and I didn't have any problems getting/keeping 2K for that booking.
We'll see if the assignment holds. I hope so, as the window is my primary source of entertainment for long haul flights.
The last time I flew F was in early 2011, and I didn't have any problems getting/keeping 2K for that booking.
#146
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,536
I have been able to get 1a/2a in the past. I have tickets for my wife and I ord/hkg 4/15 return 5/22. I got 2k originaly because I was told 2d was the only side by side available. Try to get 1a/2a coming back and told no way because id/1k was available. Now other seats are booked. It seems now, if you are first passengers you can't get 2a or 2k. I don't understand these restrictions on first class seats. Makes no sense.
#147
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: Delta, United, American
Posts: 215
Have called before and been assigned 1A/2A months in advance by stating "I know 2A is a bassinet seat and I'll have to move if that is needed by another passenger". Both times I flew before I pre-reserved and got 1A/2A no problem (even once when F was full). Have a trip in July and have had same seats reserved for months. Haven't been bumped yet. Not sure why there is such inconsistency in agents assigning 2A/2K. 1A and 2A are great for 2 people travelling together. You can dine together and have the general feeling of privacy from the other 4 seats.
#148
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan
Posts: 216
I just figure out that they only let me select 2D using Manage Booking if I have no status. However when I update my booking with CX gold number then 1A, 1K, 1D become available. So if you have OW status you may try and see if it works.
#149
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 58
I had a similar problem here for my upcoming HKG-JFK flight. MMB only allowed me to book 2D and nothing else. I called the CX reservation office in Bangkok and got through very quickly. Asked the agent for a window seat. First she offered 1K, but I asked for 1A instead (to which she agreed). It is now confirmed, but I'll keep checking to see if they'll change on me.