Originally Posted by
QRC3288
CX is definitely betting big on PEY with the 77J. We will have to see the layout of 777X to appreciate where exactly the 77J fits in to the longer term portfolio. My guess is the CX 777X will be very premium heavy, with a lot of PEY and J (and F of course), at expense of Y. Basically replacing the role of the 77A.
I did read online where a CX executive said the 777X will come in two different configurations: a 4-class config with F; and a 3-class config with only J/Y+/Y. It's eerily similar to how CX chose to create subsets for the 777-300ER in the form of 77A/77K variants (old timers will remember these frames were formerly called 77G/77H before 3-4-3 abreast Y became a thing). Perhaps the 4-class 777X frames will be placed on routes where CX used to send the 77A with F service before COVID, essentially restoring F service for good; whereas the non-F 777X config will pretty much give CX the flexibility of deploying it onto any longhaul route they have no intention of selling F on. The 777X variant without F is essentially another asset that can be used interchangeably with 77J/35G/35K depending on market needs and operational considerations.