Originally Posted by
QRC3288
yes, it's quite common for CX to allow tight connecting pax to sit up front for landing. and if seats aren't available, they will tell you to basically push up through the front and permit you to cross the curtain to deplane with biz pax.
My assumption is that OP is already in J since he mentioned the J configs
that being said. One thing I pride CX for doing is managing supertight connections. On this point, I would mention though is luggage may not make it if the inbound arrives under MCT. Keep a set of spare change in the carry ons