Jan 5, 2016, 8:27 pm
Last edit by: Eagle2000
This thread is for specific A350 discussion.
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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
Feb 5, 2018, 1:30 pm
#946
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Anyway, I have still to fly on an A350 that has had no problems at all. Every plane has had cracked mirrors, and most of them have problems with flimsy doors. I can't imagine I haven't been on a plane that hasn't been "rectified" so I think that even with rectification, the fitout of these planes is low quality.[/QUOTE]
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That's what I was alluding to in my post regarding the recent flight on B-LRF, everything seemed so flimsy and low quality compared to the fit and finish of the 777. I can't se CX replacing the whole cabin to a similar standard of the 777.
Anyway, I have still to fly on an A350 that has had no problems at all. Every plane has had cracked mirrors, and most of them have problems with flimsy doors. I can't imagine I haven't been on a plane that hasn't been "rectified" so I think that even with rectification, the fitout of these planes is low quality.[/QUOTE]
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That's what I was alluding to in my post regarding the recent flight on B-LRF, everything seemed so flimsy and low quality compared to the fit and finish of the 777. I can't se CX replacing the whole cabin to a similar standard of the 777.
Feb 5, 2018, 4:31 pm
#947
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: FRA/SXB
Programs: FB Gold
Posts: 1,980
I don't track specific aircraft, but I flew 3 A350s last month and didn't notice any issues with my Y seat or any of the Y lavatories......? I'd happily fly an A350 long-haul next time over a 777 (loud), except Lufthansa. They manage to make everything uncomfortable.
I have read about numerous quality and delivery issues at Zodiac, been in the news last year.
I have read about numerous quality and delivery issues at Zodiac, been in the news last year.
Feb 6, 2018, 4:10 pm
#948
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,281
Just got off CX676 from TLV onboard B-LRT; this was my first time with CX and first time on A359. I was travelling in Y (in 40K, great seat) and while I was much impressed by CX, I cannot say the same about the A359. Okay, it's quiet and comfy but I found the interior design to be either outdated (the upper baggage console, for example), or cheap (most notably the digital panel with the no smoking etc. symbols).
And then there was that:
And then there was that:
Feb 6, 2018, 5:48 pm
#949
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: FRA/SXB
Programs: FB Gold
Posts: 1,980
Just got off CX676 from TLV onboard B-LRT; this was my first time with CX and first time on A359. I was travelling in Y (in 40K, great seat) and while I was much impressed by CX, I cannot say the same about the A359. Okay, it's quiet and comfy but I found the interior design to be either outdated (the upper baggage console, for example), or cheap (most notably the digital panel with the no smoking etc. symbols).
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Feb 6, 2018, 5:53 pm
#950
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,281
Feb 6, 2018, 7:01 pm
#952
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,281
Feb 21, 2018, 8:49 pm
#953
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/cath...l#post28203316
My question at the time of the announced refit was since only the first 3 frames are having their J seats fully refitted, and the rest would have remedial work done, would that mean some of the aircraft would be "lesser"?
Anyway, I have still to fly on an A350 that has had no problems at all. Every plane has had cracked mirrors, and most of them have problems with flimsy doors. I can't imagine I haven't been on a plane that hasn't been "rectified" so I think that even with rectification, the fitout of these planes is low quality.
My question at the time of the announced refit was since only the first 3 frames are having their J seats fully refitted, and the rest would have remedial work done, would that mean some of the aircraft would be "lesser"?
Anyway, I have still to fly on an A350 that has had no problems at all. Every plane has had cracked mirrors, and most of them have problems with flimsy doors. I can't imagine I haven't been on a plane that hasn't been "rectified" so I think that even with rectification, the fitout of these planes is low quality.
This aircraft is about 14 months old - I wonder if the interiors were respecified after CX realised the initial lightweight versions were also low quality.
