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Seat: 1A Description: First row suite Pro: Least amount of traffic with good privacy. 1A and 1K are relatively close to each other, a good choice for passengers traveling together. There is not enough room for the large LCD screen in the normal position, it is instead mounted besides the ottoman. Con: Row 2 probably has a little bit more room inside the suite.
Seat: 2A Description: Standard suite by the window Pro: This is probably the best row for individual passengers. Furthest away from other suites, with a wide aisle adjacent to you. Cathay Pacific also considers it to be the best seat since it is used in the majority of their promotional material for the new luxury suite. Con:
Seat: 3A Description: Standard suite by the window Pro: An average suite, probably least suitable for passengers traveling together. Con: The aisle is much narrower in this area.
Seat: 4A Description: Standard suite by the window at the last row Pro: Con: This is the designated bassinet position, and is close to the galley. Quite a bit of traffic passes by this suite.
Seat: 1K Description: First row suite Pro: Least amount of traffic with good privacy. 1A and 1K are relatively close to each other, a good choice for passengers traveling together. There is not enough room for the large LCD screen in the normal position, it is instead mounted besides the ottoman. Con: Row 2 probably has a little bit more room inside the suite.
Seat: 2K Description: Standard suite by the window Pro: This is probably the best row for individual passengers. Furthest away from other suites, with a wide aisle adjacent to you. Cathay Pacific also considers it to be the best seat since it is used in the majority of their promotional material for the new luxury suite. Con:
Seat: 3K Description: Standard suite by the window Pro: An average suite, probably least suitable for passengers traveling together. Con: The aisle is much narrower in this area.
Seat: 4K Description: Standard suite by the window at the last row Pro: Con: This is the designated bassinet position, and is close to the galley. Quite a bit of traffic passes by this suite.
Seat: 4D Description: Standard suite in the middle of the cabin at the last row Pro: Con: This suite is close to the galley, and all the traffic for the lavatory also passes by this suite. There is the least amount of space comparing to other suites, and you are the only one without a window view. Also beware that the guest chair is the tightest of all the first class suites. The closet is on one side, and the LCD screen is on the other side, leaving no room for the shoulders.
Seat: 11A Description: Bulk-head row business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. There is a lavatory just in front of your seat, but it is normally reserved for First class only. Con: This seat is close to the galley, with additional traffic and noise. There is only window at this row, but it is directly behind your seat-back, so you really do not have a view out.
Seat: 12A Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: You will be one of the first served first during meals. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 14A Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: In the middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 15A Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: In the middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 16A Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: In the middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 17A Description: Standard business sleeper at the rear of the cabin Pro: There is one window at this row, and since it is to your side, you have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con: The business class lavatory is just behind you, with additional traffic and noise. You also will be one of the last served during meals.
Seat: 11K Description: Bulk-head row business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. There is a lavatory just in front of your seat, but it is normally reserved for First class only. Con: This seat is close to the galley, with additional traffic and noise. There is only window at this row, but it is directly behind your seat-back, so you really do not have a view out.
Seat: 12K Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: You will be one of the first served first during meals. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 14K Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: In the middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 15K Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: In the middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 16K Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: In the middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. You have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con:
Seat: 17K Description: Standard business sleeper at the rear of the cabin Pro: There is one window at this row, and since it is to your side, you have a window view, but you have to turn almost 90 degrees to see out. Con: The business class lavatory is just behind you, with additional traffic and noise. You also will be one of the last served during meals.
Seat: 11D Description: Bulk-head row business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. There is a lavatory just in front of your seat, but it is normally reserved for First class only. Con: This is one of the designated business class bassinet locations. Your seat assignment may change at the last minute to accomodate families traveling with babies. This seat is close to the galley, with additional traffic and noise, there is also no window at this seat.
Seat: 12D Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: You will be one of the first served first during meals. Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 14D Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: Middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 15D Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: Middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 16D Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 17D Description: Standard business sleeper at the rear of the cabin Pro: Con: The business class lavatory is just behind you, with additional traffic and noise. You also will be one of the last served during meals. There is no window view from this seat.
Seat: 11G Description: Bulk-head row business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. There is a lavatory just in front of your seat, but it is normally reserved for First class only. Con: This is one of the designated business class bassinet locations. Your seat assignment may change at the last minute to accomodate families traveling with babies. This seat is close to the galley, with additional traffic and noise, there is also no window at this seat.
Seat: 12G Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: You will be one of the first served first during meals. Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 14G Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: Middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 15G Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: Middle of the cabin, furthest from noisy areas. Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 16G Description: Standard business sleeper Pro: Con: There is no window view at this seat.
Seat: 17G Description: Standard business sleeper at the rear of the cabin Pro: Con: The business class lavatory is just behind you, with additional traffic and noise. You also will be one of the last served during meals. There is no window view from this seat.
