Out of all the airlines in the world, I fly Cathay Pacific the most because I have a lot – a LOT – of family who live there. At one time Cathay was the only airline that offered direct flights from Toronto to HK, and the food was good, and they provided airline socks, and they became the only airline (that I’d flown) left that still had the foot rests. So it became a favourite. When I heard they were upgrading all the classes on their long-haul planes, you can bet I was excited.
And after this flight, two days ago, you can bet I’m disappointed.
I flew cattle class, of course, and the biggest improvement, supposedly, are these fixed-back bucket shells that allow you to move your chair without disturbing the person behind you. The problem is, the way they do it is to shift the bottom of the seat forward. Which shortens the already miniature leg room to miniscule. And added to that, their so-called ergonomic chairs are lumpy and bloody uncomfortable.
Point number two. Compared to other airlines, their food is far, far inferior. You know, these aren’t the days where airplane food is compared to sewage. It actually can be good, and for testament I point to Air Canada, Air France, and boy oh boy, Air New Zealand (triple points for the honeycomb ice cream). But Cathay was greasy and gross.
Lastly. They got rid of the foot rests. ARGH!
Conclusion: Next time I buy a plane ticket, I’m not flying Cathay.
– Jean AAR
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i love ergonomic chairs because they are more relaxing compared to conventional chairs ..
i love ergonomic chairs because you can sit on them all day long without hurting your back”~”
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@MarissaB: I tend to pick on price as well, and although CP used to be quite cheap it isn’t always the case anymore. So like you, I wouldn’t normally pick and choose. But CP really, really disappointed me. I haven’t flown EVA Air (is that Japan), but I hear JAL is amazing.
@Susan/DC: I haven’t flown Asiana, but I’ll certainly keep an eye out for them. Thanks for the rec.
Have you tried Asiana Airlines? My family flew to Vietnam last year on Asiana and had a good experience.
Jean, Thanks for the review on CP. I flew it 6 years ago from Hong Kong to Manila and was really impressed with the plane, the food, the attentive stewardesses, and the foot rest. I’ve flown many airlines on my almost annual visits to my Mom, and pick my flight by price, so I don’t expect much. I have kept CP in mind though, because of the good memories. Well, now I can scratch them off my list. They’ll be just like all the others. Friends and relatives recommend Eva Air. They say Eva Air has good leg room in cattle class (first time I’ve heard that term used – but it is certainly appropriate!) and foot rests, too. Thing is, I would have to fly from Denver to New York to catch a flight to Manila. Would that be worth it?