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QRC3288
is that true? I thought CX mgmt is on the record saying they can take a fully loaded 77G of 340 pax, plus a full load of cargo.
CX's 77Ws are relatively lightly loaded in the pax cabin as far as dense config 77Ws go. Maybe it doesn't affect CX? Even 77G, CX's most-dense pax config 77W has 340 seats, vs 360+ for EK?
Airline manufacturers and the airlines themselves are so deceptive with these stats I don't precisely know what's correct, but I thought CX's 77Ws at least could go to JFK and EWR with a full complement of pax and cargo.
Either way, my guess is CX has a lightly-enough loaded 35G that it won't be a big deal. And as a passenger this is definitely an upgrade. Not to mention, if you're a WiFi-using pax CX has a distinct advantage over UA. Because you can use CX Wifi over China, while most other carriers can't. And EWR at least one direction almost always flies 2-3 hours over China airspace. I doubt anyone will know that or care too much but still useful I suppose.
According to Boeing documentation a 'typical 3 class' 777-300ER can do 5,600nm with a full payload. After that the payload has to be reduced to load the extra fuel required. I have no idea what the CX specs are, but given NYC is 7,000nm and LAX 6,300nm i struggle to see how different they can be from Boeing's standard.
I have also heard AA's HKG bound 77Ws can have problems with the takeoff run at LAX if the conditions are poor.