CX Y on a 744
 

I read every single possible thread on FT and Cathaytalk about exit row/bulkhead seating in Y on a Cathay 744, and have snagged 44C for LAX-HKG-SFO, but I keep thinking maybe I should give 44A a try? On such a long flight, I'd really rather be a little more out of the way, but everything I've read makes the door sound like a real obtrusion. I flew 44A last year, but only NRT-HKG, and a family member was in 44B, so I probably could angle my legs with no problem. Does being able to lean/sleep on the wall make 44A worth the slight hassle?

How much room is there in row 30--there isn't nearly as much specific information about 30 as opposed to 44? I'm 6'5" , so should I just forget about it altogether?

Thanks!

I just did LAX-HKG a couple weeks ago, and being my first time on CX I made note of the "preferred" seats. I was in 44H, and was VERY glad I wasn't in 44A/K... that looked tight, and I'm only 5'8". You'd have to do quite a bit of angling to get your legs straight. Also, I didn't find people invade my space on the aisle too much. My advice... forget 44A.

I can't attest to Row 30, as my plane didn't have it.

The emergency chute housing will definitely be an obstruction to you given your height.

I normally go for 44A/K on an overnight flight rather than 44C/H because I feel the benefit of being able to lean against the wall is worth sacrificing the extra shoulder room you get from seat C/H. But then I am only 5'10.

Another benefit I find with A/K is that they are further from the toilet, marginally.

30C is great - used it on numerous LAX - HKG flights on CX881 - only Yao Ming's legs could possibly touch the F/A's in the jumpseat in front of you. One downside: there is a Lav there and so you will have people standing there from time to time. As KO2546 said, the chute housing will be an issue for 30A - I'm 5'9" and it restricted how I could move my legs.
I'd imagine your left knee would be hitting it frequently.

Is there any leg room worth mentioning at the row 30 bulkhead, or would the bulkhead restrict full leg extension? I'm on the CX 885, which is usually a normal 744 with a larger Y cabin, not the 74J.

West Coast Ace, I think what you are describing is row 44 (the emergency exit row) and not 30 because row 30 is bulkhead and doesn't have crew seat opposite or a toilet nearby. You are right about the leg room though, I often wonder whether it would be possible to use the pan of the the crew seat as an ottoman... Not at 5'10" I guess!

Oneworldboy - row 30 on a 744 doesn't offer full leg extension, but I remember making a mental note to myself once that the HJK side has more leg room than the ABC side. Can someone pls confirm or otherwise?

If that is the same aircraft as the one between SFO and HKG, there is a LAV in front of ABC but not in front of HJK. HJK should have more leg room.

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Cat..._747-400_A.php

Both of my flights will be on 744 aircraft, not 74J, so yes, it appears there is a lav on the 30 ABC side but not the HJK side. That row 30 HJK looks pretty appealing, especially if I wouldn't have to worry about people crowding my legs in the loo queue. I wouldn't care so much in 44A/K, but 44C/H look to be in the middle of the lobby.

I have to say that there was so much room that I didn't mind that there were people standing in front of me, and never did anyone kick my feet when stretched out.

Yes. I fouled up...

Thanks for the help. I'll be sure to scout the 30HJK side, which looks like it has a considerable advantage over 30ABC. Also, row 30 lets one disembark right after the premium passengers, which is always a nice bonus.