Originally Posted by
QRC3288
Thanks for the post, but it's just a bit vague and contains slightly inaccurate info. To clarify a bit, as pointed out by someone else the suites are identical on the 777 and 747. Further, the "airbus" you mention actually doesn't have F anymore.
I once flew the Airbus in F LHR-HKG - never again. The seats and IFE were awful. The Cathay web site is still showing a 3-Class Airbus A340: -
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_...leet/a_340_300
Anyhow, I always go for the 744 now, the F cabin feels much more private and relaxing - especially if you're sitting at the front. Unlike the 777 and Airbus the galley and toilets are behind you, making for a more peaceful flight.
Originally Posted by
QRC3288
I might would also add that the WESTERN Food on CX F is mediocre at best and has gone downhill, but the Chinese selections and soups can be excellent.
Everyone has their own taste. Personally I've never had a decent meal on CX, I can only vouch for my own experiences. The only thing they get right IMO is the garlic bread and chocolates
Originally Posted by
QRC3288
Finally, I have not flown on CX253 in almost a year, but given my experience flying CX I also must doubt that CX staffs "HK males and Thai females" on this flight. My understanding is, notwithstanding certain language capabilities (Japanese, Korean etc) and outport-based crews, CX FAs can fly on most any route they're rated to fly that specific aircraft on. They then trade around slots with one another based on days/routes they want. But it's a little far-fetched to think that, either from some stroke of luck or intention that CX has Thai female FAs for LHR and HK males on CX253. CX F FAs are very intl as you point out (where as the younger ones in J and Y seem to be mainly from HK), but alas I have never seen racial types per flight as mentioned. On recent F flights to North America I have seen a consistent mix of HK, Korean, Phillippinos, Malaysian, Japanese and Thai. I can't speak for CX253, but I would suspect it is the same.
The last 6 times I've flown HKG-LHR in F i've been served by HK Males and Thai females. It makes for a great flight as I can speak some Thai and a little Cantonese. Perhaps this was a stroke of luck as you say.