There is nothing superior about CX operating regional Business class from HKG to some of their middle east destinations.
Agreed but as a whole less transits is appealing when doing a multi destination trip. The older seating also I'm told is sporadic as there are times the new herringbone config is used. I also think on the ground CX is going to handle processes a tad better. I've heard very mixed reports on RJ ground handling.
CJ