777 J seats vs A330
 

I've just taken hkg to jfk on cx840 on the new asias world city aircraft. I noticed a few differences compared to my J seats on the A330.

- the position of the tv and table are different relative to each other. On the a330 it was possible to open the table when the tv screen was fully extended. On the 777 this wasn't possible.

- there is now an Ethernet and USB port at each seat

- the seat seemed to be slightly less claustrophobic. Don't know if this was a real difference or just perception. I suspect the 777 seat was angled more to the front as it seemed easier to look out the window. Again it might have just been perception.

- the seat seemed longer. I don't know if its just because I pushed my head further back when sleeping but my feet definitely didn't touch the ottoman surround as much as on the a330.

- being a newer plane the seat seemed to be in better shape but that's prob just because of the newness

the high ceilings of the 777 certainly make a difference to the airiness and I think it is now my aircraft of choice.

Er, that would be perhaps a couple of months newer. If the seats are showing their age in 6 months imagine what they'll be like in 6 years!

Actually the 33Bs are also new to the fleet.

I think the airbus seats will be smaller than the Boeing, which is consistent with VS as well. (their 346 seats are slightly smaller than the 744)

I think the best J class seats on CX now are the Upper deck 74A becasue it is 7 inches longer and the ottoman is bigger

It's that much longer?

yes because where the side lockers used to be, this is all turn into the seat space. I highly enjoyed the new seats compare to the old one on the UD 74A. the 33B is not that good, the airbag seat belt and the smaller ottoman and less length makes it inferior.

Which seat did you like best on the UD J 74A?

It's definitely longer, but it's kinda "bs" long. I have now had two flights on 74A upstairs when that part didn't fit properly, it's just really cheap hard plastic over nothing...underneath are hoards of wire and strips of metal that connect to the airframe. Definitely not made to be part of the "seat" (the only thing that makes you think so is that it has the same seat fabric over it). Not exactly reassuring...honestly, it's just cheap hard plastic and when it doesn't fit properly when you law down it's very awkward, because the angles of the hard plastic jab you in the face. I'm not sure what caused it to get out of shape like that, but I spent a good 30 minutes on each flight trying to make it fit back in its place but it wouldn't. So I just got more vouchers from the ISM, I'm at $700 right now...it's a ridiculous collection, primarily on the back of weird things happening in the new J and F.

Anyhow though, I wish they had made that more cushioned so it actually was a longer "seat", as opposed to fabric over hard plastic. I've taken to bringing along an extra pillow with me on 74A flights upstairs in J so I can maximize that space, because if you don't I've found it actually hurts when you lay on it. It's pretty good if you're willing to customize though, grab extra cushions, blankets, whatever I bring my own pillow,I used my coat once, if you do that then more space is pretty good.

I agree that the 3-point seat belt is much better than the Airbag. Also, there seems to be more space between the seat and the partition on the 747 which means access to the magazine pocket is much easier.

Any thoughts on best J seat on the 777 new configuration? I am assuming a window seat. I have grabbed the bulkhead as Seatguru gave it a slight advantage but looking for actual experience.

All the seats are much of a muchness. There is a mini cabin at the front which has just 2 rows (8 seats) but I feel this is too crowded. So I would just take a seat a few rows from the front of the second cabin to avoid the noise of the galley, but to still get served meals first.

The second cabin is looooooong.

There's really no such thing as a window seat in the new J, if by "window seat" you mean one from which you can comfortably look out of a window.

I am about to get on the same plane for the same flight, B-KPF "Asia's low-flyby-pilot-got-sacked World City". I'll report back from seat 2D. He he.

Good - that will check if ethernet is working.

I think they are just placebos for now. They aren't mentioned anywhere in the user guides, not even the one about the seat itself. Honestly, I didn't bother to try them, I try to avoid working on these long hauls.