[Flew] Cathay Pacific[; was] not impressed

[dajop]

how do they compare with the QF 380 product? Same principle

Well, I'm not serfty, but have experienced both the 380 and the CX seats.

I think there are three types of seats around, those that recline fully (that we're all used to), those that recline a little and the base comes forward a little (eg. many newer style seats, have seen these on TG, EK, SQ 330 and the QF A380) and the CX style seats that come forward a lot and don't recline at all.

I personally hate being reclined on and find the most comfortable position actually only a little recline so I think the new style semi-recline seats are a good compromise. I am 6' and had no issues with the CX seats, but then again, I only used them for about 4-5 hours of the 16 hour flight, as I had three of them to myself. My main complaint was the seatbelt was very uncomfortable (IIRC it has an airbag), when laying out across the three seats

 

[Hvr]

I just add my $2 worth.. im 183cm tall.. not a small guy.. +120kg. I travel extensively around Asia / US on CX / AA.. by myself..

CX Y (shell or not). Very uncomfortable.. Insufficient cushioning. Service is like efficient robots getting the job done ASAP.. Its not personal..

Same height and near enough to the other dimension.

Flew MEL-HKG CX Y (points redemption) on Friday and agree with the sentiment about insufficient cushioning. I am still feeling the ill effects of these seats.

Am flying J on the way home and will get a chance to try the herringbone layout. TR in the works.

 

[trippin_the_rift]

Tried CX J for the first time yesterday (op-up). Must say that I'm not a huge fan, although the privacy is fantastic!

At 6'5, the seats are not long enough, feet poking into the aisle.

Can't ever fault CX service though, bloody awesome. Puts QF to shame.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

I flew them last Tuesday, regional business class - I will do a trip report soon! Out of interest, how long do CX flights normally take to post to Qantas frequent flyer?

 

[anat0l]

I flew them last Tuesday, regional business class - I will do a trip report soon! Out of interest, how long do CX flights normally take to post to Qantas frequent flyer?

From my latest SC run on CX, most flights took about 3-4 days to credit after flying, however there is one flight I've had which is still holding out, so I think I'll need to make a manual claim.

 

[JohnK]

Out of interest, how long do CX flights normally take to post to Qantas frequent flyer?

Depends on your luck. Last time 5/12 CX flights did not post automatically and 1 flight in particular had to have special tender love and care to post manually.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Depends on your luck. Last time 5/12 CX flights did not post automatically and 1 flight in particular had to have special tender love and care to post manually.

Thanks for the advice, I took 2 flights las tuesday, nothing posted yet. Will be sure to keep all future Cathay boarding passes if this is the norm.

 

[Ric]

I flew them last Tuesday, regional business class - I will do a trip report soon! Out of interest, how long do CX flights normally take to post to Qantas frequent flyer?

Normally, they are processed every Tuesday night from my experience.

 

[Aussie_flyer]

Normally, they are processed every Tuesday night from my experience.

Well, they posted last night (tuesday) around 9pm, so it appears you aree quite right. Cheers

 

[browski]

My problem with the CX Y shell seats is that since there is no recline at all, my head continually flops forward when trying to sleep. I know that an inflatible neck cushion could assist with this issue, but nonetheless, I am not a fan of the shell seats. I guess they are OK for a daytime flight. I'm flying AMS-HKG in J next week so will finally be able to try the herring bone config.

 

[docjames]

Sorry to dredge up an old thread, Cathay seem to have had feedback - and acted on it. Sounds like the Y "shell" seats will move across to short haul where it's less of an issue:

Cathay Pacific replacing 'uncomfortable' economy seats after complaints

 

[Alanslegal]

Sad to see those seats go. My #1 worry when flying economy is being reclined into, and the CX shell seats prevented that.

I bet in no time that the Herringbone J seats will also be replaced with something more conventional because it appears to narrow for some people, and also is not very inviting for conversation with your travelling companion.

 

[samh004]

Sorry to dredge up an old thread, Cathay seem to have had feedback - and acted on it. Sounds like the Y "shell" seats will move across to short haul where it's less of an issue:

Cathay Pacific replacing 'uncomfortable' economy seats after complaints

Sad to see those seats go. My #1 worry when flying economy is being reclined into, and the CX shell seats prevented that.

They should go with the QF A380 model where they recline a little and move forwards a little. Those seats worked really well for me.

I see they’re also adding PE, correct me if I’m wrong, but they don’t have such a product right now do they? I wonder which direction they will take for that.

 

[anat0l]

I flew a CX 777 regional config in Y in May. Was sitting in the front row of Y. Can't say it was very uncomfortable - I even slept for decent time in it, but then again HKG-SIN is a mere 3 hr flight.

I see they’re also adding PE, correct me if I’m wrong, but they don’t have such a product right now do they? I wonder which direction they will take for that.

Probably much the same as QF and BA is my guess, i.e. J/PE/Y for non-prime interregional routes, e.g. to/from Australia. F only for prime longhaul routes and possibly the very, very dense/lucrative shorthaul/shuttle routes.

 

[notzac]

I see they’re also adding PE, correct me if I’m wrong, but they don’t have such a product right now do they? I wonder which direction they will take for that.

Wondering if it will be the QF / new BA seats? Those are lovely

 

[JohnK]

Sorry to dredge up an old thread, Cathay seem to have had feedback - and acted on it. Sounds like the Y "shell" seats will move across to short haul where it's less of an issue:

Oh no!

Sad to see those seats go. My #1 worry when flying economy is being reclined into, and the CX shell seats prevented that.

Chronic recliners are my biggest fear when flying economy.

If this how airlines are going to react then it is time to start consider paying for exit row seats....

 

[oz_mark]

If this how airlines are going to react then it is time to start consider paying for exit row seats....

Or get pre-assigned one

 

[lmere12]

I flew from Cns-LHR rtn with CX and loved the herringbone layout. enjoyed the privacy, food, the FA's and the amenity kids - i did say to my daughter I was glad I wasn't any bigger tho.. it could've been felt very claustrophobic. (I'm 5'1 and slim build)

 

[JetLagged]

I flew from Cns-LHR rtn with CX and loved the herringbone layout. enjoyed the privacy, food, the FA's and the amenity kids - i did say to my daughter I was glad I wasn't any bigger tho.. it could've been felt very claustrophobic. (I'm 5'1 and slim build)

Principal (almost only) reason why at 182cm and large build I have utterly resisted the thought of flying long-haul with CX,

 

[serfty]

Oh no! ....

Have you flown in these seats; they are in the longhaul CX product - you do not see them much shorthaul CX. For anyone over 5'8" or 90Kg they are apparently quite horrible.

Along with the issue of the herringbone J seats being small, perhaps CX underestimated the physical size of passengers.