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All aircraft are limited in range as you start adding payload. The 77W can carry more weight over short-medium distances, but at ultra long ranges the A350 becomes better.

Aer Lingus will have modelled the 7000nm range on carrying roughly 40,000kg of payload. At that range the 77W can carry 10t more but will use more fuel doing it. At extreme ranges (8000nm+) the A350 will outfly and outcarry the 77W. It can fly almost 10,000nm with no payload, well over 1,000nm more than the 777.

G-CIVC

Thanks for the info...it will be a sad, sad day when this happens
Any idea where the 77Hs will be headed? Or retrofitted for regional ops?

goodml

Flew for the first time on CX these past few days. We were in PEY on 77W from YYZ to HKG and then the 350 HKG to MEL. We enjoyed the PEY product very much and particularly on the 350. On both legs I had chosen 33 H & K which is the last row in PEY. Initially the seats seemed narrower and were definitely less padded on the 350 but in the end we found them more comfortable. The leg rest was a definite improvement over the footrest on 77W (which we didn't mind btw). There are no middle seats in row 33 on this 350, just 2 on either side and you actually end up beside the bassinets at the front of economy but the very heavy curtain closes on the diagonal and was kept closed most of the time so there is separation. My noise cancelling head phones took care of any outside noise there may or may not have been. The recline is generous and while it is close quarters when the person ahead is fully reclined, the IFE screen is adjustable, and I was able to still climb out over my sleeping husband when necessary but, obv could not do so wth a stranger .

I was seated right at the engine and had some concerns but this is a very quiet, smooth riding bird. The improvements to cabin pressure and lighting on this class are noticeable and appreciated. I had difficulty sleeping on the 15 hour first flight on the 77W but on this one, had dinner while watching American Hustle and then completely zonked for a solid 5 hours. Felt completely rested after and awoke to breakfast service. Our last trip to MEL, one leg was on a united 787, albeit in their economy plus which is no comparison, but we also felt similarly better after that fight over the 77W and I believe that to be due to the pressure and lighting enhancements in part. Sadly, our trip home leaves from SYD so no 350 in our near future but we'd definitely seek one out when booking again.

TravelwhileyouEat

SFO in the Wiki shows October 31, 2017 as the commencement date ... but A350 shows on earlier dates (don't know the exact date it will first appear)... example below is for October 29, 2017 which is the earliest date I can find going back to October 20 and moving forward.





Edit: Image doesn't want to load ... but here's a link to it http://imgur.com/a/4rg8l

GE90-115B

I doubt any 77H frames will be retrofitted to regional ops until CX start receiving their 777X's.

Aus106080

Both BOS and ORD have first class and it is daily(bos route will become daily in late march)
I think A350 will not used for these two routes unless cx plans to have 2nd daily flight

QRC3288

I noticed 20A/K on 35G are missing the front windows (this is the front row of the rear mini-cabin). Ie, these seats only have the window at your head, not your feet. Forgot once again to check out the front section, unfortunately.

Cathay Pacific Fleet, Guide and Route Information. I've updated the fleet guide here to match.

If anyone has any observations from Y, PEY or the front section of J, please advise. We also track door "bumps" in Y class if those exist on 35G.

manymany

I've just done CX712 BKK-HKG in 14A and then connected on to CX293 HKG-FCO in 15A. I wouldn't say there were any obstructions in either seat. With 15A you only get one window to look out of and you need to lean forward a bit. That was all.

kaka

Got an opup like 2 weeks ago on the HKG-KIX redeye. However that's where the good ended. got bugbites from the seat when i was sleeping and realized i had rashes as i was leaving the airport.(and i took photos then - after i left the airport)

all they cares was to pay for my doctor bill. but have my own insurance anyways.

then i found on CX Secrets that people also found the same problem.

So im wondering if anyone here also encountered this? (and if any (reasonable) compensation ought to be due?)

FlyPointyEnd

Found this article on Facebook last weekend "Damaged, substandard Zodiac seats hit Cathay Pacific image"

sxc

There's a thread started for this:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/catha...fic-image.html

Since it seems to be a pretty serious escalating issue, it deserves its own thread so let's discuss the quality of the seats there.

sxc
Cathay Pacific Moderator

djsflynn

Two more CX A350s winging their way down under: Perth's daily service gets A350'd on October 29, as does Melbourne's CX 134/135. MEL-HKG CX104/105 is also an A350, leaving CX178/163 on a Boeing 777-300ER.

TomYoung

So more A330s to be reassigned. How? Where?

QRC3288

thank you

good question. anyone know? It seems like there are going to be a lot of long-haul A330s floating around the CX regional fleet....which is awesome on its own....there must be a catch somewhere? Anything to reduce the likelihood of that crappy regional J class.

Jed

Flew LGW-HKG in PEY last week on the A350. Overall very impressed with the seat. The more than half empty cabin doubtless helped. Must be one of the best Premium Economy Hard products out there?