Originally Posted by ba273

Hi, I've got a few flights coming up with Cathay and wondered could anyone tell me what to expect and anything to avoid. I flew CX in Y about 6 years ago but this will be my first time in J?

Interesting question. Yes, according what we have heard it will indeed be your first time in J.

JNB-HKG on a 744

HKG-PEK, PEK-HKG, HKG-DPS on A330

DPS-HKG on a 744

I've got upper deck seats on the two 744 flights and window seats on the A330

The best seats for me on the UD are 86A, 86K, 86C, 86H (in that order). Normally if I don't get those I will choose a aisle in the middle section downstairs unless if loads are close to capacity.
On the A330 (regional) all the seats in J are basically the same. Normally, I either take a bulkhead window or a aisle seat in the middle. It's your call.

What meals can I expect on the flights?

Check out the J menus thread. Generally they are good, but not great. In case you are used to flying US Domestic Flights, CX always serves a hot meal in J and a full meal unless if the flight is very short (>2 hrs) and isn't during mealtimes. On the longhaul you will get Lunch and Breakfast and

Which lounge is best at Hong Kong the Wing or the Pier?

If you're talking about the J side it's too close to call IMO. Go to whichever one is closest to your gate - that's the way most passengers decide anyway.


Any information would be brilliant.

Thanks,

Chris