Cathay Pacific to launch Premium Economy on 777-300ER from Mar 2012

[alberttky 0]

As per 20AUG11 GDS inventory and seat map display, Cathay Pacific starting March 2012 is introducing 3rd version of Boeing 777-300ER configuration. The 340-seater, dubbed as “77G”, features Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class. First Class service is not offered.

 

At time this post goes to press, currently assigned 77G route feature Premium Economy is Hong Kong – Toronto, starting 02MAR12. Additional routes to be rolled out in the coming months.

 

Planned Operation and Seating Configuration and corresponding remarks as follows:

 

Hong Kong – Toronto eff 02MAR12

CX826/827 Day 7

CX828/829 Day 35

 

http://airlineroute.net/2011/08/20/cx-77g-mar12/

[Raymund Yeoh 1]

drat....there goes my chances of getting op-up fr Y to J

[alberttky 0]

Cathay Pacific confirms premium economy product

 

Cathay Pacific confirmed plans for a premium economy product, which will be introduced to its fleet in the second quarter of next year.

 

As previously reported (see story here), the news of the premium economy product was first revealed on respected industry website airlineroute.net based on a seat plan visible on the GDS reservation system that displayed a three-class Boeing B777-300ER operating between Hong Kong and Toronto, featuring economy, premium economy and business classes.

 

According to Cathay Pacific’s chief executive, John Slosar, the new product will be rolled out not only on the Hong Kong-Toronto route but on all of Cathay’s “long-haul routes, ultra long-hauls to Europe and North America and medium-hauls down to Australia, in the Middle East and other destinations.”

 

According to Slosar, the new product will be “a real upgrade” over economy class seats as it “will be more like a regional business class seat. We’ll have great recline and plenty of leg space.” Furthermore, “the meal service will be improved and little extras will leave anyone who chooses Cathay Pacific’s premium economy feeling they really got value for their money.”

 

The new product will be fitted onto the aircraft over the course of 2012.

 

In an interview with Business Traveller Asia-Pacific a few months ago, Slosar had hinted at the product because of its growing popularity in the industry. He said: “A few years ago, this was just a niche market, available in the UK, Australia and New Zealand and on mostly long-haul routes. But, going forward, a growing number of airlines seem to be moving into it. If that is the trend, then we will compete in that space.” Since then, the carrier has remained mum about it.

 

http://www.businesstraveller.com/asia-pacific/news/cathay-pacific-confirms-premium-economy-product

[michgyver 0]

[Johan Z 0]

Looks like regional business class. Definitely worth paying for (on the long-haul).

Edited February 26, 2012 by Johan Z

[JuliusWong 0]

Thanks michgyver for the pix!! It is a closely-guarded secret; public has no idea how will it looks like until now....

Edited February 26, 2012 by JuliusWong

[sweekee 0]

 

That's CX regional business class.Don't forget the Y+ configuration is 2-4-2

Actually the Y+ seats look like this

[michgyver 0]

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Thanks michgyver for the pix!! It is a closely-guarded secret; public has no idea how will it looks like until now....

 

the pic is from google search actually.

[Isaac 0]

That is their current regional business class seat with 45" of seat pitch...

[Teoh Z Yao 0]

I was disappointed with B-HNJ. :-(

[Kenneth Chong WT 0]

That's CX regional business class.Don't forget the Y+ configuration is 2-4-2

Actually the Y+ seats look like this

 

Increase in pitch...how about width? Looks like they added a cocktail table between seats E and F...any leg-rest? Those in Blue behind are the new Y?

[michgyver 0]

[Lock SH 0]

Someone wrote a comment (in another forum) that the price different in the region of HKD 4-6k more for a business class return ticket HKG-LHR-HKG. If that is true, buying a business class ticket is much better and more comfortable for a long haul journey.

 

 

[Johan Z 0]

One thing I don't like is when someone in front of you fully reclines, his/her head is literally on your face!

Read comprehensive review here: http://www.ausbt.com...m-economy-seats

Just like their IFE, CX really put a lot of thoughts and small details are really amazing. Unlike...

Edited February 27, 2012 by Johan Z

[alberttky 0]

Pictures of the new Economy Class too...

 

http://www.businesstraveller.com/asia-pacific/news/first-look-cathay-pacifics-premium-economy-cabin