Feb 25, 2018, 10:15 pm
#954
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX DM
Posts: 14
I was on B-LRX and this is the only A350 that doesn't have any noticeable problem. On the returning sector, I was on B-LRK and everything is broken. The loose finishing on the K class seat, cracked mirror in the front left toilet, no light in the right side toilet between the 2 J cabins, and of course, all the plastic wood trims on the table were peeled. I can't imagine how CX can accept such poor quality on this new aircraft. The older A330 or the 777-300ER stand much better to the abuse.
Feb 25, 2018, 10:39 pm
#955
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: Marco Polo Club, KF
Posts: 208
I was on B-LRX and this is the only A350 that doesn't have any noticeable problem. On the returning sector, I was on B-LRK and everything is broken. The loose finishing on the K class seat, cracked mirror in the front left toilet, no light in the right side toilet between the 2 J cabins, and of course, all the plastic wood trims on the table were peeled. I can't imagine how CX can accept such poor quality on this new aircraft. The older A330 or the 777-300ER stand much better to the abuse.
Feb 27, 2018, 12:46 pm
#956
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SE ASIA
Programs: SQ KF GO, OZ GO, QR PC PLAT, TG ROP SL, LCAH SL, IHG SPIRE, Marriott BONVOY GO, HILTON GO
Posts: 641
Best seat in Y
Just got off CX676 from TLV onboard B-LRT; this was my first time with CX and first time on A359. I was travelling in Y (in 40K, great seat) and while I was much impressed by CX, I cannot say the same about the A359. Okay, it's quiet and comfy but I found the interior design to be either outdated (the upper baggage console, for example), or cheap (most notably the digital panel with the no smoking etc. symbols).
40K is a bulkhead window seat, am I right? Any particular reason why you didn't select 59AC/HK OR 60AK?
The legroom in those seats seem to be better than the bulkhead & easy access getting in & out of the seat (esp. the window).
Seriously .. ? 9 across in a 787 Y config. is absolute torture
Feb 27, 2018, 1:29 pm
#957
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,281
I've not flown in Y in the A350 but I've got HKGEWR this summer & a few short hops to BKK before that.
40K is a bulkhead window seat, am I right? Any particular reason why you didn't select 59AC/HK OR 60AK?
The legroom in those seats seem to be better than the bulkhead & easy access getting in & out of the seat (esp. the window).
40K is a bulkhead window seat, am I right? Any particular reason why you didn't select 59AC/HK OR 60AK?
The legroom in those seats seem to be better than the bulkhead & easy access getting in & out of the seat (esp. the window).
Given all that and the fact that you're further back I think row 40 is the winner for me.
I meant design-wise. Y on the 787 on most carriers is not great.
Apr 1, 2018, 8:15 am
#958
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 3
Flew B-LRR this morning from HKG to LGW.
Business class Right lavatories had the issue where the light symbol shows as Vacant despite the fact someone's inside. Quite a few pax tried to get in several times...
My seat was in good condition overall, no noticeable defect.
Business class Right lavatories had the issue where the light symbol shows as Vacant despite the fact someone's inside. Quite a few pax tried to get in several times...
My seat was in good condition overall, no noticeable defect.
Apr 1, 2018, 10:55 pm
#959
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: CRK MNL
Programs: CX Gold
Posts: 1,281
Flew B-LRX MNL-HKG in J, everything seems in good condition. But the armrest is hard to raise up and to lock down. I think it’s because of the upholstery rubbing together that’s causing it.
Then flew back in B-LRL in PE. Also did not see anything out of condition.
Then flew back in B-LRL in PE. Also did not see anything out of condition.
Apr 3, 2018, 11:04 am
#960
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Red Bull Arena
Programs: Mosaic, AsiaMiles, Mabuhay, Alaska
Posts: 54
My wife did not like the seat at all. She's short, so she didn't have a seat frame in front of her where she could rest her feet. Also, she got uncomfortable with the smell of poop wafting through the lavatories in front of us.