Actually, I wasn't given the option to check in for my DXB-LHR flight, as the ticket for that flight was on a seperate book. Same itinerary, but somehow my coupon books were seperated and I only gave them the LHR-DXB one. Plus I didn't really feel like getting funny looks from the check-in agents anywayz..

As for seat comfort and utility between CX, BA and UA, here are my thoughts:

UA - The seats are padded just right, and I love the different settings including the massage function. I found that after using it throughout the entire flight really does make you feel a lot more refreshed at the end of the flight. I find the bed position a little cramped at the feet, but it's actually alright when I lower the armrest and stick my knee out to the side. I also find the storage compartment on the side and also in front of you a plus.

CX - Their seats are a little hard in the sitting or recline position, and I'm dissapointed that there aren't that many seat functions. When you change it into a bed, it's great though especially with a duvet on the bottom. I like the fact that my favorite seat, 2A and 2K have plenty of width for my feet. The tables are also really nice, as they're much larger than UA and BA, and I can normally work on my laptop plus have a multiple of other things on it as well. Their entertainment system is also very nice, but I don't like the fact that they reuse the same headphone over and over again. Plus the screen size is overhyped. You're sitting so far from it, it basically feels like the same size as other airlines.

BATheir seat comfort is about the same as CX, but I don't like the coffin shape. It's just not wide enough for my feet. Also, I can't really say for sure, as I was on a 777 with the older suites. But I really disliked the table. It was like a table turned on it's side. It's longer than it's wide, and it's a really strange shape to eat on. I guess it's good if you have a guest, but seriously, I'm sure that doesn't happen very often. The entertainment system on my flights were ancient, and the screen is even smaller than UA's screens.

Overall, I would rate the CX and UA suites similar.. They both have shortcomings and good points, whereas the BA suite is seriously lagging behind. Time for them to do an overhaul and bring out a new F product.