Nov 23, 2015, 1:54 am
Last edit by: qsh
77H (777-300ER, F cabin)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-300/777-300er-77h.html
F seats:
1A - very private. Protected by the divider between it and the D seats.
J seats:
Row 11, 12 mini-cabin - very quiet and private
15A has no windows
21 only 1 window.
Y+ seats:
32H/K have lots of legroom.
30D/E/F/G have huge legroom, but passengers walk in front of you to access bathroom. Light spills from bathroom particularly onto 30G.
31A has no window.
34H gets disturbed by the Y section curtain.
Y seats:
77G (777-300ER, no F cabin)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-300/777-300er-77g.html
J seats:
Row 19 has no windows
Y+ seats:
Row 30 has good legroom
Y seats:
39A/C/H/K - lots of legroom
773 (777-300)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-300/777-300-73z.html
J seats:
Y seats:
Row 39 and 67 are bulkheads with better than average legroom and fold out IFE screens
Row 46 missing the window
Row 53 ABC, HJK has very generous legroom but are missing window due to EMEX position. A and K have emergency slide constraining leg room. All seats are near lavs, so some congregation of people. 53DEF has good legroom at bulkhead.
772 (777-200)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-200/777-200-B772Z.html
J seats:
Y seats:
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-300/777-300er-77h.html
F seats:
1A - very private. Protected by the divider between it and the D seats.
J seats:
Row 11, 12 mini-cabin - very quiet and private
15A has no windows
21 only 1 window.
Y+ seats:
32H/K have lots of legroom.
30D/E/F/G have huge legroom, but passengers walk in front of you to access bathroom. Light spills from bathroom particularly onto 30G.
31A has no window.
34H gets disturbed by the Y section curtain.
Y seats:
77G (777-300ER, no F cabin)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-300/777-300er-77g.html
J seats:
Row 19 has no windows
Y+ seats:
Row 30 has good legroom
Y seats:
39A/C/H/K - lots of legroom
773 (777-300)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-300/777-300-73z.html
J seats:
Y seats:
Row 39 and 67 are bulkheads with better than average legroom and fold out IFE screens
Row 46 missing the window
Row 53 ABC, HJK has very generous legroom but are missing window due to EMEX position. A and K have emergency slide constraining leg room. All seats are near lavs, so some congregation of people. 53DEF has good legroom at bulkhead.
772 (777-200)
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/travel-information/flight/aircraft-fleet/777-200/777-200-B772Z.html
J seats:
Y seats:
777-300ER Best seat?
Jan 23, 2014, 4:53 pm
#16
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I recently took a couple of trips with Y and Y+ and JohnGreat's observation are also what i observed.
I did want to point out 40K's TV screen is on wall. There is another TV mounted, for 40J. The weird thing though is the earphone jack for 40K is on the right while the controller is on the left. (as is 40J, jack in on the right -- which appears its on top of 40J's controls -- and its controller is on the left). 40H has the TV by the armrest, and i consider this seat almost like 40C when it comes to being bumped by people and the food cart.
39A (and B if a couple) is the best for me if you are not tall as jumbojet19920711 did point out that leg room might be a little too narrow. 71/72 AB and 71HK are also nice seats for couples although you have to remember your choice of meal might not be available anymore since your one of the last to be served.
During the trip I did saw a Thai passenger bring in a "plastic foldable step stool" (google it up) and used that as foot rest. It appears comfortable. She sat in 39B.
I did want to point out 40K's TV screen is on wall. There is another TV mounted, for 40J. The weird thing though is the earphone jack for 40K is on the right while the controller is on the left. (as is 40J, jack in on the right -- which appears its on top of 40J's controls -- and its controller is on the left). 40H has the TV by the armrest, and i consider this seat almost like 40C when it comes to being bumped by people and the food cart.
39A (and B if a couple) is the best for me if you are not tall as jumbojet19920711 did point out that leg room might be a little too narrow. 71/72 AB and 71HK are also nice seats for couples although you have to remember your choice of meal might not be available anymore since your one of the last to be served.
During the trip I did saw a Thai passenger bring in a "plastic foldable step stool" (google it up) and used that as foot rest. It appears comfortable. She sat in 39B.
Jan 23, 2014, 7:05 pm
#17
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39A (and B if a couple) is the best for me if you are not tall as jumbojet19920711 did point out that leg room might be a little too narrow. 71/72 AB and 71HK are also nice seats for couples although you have to remember your choice of meal might not be available anymore since your one of the last to be served.
