How to assign F seats on CX on the 77W
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How to assign F seats on CX on the 77W
I have a flight coming up on CX from JFK-HKG and want to get seat 2A, which I think it open but reserved for those travelling with a baby.
AA EXP desk can't do it, called Cathay in Hong Kong to try and get them to do it, they said it was 'unavailable'.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
AA EXP desk can't do it, called Cathay in Hong Kong to try and get them to do it, they said it was 'unavailable'.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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I have a flight coming up on CX from JFK-HKG and want to get seat 2A, which I think it open but reserved for those travelling with a baby.
AA EXP desk can't do it, called Cathay in Hong Kong to try and get them to do it, they said it was 'unavailable'.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
AA EXP desk can't do it, called Cathay in Hong Kong to try and get them to do it, they said it was 'unavailable'.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
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Someone already claimed the seat hence "unavailable". CX is very good at letting you take the bassinet seat as long as you understands should there really is a need (another passenger has a baby travels with him/her), you would be reassigned another seat in the same cabin.
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Someone already claimed the seat hence "unavailable". CX is very good at letting you take the bassinet seat as long as you understands should there really is a need (another passenger has a baby travels with him/her), you would be reassigned another seat in the same cabin.
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Another way would be to pay an extra 10% of the F fare for a non-existent baby and request a bassinet.
Then at check-in you would bring along your favourite stuffed animal/teddy bear.
Then at check-in you would bring along your favourite stuffed animal/teddy bear.
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HI there
As someone who is fortunate to travel on CX in F regularly I don't think that there is a significant difference to be honest ... a marginal one maybe
In the past I've managed to get 2A by phoning CX - though always with the proviso that I might be moved should someone need the bassinet.
The last time I did this was some in mid Feb but maybe CX have changed their policy since then.
But give them a call and see but I wouldn't worry if it's not possible - you will be just fine in 1A ..... enjoy the huge treat that is CX F
As someone who is fortunate to travel on CX in F regularly I don't think that there is a significant difference to be honest ... a marginal one maybe
In the past I've managed to get 2A by phoning CX - though always with the proviso that I might be moved should someone need the bassinet.
The last time I did this was some in mid Feb but maybe CX have changed their policy since then.
But give them a call and see but I wouldn't worry if it's not possible - you will be just fine in 1A ..... enjoy the huge treat that is CX F
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Best F seats for couple on 77W
I am flying F (mileage award) on Cathay JFK to HKG on 10/1. What is the best combination of first class seats for the two of us. Currently have 1D and 2D assigned. On line shows all A and K seats unavailable?
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The choice of seats for a couple in CX F on the 77W series is a much discussed topic. Consensus seems to be 1A and 2A.
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Personally, I prefer 1A because of the window alignment/placement issue in row 2. You won't have any noise problems. The galley is located forward and far to the right on the other side of the plane. Lavatories are far forward, in the small corridor which leads to the flight deck. Having flown in 1A numerous times, I've never experienced any problem with noise.
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Assuming, for the moment that I had my choice, which combination of 2 seats in F would be the best for a couple?
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I find it hard to believe that all 6 F seats are taken 180 days out. i have attempted t call Cathay's US 800 number without success. It is busy. Will probably use Skype to call overseas.
Assuming, for the moment that I had my choice, which combination of 2 seats in F would be the best for a couple?
Assuming, for the moment that I had my choice, which combination of 2 seats in F would be the best for a couple?
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if you want my 2 cents, IMO, the placement of a soiled linen bin on the 77D on the middle bulkhead of row 11 on D, would IMO, from the traffict from BOTH F and J to the same, would suggest that I would rather be on the K side personally...probably 2K. i have not been in 2A in F but in 11A for a flight on the 77D and I must say, this bin was not there on the 77A and was rather annoying on my flight with the amount of traffict and at the end, the FA's trying to jam as much as they could into the same.
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