Just came off PEK-JFK on an almost brand new 77W. It was the first time I flew CA transpac. It was ^! The seat is almost identical to PMCO 777 seat; however, food was better and IFE seemed to have more international choices than UA's.
While I was enjoying my flight, the thought came through me about switching my regular UA PEK-EWR flights to CA PEK-JFK. Clearly, JFK is easier to get to/from Manhattan. I do lose out on Premier bonus and fare bonus miles and GS qualification for $ spent if I jump to CA on this route.
I have been skeptical about CA for years having experienced inconsistent and often low quality offerings and services.
Now the world seems to move on and I should have an open mind. Airlines do improve and regress often, and one should not pinpoint on past experience only.
I will be returning on CA JFK-PEK in a couple of days and will fly PEK-EWR on UA next week. It will be a good to compare the two objectively.
Originally Posted by
EzzerBKK
Sorry to rain on the parade but recently did BKK - PEK - BKKin J on the new 777-200 planes. Was certainly nice seats, layouts and good service,however, and this is a big one - both planes were filthy and there just doesn't seem to be much of a standards on cleaning (common in China) and that was a shame.
All the cabin walls had marks on them (easily cleanable marks), windows were smudged and worst of all, around my seat were strands of hair and dust/dirt particles from god knows when.
Ended up with rashes after flight.
Real shame on that...
I am glad you pointed this out. I have less than satisfactory experience on CA 772.
Perhaps it will be my next photo trip report to focus on various international routes and air configurations that I have flown on CA in recent months.