Cathay Pacific 4-Class 77W Brisbane

[rjwx]

Hey all!

I noticed that Cathay has loaded 4-class 77Ws with First Class seating (as opposed to a 3-class 77W in the months prior) into their BNE schedule starting in December according to ExpertFlyer. I understand that they aren't selling First on this route, since the First Class seats are being sold as Business Class, so will 6 lucky business class passengers get to sit in first class seats for the flight?

How likely is it that Cathay updates the schedule in the coming months and moves it back to a 3-class 777?

TIA

 

[Scash]

Hopefully not. We have a QFF awards booking on CX in J on the 9 November HKG-BNE which originally was on the A350 but was able to request seats 1A and 2A when it was changed to the 77W.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hey all!

I noticed that Cathay has loaded 4-class 77Ws with First Class seating (as opposed to a 3-class 77W in the months prior) into their BNE schedule starting in December according to ExpertFlyer. I understand that they aren't selling First on this route, since the First Class seats are being sold as Business Class, so will 6 lucky business class passengers get to sit in first class seats for the flight?

How likely is it that Cathay updates the schedule in the coming months and moves it back to a 3-class 777?

TIA

Yes, I saw a trip report where ‘lucky’ pax were seated in the F cabin.

I suppose it depends on demand. I’ve been on CX 4-class sold as 3-class where they have blocked the F cabin with no pax at all. But it seems for now at least that isn’t being applied to the AU routes.

 

[Danger]

Perth, too.

I have an AS J award PER-HKG in December and I'm seated in 1A.

 

[kkl]

Looks like they have blocked on Row 1 and 2.

 

[danielt25]

do they unblock the row 1 and 2 at a certain T- time? I'm on CX156 BNE/HKG with the first class seating

 

[fantastikforce]

I would also like to know as speaking to their team on WhatsApp didn't work for me.

 

[AIRwin]

Cathay Pacific NS24 4-class 777-300ER Operations – 10MAR24 — AeroRoutes

Published at 0200GMT 14MAR24 Cathay Pacific since last week gradually adjusted its operational schedule for Northern summer 2024 season, between 31MAR24 and 26OCT24. The following is the carrier's planned operation for its 4-class Boeing 777-300ER, as of 10MAR24. Hong Kong – Beijing Capital CX3

www.aeroroutes.com

 

[kkl]

Any tips on accessing row 1-2 without status?

Seems to be blocked for diamond members only

 

[TheDefenestrator]

Any tips on accessing row 1-2 without status?

Seems to be blocked for diamond members only

It wouldn't surprise me that this would be the case. I was fortunate to fly MEL-HKG on the 77W recently.
Rows 1-2 were indeed blocked and was advised via call/WhatsApp they were reserved for higher tier status members (so presumably Cathay Diamonds) amongst other reasons (traveling with a child, mobility assistance, etc, which is fair enough).
Did also ask at MEL check-in but all seats taken at that point I believe.

 

[rjwx]

Any tips on accessing row 1-2 without status?

Seems to be blocked for diamond members only

From my experience (I got 1A on my BNE-HKG flight), just call them up and ask for the seat assignment. It worked first time for me with the agent not even questioning it, but I hear sometimes you might have to give them a couple of calls until an agent is willing to do it for you.

EDIT: I've got no oneworld/cathay status for reference, and made my booking with QFF points.

 

[encryptededdy]

I was unable to get it by calling when I flew earlier this year, but I was successful asking them on WhatsApp. I think it's just random chance whether you get an agent who will do it or not. I was on a cash J fare.

 

[Undercover Investor]

From my experience (I got 1A on my BNE-HKG flight), just call them up and ask for the seat assignment. It worked first time for me with the agent not even questioning it, but I hear sometimes you might have to give them a couple of calls until an agent is willing to do it for you.

EDIT: I've got no oneworld/cathay status for reference, and made my booking with QFF points.

How far did you call them before departure for the seat assignment? And did you speak to the oversea redemption team?

 

[rjwx]

How far did you call them before departure for the seat assignment? And did you speak to the oversea redemption team?

I called about 2 months before departure and just rang up their generic contact number and asked for help in selecting a seat.

I think like encrypteddeddy mentioned, it's probably a random chance that you'll get an agent that's willing to do it, and you might have to give them a couple calls or open a ticket on Whatsapp.