Seat: 81A Description: Upper deck bulk-head row business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. The flight crew rest area is just ahead of you, and the front lavatory is normally reserved for flight crew use, so there is very little traffic pass your seat. There is also a large shelf in front of your seat that you might be able to use for temporary storage while in-flight. Con: There is reportedly only one window at this row, but it is directly behind your seat-back, so you really do not have a view out.
Seat: 82A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 83A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 84A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 86A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: Note that there is no row 85, as it is considered a bad luck number in Cantonese superstition. The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 87A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: You have a bit more over-head bin space, since there is no seat behind you at the emergency exit. The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 88A Description: Exit row upper deck business sleeper Pro: You have a bit more over-head bin space, since there is no seat in front of you at the emergency exit. The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 89A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 90A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 91A Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con: The lavatories are a bit behind you, with added traffic and noise.You will also be one of the last one served during meals.
Seat: 92A Description: Upper deck business sleeper at the last row Pro: There appears to be only one window at this row, but since the upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con: The lavatories are a bit behind you, with added traffic and noise.You will also be one of the last one served during meals. The magazine rack is just behind your seat, there might be a bit more in-flight traffic.
Seat: 80K Description: Upper deck bulk-head row business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. The flight crew rest area is just ahead of you, and the front lavatory is normally reserved for flight crew use, so there is very little traffic passing your seat. There is also a large shelf in front of your seat that you might be able to use for temporary storage while in-flight. Con: Beare that due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is no overhead bin above this row. The curvature also take away a bit space, making your seat feel a little bit more snug, There is also no window to see out.
Seat: 81K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: Front of the cabin, you will be served first during meals. Con: The row in front of you does not have any over-head bin, so you will have to share your bin space. The curvature of ther fuselage also might make the space around you feel a little tigher.
Seat: 82K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 83K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 84K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 86K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: Note that there is no row 85, as it is considered a bad luck number in Cantonese superstition. The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 87K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: You have a bit more over-head bin space, since there is no seat behind you at the emergency exit. The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 88K Description: Exit row upper deck business sleeper Pro: You have a bit more over-head bin space, since there is no seat in front of you at the emergency exit. The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 89K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 90K Description: Standard upper deck business sleeper Pro: The upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, so you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con:
Seat: 91K Description: Upper deck business sleeper at the last row Pro: There appears to be only one window at this row, but since the upper deck seats are reported mounted at a slightly lesser angle than those on the main deck, you might be able to turn somewhat less than 90 degrees to see out. Also, reports indicated that the upper deck seats are about 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck. Con: The lavatories are a bit behind you, with added traffic and noise.You will also be one of the last one served during meals. The magazine rack is across the aisle just behind your seat, there might be a bit more in-flight traffic.
Seat: 30 ABC Description: First bulk-head row Economy class seats Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. There is a view out the window, but the wing is somewhat in the way. The lavatory and galley is just in front, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 31-32 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 33 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 34 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Beware that there is only one window in this row, and you have to lean for the view out the window, and the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 35 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Beware that there is only one window in this row, and you have to lean for the view out the window, and the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 36 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Beware that there is only one window in this row, and you have to lean for the view out the window, and the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 37 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 38 ABC Description: Economy class seats in front of the emergency exit and lavatories Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather behind this row to stretch their legs and to talk.
Seat: 30 HJK Description: First bulk-head row Economy class seats Pro: This is the designated bassient row. No one reclining into you, and there is extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Your seat assignment may change at the last minute to accomodate families traveling with babies. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. There is a view out the window, but the wing is somewhat in the way. The lavatory and galley is just in front, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 31-32 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 33 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There is a view out the window, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 34 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Beware that there is only one window in this row, and you have to lean for the view out the window, and the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 35 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Beware that there is only one window in this row, and you have to lean for the view out the window, and the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 36 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: Beware that there is only one window in this row, and you have to lean for the view out the window, and the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 37 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 38 HJK Description: Economy class seats in front of the emergency exit and lavatories Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather behind this row to stretch their legs and to talk.
Seat: 31 DEFG Description: First bulk-head row seats just behind the galley Pro: No one reclining into you, and there is a little of bit extra space for the inside passengers to access the aisle. You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower.
Seat: 32-33 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 34-35 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 36 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 37 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con:
Seat: 38 DEFG Description: Economy class seats in front of the emergency exit and lavatories Pro: You will be one of the first served during meal service, and also among the first coach passengers off the plane and through immigrations. Con: The lavatory is just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor.
Seat: 44 ABC Description: Emergency exit row seats Pro: There is great legroom, except for 44A where the exit slide forces the legs to be angled in order to fully stretch out. No one reclining into you, and each of you can get out of the seat without disturbing the others. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Note that there is no window in this row. The lavatories is just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather in the area in front of your seats to stretch their legs or just to talk. Passing traffic also often bump into seat 44C.
Seat: 45 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. People sometime queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 46 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. People sometime queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 47-48 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 49-50 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is partially in the way of the view down.
Seat: 51-52 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is slightly in the way of the view down.
