Originally Posted by frenzie01

Hello all,

I hope you can help me. I am about to book my first Cathay flight.
I never flew anything else apart from BA (tried all classes including Business and First).
This time I want to stick with a friend who flies in Economy and price conscious.

What I like about BA economy:
*I always upgrade my meal for £15. Meal delivered in proper plates and cutlery, real glass. Delicious food.
-Any similar option on Cathay? I am a fussy eater, do they have western options?

No pay-up meal but there is always some Western choice available. F&B is very weak at CX compared to most of its peers - don't expect anything, the ex-UK meals in Y are made in Germany and deep frozen for many months before serving...


*They are generous with drinks. I always get 2 GnTs without asking and wine with a meal. I have never been refused extra drink if I went to the galley. I also know my limits and never get drunk.
-How would this compare to Cathay?

You may need to wait for a while as CX = very understaffed; if flying out of LHR, there are many LHR based CX crew who may give you similar 'attitude'/work in similar culture as their BA peers

*There is usually very reasonable airport upgrade options.
-Does Cathay offers good cash upgrade options?

No.

Bonus question: would you recommend Cathay A350 vs BA 787 in economy?

Both are 3-3-3 but the A350 cabin is (quite a bit) wider than the 787. Also, the A350 has excellent IFE and wi-fi

Many thanks for helping me with this!