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SLGO Oct 28, 2024 9:23 am


Originally Posted by pochi (Post 36628856)
Well, that's not a surprise if it's NRT.

HND is premium-heavy. 548/549 must serve F in some sense. For 542-543, that's an overnight parking flight, so they must consider if 77J parked at outport, what can they do.
Eventually, Aria will serve HND but I guess that would be at least S25 (It seems CX planned to cancel the 548/549 77A arrangement, cannot book First for HND in the S25 schedule)

Agreed. My bet is on the 520/521 pair, which was served by 77W in S24. Not sure about W24 though.

Andrew3 Oct 28, 2024 9:25 am

I am flying to Singapore in February. According to news from the launch event, 77J might be used in Singapore routes. In February, the only flight planed to use 77K to operate is CX739. Does anyone have any clue whether if there is any possibility that this flight will be changed into 77J in the future or is there other flights that have a higher possibility. Thanks:)

Barrybenjamin Oct 28, 2024 6:59 pm

Any insight which LHR flight will be on Aria Suite for NS25. It’s more of pure gambling for now but trying to maximise the possibility for an Aria Suite.

djsflynn Oct 28, 2024 7:56 pm


Originally Posted by Barrybenjamin (Post 36631021)
Any insight which LHR flight will be on Aria Suite for NS25. It’s more of pure gambling for now but trying to maximise the possibility for an Aria Suite.

I think rhysflies may have had some inkling? You'd think it would be unlikely to be a current CX 777 flight if that means losing First off this prime route, but then it's more a roll of the dice as to which other flight it'd be...

percysmith Oct 28, 2024 8:03 pm


Originally Posted by Barrybenjamin (Post 36631021)
Any insight which LHR flight will be on Aria Suite for NS25. It’s more of pure gambling for now but trying to maximise the possibility for an Aria Suite.

(Sorry can't help myself) BA31/32 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...l#post36608218 . BA31/32 will be A351 over NS25.

majorpuppy Oct 28, 2024 8:49 pm

If I had to guess for LHR it would be 250/255 as it has good timings and uses a 77K now

For Tokyo it likely isn't any of the ones using a 77P, maybe one of the later flights from HK to promote it to foreign flyers

CX828 Oct 28, 2024 10:21 pm


Originally Posted by majorpuppy (Post 36631203)
If I had to guess for LHR it would be 250/255 as it has good timings and uses a 77K now

I would suspect it will be this rotation too, unless they decide to make CX250 F and then send back the 77J earlier in the day from LHR on CX252. With 3 planes in service they can easily do CX255/CX250 though. These are also more aligned with BA 35K too

drivingflyingwalking Oct 29, 2024 1:44 am


Originally Posted by majorpuppy (Post 36631203)
If I had to guess for LHR it would be 250/255 as it has good timings and uses a 77K now

For Tokyo it likely isn't any of the ones using a 77P, maybe one of the later flights from HK to promote it to foreign flyers

Aircraft sits a long time on the ground in LHR on this rotation that might put them off!

CX828 Oct 29, 2024 2:59 am


Originally Posted by Andrew3 (Post 36629768)
I am flying to Singapore in February. According to news from the launch event, 77J might be used in Singapore routes. In February, the only flight planed to use 77K to operate is CX739. Does anyone have any clue whether if there is any possibility that this flight will be changed into 77J in the future or is there other flights that have a higher possibility. Thanks:)

Believe they only were quoted saying between now and end of year other short haul destination might temporarily see 77J including SIN, NRT, PVG, TPE. I don't think anyone knows yet about Jan25 onwards. What we do know is they will have 3 aircraft fitted by then and plan to launch the product to long haul routes. This will likely tie up all 3 aircraft for most of the time, though they may try to squeeze a short haul in to maximise utilisation. SIN might be a bit too far though.

CarefreeBA Oct 29, 2024 9:38 am

I have a few pieces of information scattered and although nothing is confirmed, I can 'derive' a few things:

- CX have no intention of guaranteeing an aircraft on a certain route. Let's say it originally schedules a 77J and then it breaks. Are passengers going to want to be waiting 10hours for another one or be on their way to their destination. Therefore, just like its COVID recovery, any claims of 'maximising the usage' of 77J can be disregarded.

- Anything which is operated by an A350 so far will stay as an A350 most likely. The reason schedules are arranged by aircraft family (777s vs A350s on long haul) is the provision of aircrew. The x 777 pilots still need their flying hours

- CX251/252 will not be replaced by the 77J. It would be a PR disaster in Hong Kong if they operated a 'First Class Lounge' out of LHR and had no First Class (other airlines would get away with this, but it would be a walking meme across HK Instagram if that happened)

- Whilst I have a strong suspicion of a date/flight, it's not yet (and until it is, it won't be) confirmed so will avoid saying anything for the time being. If my suspicions are correct, then it's nothing that we don't expect.

djsflynn Oct 31, 2024 12:19 am

I don't believe this has yet been shared here: it's the new Aria Suite campaign "Where Artistry Takes Flight."


Where Artistry Takes Flight captures the spirit of taking Business class to an artform, says the brand. Inspired by its human-centric designs, the campaign challenges the world to see the Aria Suite less like another airline product, and more like a thoughtfully crafted work of art.

With the Aria Suite’s unique sculptural form, ambient lighting, crafted textiles, all thoughtfully designed, it places the viewer at the centre of the Aria Suite experience: now you can feel this artistry as you fly through the skies.

The launch film depicts a journey within the Aria Suite, from take-off to landing, emphasising the feeling that each feature evokes: adjustable warm lighting that feels like the sun; a sculptural, wrap-around design that creates the sensation of a private escape; a curated collection of ‘Gallery in the Skies’ artworks, depicted through painterly skies; grassy fields that echo the breathable sensation of rohi’s woven wool; while flowing fabrics capture the comfort and softness of the Aria Suite’s bedding.

derek2010 Oct 31, 2024 9:24 am

does anyone think that B-KQH is being installed with Aria Suites, at the expense of First Class ?

csardas Nov 2, 2024 10:11 am

Just took CX367 yesterday. I was initially at 19K. At PVG checkin the ground staff told me that there was a seat control issue so I was reassigned to 19G. She also told me there're 3 seats having similar problems. Hope that will be fixed soon.

I am 186cm and 85kg and I feel OK when laid down. But my knees are easy to hit the table or the table stand when trying to turn left and right.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f859cca68.jpg

I love the light and interior design. I can feel the concept of a personal space that Aria conveys but I am keen to know how they would balance the leg room and the giant HD screen - not that friendly to tall guys.


mcmc3 Nov 2, 2024 12:01 pm


Originally Posted by csardas (Post 36642906)
Just took CX367 yesterday. I was initially at 19K. At PVG checkin the ground staff told me that there was a seat control issue so I was reassigned to 19G. She also told me there're 3 seats having similar problems. Hope that will be fixed soon.

I am 186cm and 85kg and I feel OK when laid down. But my knees are easy to hit the table or the table stand when trying to turn left and right.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0f859cca68.jpg

I love the light and interior design. I can feel the concept of a personal space that Aria conveys but I am keen to know how they would balance the leg room and the giant HD screen - not that friendly to tall guys.

Do you feel the footwell is smaller than before?

csardas Nov 2, 2024 7:29 pm


Originally Posted by mcmc3 (Post 36643146)
Do you feel the footwell is smaller than before?

Personally I feel it is a bit smaller or narrower than the A350's. And the first row of the cabin (row 11 and row 19) does not seem to have extra room from I have experienced. ( I am in Row 19)



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