Thoughts and Impressions: CX New J (74A) and CX New Y (77A)

[jhm]

With all this talk about feet lined up along the aisle for inspection, it sounds like a certain member of this forum would love CX's new J!

[jjpb3]

With all this talk about feet lined up along the aisle for inspection, it sounds like a certain member of this forum would love CX's new J!

But not all passengers would have pedicured feet and cuddly teddy bears.

Trust me, ain't nobody with that description on my flight.

[YK@HKG]

P.S. No greeting for this CX Gold, however. Just because I like interacting with the IFS (or whatever the CX designation is ), I missed this experience, which I had received as a OneWorld Emerald.

Hmm...that's strange. I received greetings even as a lowly Silver member and sitting in the cattle class

[KeithMEL]

Thanks again for the most informative report, jjpb3.

The new whY seat does look pretty uncomfy for getting a kip on a long haul - your comments about the awkwardness of the seat when reclined have reinforced my determination to avoid CX in whY.

[jjpb3]

One last quibble : I found the fat portions of the seatbelt



uncomfortably stiff. I do wonder about the rationale for this change; I hope the leather becomes more supple with continued use.

A knowledgeable source has just told me that the fat belt houses an airbag that deploys during a crash. I wish I were told that, so I could understand the reason for the uncomfortable belt.

The discomfort did make me less willing to keep the seatbelt fastened when I was sitting during the aircraft's non-turbulent portions of the flight. Don't worry: I'd have buckled up if I thought I were going to fall asleep.

[SQFAN]

Thanks jjpb3.
It's certainly an improvement now that you post pictures as well.

[jjpb3]

Thanks jjpb3.
It's certainly an improvement now that you post pictures as well.

Are you saying my verbal descriptions are tedious? I get the hint.

[SQFAN]

Are you saying my verbal descriptions are tedious? I take the hint.

Heh heh heh - would not say that. Your verbal description is fab but pictures can only complement your already superb TR.

[UMD]

SQ has those type of seat belt with air bag for the new C class seats on its 77W as well.

[FLYGVA]

Thaks for this trip report.

Y does not look bad, maybe I give them a try since I do not have to worry that much about status miles nexy year. I was told, they will have the new Y on some European flights (FRA was also mentioned).

[nickbot]

Sorry for the late comment jjpb3 - I've been hibernating of late!

Many thanks for the excellent report and of course the glorious technicolour pics

[KevSQ]

Guys,saw the pic which was great indeed...i will be flying on the below schedule coming December....need help...

FLIGHT RESERVATION
==================

DEP/ CITY DATE TIME DAY FLIGHT/ CLASS/ STOPS
ARR AIRCRAFT STATUS
---- -------------------- ----- ------ --- -------- ----------- ------------
DEP KUALA LUMPUR KUL 08DEC 09:50 SAT CX720 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR HONG KONG INTL T1 13:35 (773) CONFIRMED
SEAT:14A
14C

DEP HONG KONG INTL T1 08DEC 16:25 SAT CX882 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR LOS ANGELES TBIT 12:50 (74J) CONFIRMED
SEAT:81A
81C

DEP SAN FRANCISCO INT'L 19DEC 00:10 WED CX873 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR HONG KONG INTL T1 20DEC 06:55 THU (744) CONFIRMED
SEAT:81A
81C

DEP HONG KONG INTL T1 23DEC 15:20 SUN CX721 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR KUALA LUMPUR KUL 19:00 (773) CONFIRMED
SEAT:14K
14H

Will CX change to the new refurbished aircraft on this route or would they rather stay put with the current seats to LAX & SFO? I know that the new refurbished aircraft is servicing Taipei - Narita & London route. How come they do not provide this for LAX / SFO route? I saw CX's website news stating that CX has added additional flights to SFO and they will be using a 777ER on the route? Is it true?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Good day!!

[flo]

jjpb3 - i always wondered how it feels like taking off sideways. is it somewhat strange or so?

[kchika]

Guys,saw the pic which was great indeed...i will be flying on the below schedule coming December....need help...

FLIGHT RESERVATION
==================

DEP/ CITY DATE TIME DAY FLIGHT/ CLASS/ STOPS
ARR AIRCRAFT STATUS
---- -------------------- ----- ------ --- -------- ----------- ------------
DEP KUALA LUMPUR KUL 08DEC 09:50 SAT CX720 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR HONG KONG INTL T1 13:35 (773) CONFIRMED
SEAT:14A
14C

DEP HONG KONG INTL T1 08DEC 16:25 SAT CX882 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR LOS ANGELES TBIT 12:50 (74J) CONFIRMED
SEAT:81A
81C

DEP SAN FRANCISCO INT'L 19DEC 00:10 WED CX873 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR HONG KONG INTL T1 20DEC 06:55 THU (744) CONFIRMED
SEAT:81A
81C

DEP HONG KONG INTL T1 23DEC 15:20 SUN CX721 BUSINESS NON-STOP
ARR KUALA LUMPUR KUL 19:00 (773) CONFIRMED
SEAT:14K
14H

Will CX change to the new refurbished aircraft on this route or would they rather stay put with the current seats to LAX & SFO? I know that the new refurbished aircraft is servicing Taipei - Narita & London route. How come they do not provide this for LAX / SFO route? I saw CX's website news stating that CX has added additional flights to SFO and they will be using a 777ER on the route? Is it true?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Good day!!

Go for CX884 for HKG-LAX. It already has new seats. The new service to SFO is still a 744 because until more 77As arrive, they will go to JFK.

[jjpb3]

jjpb3 - i always wondered how it feels like taking off sideways. is it somewhat strange or so?

The only thing strange was that it was painful to look out the windows. Otherwise, I was OK with it.