Originally Posted by
ralph4878
Yes, I've done this. Yet, the reservation is still listed as "confirmed" and I was able to select seats for both of my flights...there were already a number of seats on the ORD-HKG leg assigned. I'm wondering if they are "selling" seats on some flights through partners that the plan on flying primarily for cargo...
Cathey may cancel the flight when the date is approaching and if the seats in that season do not sell well. It was common pre-COVID: Cathay occationally canceled flights those were not selling well.