Seat: 53ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The galley is just behind, with more traffic and noise. People and carts passing through might occasionally bump into 53C.
Seat: 44 HJK Description: Emergency exit row seats Pro: There is great legroom, except for 44A where the exit slide forces the legs to be angled in order to fully stretch out. No one reclining into you, and each of you can get out of the seat without disturbing the others. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Note that there is no window in this row. The lavatories is just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often gather in the area in front of your seats to stretch their legs or just to talk. Passing traffic also often bump into seat 44C.
Seat: 45 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There may only be one window in this row, there is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. People sometime queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 46 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down. People sometime queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 47-48 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is in the way of the view down.
Seat: 49-50 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is partially in the way of the view down.
Seat: 51-52 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: There is a view out, but the wing is slightly in the way of the view down.
Seat: 53HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The galley is just behind, with more traffic and noise. People and carts passing through might occasionally bump into 53H.
Seat: 44 DEFG Description: Bulk-head seats just behind the lavatories Pro: There is good legroom due to the bulkhead with no one reclining into you Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The lavatories is just in front of you, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. Passing traffic also often bump into seated by the aisle.
Seat: 45-46 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: People sometime queue in the aisle while waiting for the lavatory, bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 47-48 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 49-50 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 51-52 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 55 ABC Description: Bulk-head row seats Pro: Pretty good leg-room due to the bulk-head with no one reclining into you. There is a good view out the window. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The galley is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 56-57 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 58-59 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 60-61 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 62 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 63-64 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 65 ABC Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 66 AC Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that 66A has a lot of elbow room, as well as an extra under-seat storage space. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 67 AC Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that 67A has a lot of elbow room. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 68 AC Description: Pair of Economy class seats at the last row Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row, giving 68A has a little bit more elbow room. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. People often congregate behind this row to stretch their legs or just to talk.
Seat: 55 HJK Description: Bulk-head row seats Pro: Pretty good leg-room due to the bulk-head with no one reclining into you. There is a good view out the window. Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. The galley is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 56-57 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 58-59 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 60-61 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con:
Seat: 62 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 63-64 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 65 HJK Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: There is a good view out the window. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 66 HK Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that 66K has a lot of elbow room, as well as an extra under-seat storage space. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 67 HK Description: Pair of Economy class seats Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row. This means that 67K has a lot of elbow room. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 68 HK Description: Pair of Economy class seats at the last row Pro: Due to the curvature of the fuselage, there is only enough room for two seats in this row, giving 68K has a little bit more elbow room. Con: The back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. People often congregate behind this row to stretch their legs or just to talk.
Seat: 54 DEFG Description: Bulk-head seats just behind the galley Pro: There is good legroom due to the bulkhead with no one reclining into you Con: No storage in front of your seat during take-off and landing. The trays are in the non-moveable arm-rests, making the seats slightly narrower. Thegalley is just in front of you, with the associated traffic and noise.
Seat: 55-56 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 57-58 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 59-60 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 61 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con:
Seat: 62-63 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the window seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 64-65 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Due to the tapering of the fuselage, the window seats in this area may be mounted slightly into the aisle, reducing the width of the aisle a bit. This makes it easier for people and carts to bump into those seated by the aisle. Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 66-67 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion.
Seat: 68 DEFG Description: Standard Economy class seats Pro: Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. People often congregate in this area by your row, to stretch their legs or just to talk, sometimes also bumping those seated by the aisle.
Seat: 69 DEFG Description: Last row Economy class seats Pro: Con: Beware that the back of the plane is subjected to more sideways motion. The lavatories are just behind this row, with the associated traffic, noise and odor. People often congregate in this area by your row, to stretch their legs or just to talk, sometimes also bumping those seated by the aisle.
This is the new flag-ship of Cathay Pacific. There are currently eight 747s in this configuration, and the entire 747 fleet will be re-fitted into this configuration over the next two years.
First class has large luxury suites with a three-foot wide bed and 17" monitors, even Business class have 180-degree full-flat beds and 15" monitors. Arranging in a diagonal (herringbone) layout, each Business class seat have direct aisle access without having to climb over anyone.
Reports also indicate that with the removal of the upper deck storage bins along the side of the fuselage, the Business class seats on the upper deck are 6-7 inches longer than those on the main deck, giving you much more room to stretch out.
Cathay's entire fleet is equipped with personal video screen at every seat, featuring Studio CX, Cathay's In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system. There are more than 20 video channels in all classes, plus AVOD (Audio/Video On Demand) service on 10.4" screens for coach passengers on these new configuration long-haul flights. There is also universal AC power outlet available at every seat.
Beware that there are IFE equipment boxes underneath the B and J seats, as well as the middle seats in the center block in coach, taking away valuable leg space. Additional user comments also indicate that the IFE hardware might also protrudes under the aisle and window seats as well.
O - Good seat
O - Beware
O - Bad seat
L - Lavatory
G - Galley
C - Closet
X - Baby bassinet
V - Video Monitor
. - Power port
