<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by oneworld Fan:
glenngpr, just a word of caution, the HKG/BNE flights are operated using a regional business class product. It is a comfortable product (like the old long haul business class) but with reduced seat pitch.
As I can see, all your other flights will have the new lie-flat seats and they are FANTASTIC - you will enjoy them! Great airline and service. The lounge product in HKG is simply outstanding. The Pier will be closed when you visit but in the future, make sure you visit this lounge. The Wing has been voted as the best airline lounge in the world by the Forbes magazine.
As for seats, I recommend the following:
A34C YVR-HKG: 11 and 15 AC, DG, HK
A330 HKG-BNE: Seats 15, 16, 17 AC, DG, HK
A333 SYD-HKG: Seats 12AC, DG and HK
74J HKG-LAX: 81AC, 86AC and HK (Upper Deck)
The service onboard Cathay Pacific's Business Class is top notch. What frequent flyer status do you have with oneworld? If you are oneworld Emerald, then you will be invited to the Cathay Pacific First Class lounge which is a fantastic experience.
I look forward to reading your trip report. When do you fly?
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Oneworld fan,
Thank you so much for your insight. It is greatly appreciated.
I am not traveling until Christmas time, but now is the time to pre-reserve seats--hence the questions.
I am an AA EXP, which places me in the Emerald classification.
I do have one more question. Since there are five in my party, I was looking at the lower deck in the 747. Any seat recommendations there?
Again thanks.