Jan 5, 2016, 8:27 pm
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This thread is for specific A350 discussion.
For discussion regarding the A350-1000 please discuss here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-marco-polo-club/1909549-a350-1000-general-discussion.html
Seating Guide
A350 Seating Guide
Routes to be serviced by A350:
Cathay Pacific full fleet and route guide (search for 35G for A350): Cathay Pacific Fleet, Route and Configuration Guide
Useful thread: New route speculation for Cathay
Already operating or confirmed (date of commencement)
Amsterdam
Auckland
Barcelona
Brisbane
Brussels
Capetown
Christchurch
Dublin
Frankfurt (March 31, 2019)
London Gatwick
Madrid
Manchester
Melbourne
Newark
Paris
Perth
Rome
San Francisco
Seattle (March 31, 2019)
Toronto (Su,W,F Oct 31 2019)
Tel Aviv
Vancouver
Washington DC
Zurich (March 31, 2019)
Existing routes, speculated future equipment change to A350
Chicago
Milan
Los Angeles
Speculated future routes
For discussion regarding the A350-1000 please discuss here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cathay-pacific-marco-polo-club/1909549-a350-1000-general-discussion.html
Seating Guide
A350 Seating Guide
Routes to be serviced by A350:
Cathay Pacific full fleet and route guide (search for 35G for A350): Cathay Pacific Fleet, Route and Configuration Guide
Useful thread: New route speculation for Cathay
Already operating or confirmed (date of commencement)
Amsterdam
Auckland
Barcelona
Brisbane
Brussels
Capetown
Christchurch
Dublin
Frankfurt (March 31, 2019)
London Gatwick
Madrid
Manchester
Melbourne
Newark
Paris
Perth
Rome
San Francisco
Seattle (March 31, 2019)
Toronto (Su,W,F Oct 31 2019)
Tel Aviv
Vancouver
Washington DC
Zurich (March 31, 2019)
Existing routes, speculated future equipment change to A350
Chicago
Milan
Los Angeles
Speculated future routes
A350 general discussion
Jan 10, 2018, 7:25 am
#917
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: FRA/SXB
Programs: FB Gold
Posts: 1,997
When I flew the A350 in Y from EWR, I thought it was nice. The 2nd floor on an A380 is a tad quieter, but I appreciated the airy feel from the higher ceiling and bins.
I'm not a fan of the 777s from other carriers (AF, UA) and haven't flown CX's 777 to be honest, but thought the A350 was a nice plane to be on for Y.
I'm not a fan of the 777s from other carriers (AF, UA) and haven't flown CX's 777 to be honest, but thought the A350 was a nice plane to be on for Y.
Jan 11, 2018, 2:12 am
#918
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion, Bonvoy Platinum, HH Gold
Posts: 184
Couldn't believe how quiet the 350 was on my short flight from HKG to BKK last week.
Was in J, didn't really hear a thing except the FAs asking folks what they wanted to drink...
Was in J, didn't really hear a thing except the FAs asking folks what they wanted to drink...
Jan 11, 2018, 10:34 am
#919
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,745
Any thoughts about going a little out of my way to try the A350 J from BKK - HKG?
This would be switching from a morning flight on the A330 (herringbone) to a previous night flight on the A350. So overnighting in HKG instead of BKK. Transit HKG. It's an extra check in/out of the hotel in HKG plus the possibility of an aircraft swap I guess.
This would be switching from a morning flight on the A330 (herringbone) to a previous night flight on the A350. So overnighting in HKG instead of BKK. Transit HKG. It's an extra check in/out of the hotel in HKG plus the possibility of an aircraft swap I guess.
Jan 11, 2018, 2:17 pm
#920
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 192
On a more serious note, I flew in 11D recently. It was a last minute upgrade so I was grateful to be in J at all. Initially I was a bit concerned at the proximity of the bathroom, but once they closed the curtain and I put on an eyemask and earplugs it was absolutely fine. I guess fewer people visit the bathroom during a night flight anyway, and whatever noise they made wasn't enough to wake me up.
I was more irritated with the gentleman in 11G who put his bare feet up on the little divider between the seats. No class. D/G seats need more privacy.
Jan 11, 2018, 9:58 pm
#921
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 192
Well the seats are not the same, they're a definite upgrade. It is nicer but I don't think I'd go out of my way to fly an A350 (unless you need wifi).
Jan 11, 2018, 10:11 pm
#922
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: YVR, KUL
Programs: AC, MH, BA, AF-KL
Posts: 2,904
Jan 11, 2018, 10:54 pm
#923
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: CX MPC DM
Posts: 416
HKG-BKK is too short to appreciate the difference, but there are noticeable improvements which become obvious on longer flights (wifi, improved IFE, better storage, humidty etc). On routes such as SFO-HKG where the difference between a 77H and 35G is less than 2 hours I'd definitely consider the latter if I'm not in F. Of course, I get that some people might not care as much about those things, so it boils down to personal preference.
I know the 77G gets a lot of hate here but I prefer the PEY seating layout to the 77H. I like the big J lavatory on the 77G. I think the J seats on the 35G are not an improvement. They should have added more padding to make up for the lost space.
Last edited by synthkeys; Jan 11, 2018 at 11:58 pm
Jan 12, 2018, 6:18 am
#924
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: MPC-DM, Enrich-Plat
Posts: 1,310
.....Even though the 359 it's only 9 inches narrower than the 777, everything just feels a bit smaller. J seats are just a bit narrower and the pitch seems just a bit shorter. The lavatories in J are all very small, especially the one in the galley area in front of the mini-cabin.....
Of course, except the A320 series, that one has a tad more size inside.
Last edited by Cambo; Jan 12, 2018 at 9:23 pm Reason: Typos
Jan 12, 2018, 6:37 am
#925
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 116
I've flown a few times now on long haul 35G EWR-HKG in J, never PEY. I certainly appreciate the quietness, improved humidity, higher pressurization and improved IFE. However, I still miss the 77G in either PEY or J. Even though the 359 it's only 9 inches narrower than the 777, everything just feels a bit smaller. J seats are just a bit narrower and the pitch seems just a bit shorter. The lavatories in J are all very small, especially the one in the galley area in front of the mini-cabin.
Jan 16, 2018, 10:54 am
#926
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London
Programs: Many. Too many. I came here to cut them down. I failed.
Posts: 2,999
God knows where to put this, so this'll do. Flying HKG-MAN, first time with Cathay's new seat reservation system (at online only). Flight looks wide open (all Y Fare buckets 9) yet - 48 hours before departure only Emergency Exit (US$150) or 'Unaccompanied Minor' Seats available for selection (they are the ones the back of the plane). This looks abnormal to me - not even a stray middle seat.
Is this common, or will they allocate at airport? Thanks!
Is this common, or will they allocate at airport? Thanks!
Jan 16, 2018, 8:21 pm
#929
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: HKG
Posts: 1,053
God knows where to put this, so this'll do. Flying HKG-MAN, first time with Cathay's new seat reservation system (at online only). Flight looks wide open (all Y Fare buckets 9) yet - 48 hours before departure only Emergency Exit (US$150) or 'Unaccompanied Minor' Seats available for selection (they are the ones the back of the plane). This looks abnormal to me - not even a stray middle seat.
Is this common, or will they allocate at airport? Thanks!
Is this common, or will they allocate at airport? Thanks!
Jan 17, 2018, 3:12 am
#930
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 19,800
It happened to me (OLCI) and I had to get a seat allocated at In-Town Check In. On the day it turns out I've been opuped.