Originally Posted by
arxxxx
Agree that it is disappointing to lose Q Suites in HKG route, but using exCathay aircraft is probably due to high demand on premium class (Business + First)
For example in May, there were more than 25 days when more than 43 passengers travelled QR818/817 in premium cabin.
There were a few days QR818/817 had 100% loading on premium cabin.
If QR use 777-300ER with 42J, there is a chance that business cabin will full, but around 70-80% loading in economy.
QR gives out Premium Economy for free (they sell as Economy) to status members or at an extra charge for non-status member.
Last time my flight HKG-DOH had just 1x person in F class cabin too with her partner in J mini-cabin (so maybe an upgrade)...
The sad part is also that I actually don't feel these planes are well-maintained - at least A7-BOB was pretty in pretty bad shape with seat 11K falling apart