Jan 24, 2014, 3:35 am
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: LGW
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Posts: 420
I still can't make my mind up
Tempted to stick with 40C for the extra leg room. Thinking about power and I would only need a USB port to charge my iphone. Are the USB ports on the side of the screen, in the arm rest?
Is it really that bad, people walking into you in that seat?
Tempted to stick with 40C for the extra leg room. Thinking about power and I would only need a USB port to charge my iphone. Are the USB ports on the side of the screen, in the arm rest?
Is it really that bad, people walking into you in that seat?
Jan 24, 2014, 2:49 pm
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: AU
Programs: former Olympic Airways Gold (yeah - still proud of that!)
Posts: 14,401
I still can't make my mind up
Tempted to stick with 40C for the extra leg room. Thinking about power and I would only need a USB port to charge my iphone. Are the USB ports on the side of the screen, in the arm rest?
Is it really that bad, people walking into you in that seat?
Tempted to stick with 40C for the extra leg room. Thinking about power and I would only need a USB port to charge my iphone. Are the USB ports on the side of the screen, in the arm rest?
Is it really that bad, people walking into you in that seat?
And if you don't like it then you will learn for next time
Jan 24, 2014, 5:06 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,948
the trade-off is the extra leg room vs some minor inconvenience when someone bumps in to your seat. It won't be constant. It might happen a couple times. If you can live with that for what is otherwise a good seat then I'd go for it.
And if you don't like it then you will learn for next time
And if you don't like it then you will learn for next time
Jan 24, 2014, 6:07 pm
#21
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: HKG
Posts: 43
Originally Posted by stickyfingers85
Tempted to stick with 40C for the extra leg room. Thinking about power and I would only need a USB port to charge my iphone. Are the USB ports on the side of the screen, in the arm rest?
Jan 28, 2014, 12:04 am
#23
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: VS Gold
Posts: 1,176
I booked my discounted V fare on the CX website and took the advice of some of you - I booked 39A for CX 255. That should satisfy my requirements: I plan to sleep most of the way and this seems a good bet with my folding stool and a down pillow
I just wonder, isn't 39A considered an "extra legroom seat" ?
If so, I'm a little surprised that I could simply book it. I hope I don't get kicked out!
I just wonder, isn't 39A considered an "extra legroom seat" ?
If so, I'm a little surprised that I could simply book it. I hope I don't get kicked out!
Jan 28, 2014, 1:39 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 6,436
I booked my discounted V fare on the CX website and took the advice of some of you - I booked 39A for CX 255. That should satisfy my requirements: I plan to sleep most of the way and this seems a good bet with my folding stool and a down pillow
I just wonder, isn't 39A considered an "extra legroom seat" ?
If so, I'm a little surprised that I could simply book it. I hope I don't get kicked out!
I just wonder, isn't 39A considered an "extra legroom seat" ?
If so, I'm a little surprised that I could simply book it. I hope I don't get kicked out!
Jan 28, 2014, 2:21 am
#25
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Sydney
Posts: 267
I booked my discounted V fare on the CX website and took the advice of some of you - I booked 39A for CX 255. That should satisfy my requirements: I plan to sleep most of the way and this seems a good bet with my folding stool and a down pillow
I just wonder, isn't 39A considered an "extra legroom seat" ?
If so, I'm a little surprised that I could simply book it. I hope I don't get kicked out!
I just wonder, isn't 39A considered an "extra legroom seat" ?
If so, I'm a little surprised that I could simply book it. I hope I don't get kicked out!
Nov 3, 2014, 4:28 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Hong Kong, occasionally in London
Programs: CX MPC DM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Exp
Posts: 173
Nov 3, 2014, 4:54 am
#28
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
77H is presumably the plane type you're referring to. 77G does not have the mini cabin. Both are 77W.
Nov 3, 2014, 6:20 am
#29
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Wimbledon, UK
Programs: Budding BA Bronze, MPC Gold
Posts: 370
Sorry wasn't familiar with the CX terminology, used to searching for 'Best seat/seating queries' threads on some of the other airline sections which was what led me to this one.
Nov 3, 2014, 4:17 pm
#30
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX, UA, Shangri-La, Hyatt, Starwood
Posts: 7,708
No worries it's not really intuitive. We put it up in the FAQ but it's buried in there. Also search for threads that talk about best business class seat inevitably mini cabin is always discussed
