Originally Posted by
gavinchan180
My return flight on August 2024 that my mum already booked will be using a Boeing 777-300ER that is configured in 4-class configuration, I think there will be no Aria Suites on the plane because those 777-300ERs with First class will not be retrofitting Aria Suites until at least 2025 at the earliest because of the 777X, the four-class 777-300ERs will be reconfigured to 3-class after retrofitting with Aria Suites.
Where is your source for this? I've noticed of late that you have been making similar claims RE. Cathay's fleet plans and possible reconfigurations, without backing them up with sources/links. Personally, I do feel that it is highly unlikely that Cathay would reconfigure all existing 4 class 77Ws to 3 class with Aria Suites. To do so, even with the incoming 77X would represent a significant drop in F capacity, particularly on key long and ultra-long haul routes, considering Cathay only have 21 77X on order. Cathay has always been known as a premium flag carrier, so First class provision in their fleet going forwards, particularly with the 77X delays, is going to be crucial.