Cathay has had more than 25 years to hone a good portion of its route networks around the A330. The NEO makes a lot of sense as it enables to continually streamline Cathay’s operations.
When flying in business, I find the A350 preferable over the A380. Some airlines have oversized business class cabins on the double decker Airbus, resulting in an overworked crew. Business class on the A350 tends to be smaller, offering a more exclusive and intimate atmosphere. Boarding is also quicker. As for the A330neo, I have yet to fly on one. The A330 classic is clearly inferior to the A350 from a passenger comfort perspective. The air is dryer and has a lower pressure. The windows are smaller. Not to mention that the A330 has a comparatively small cabin width, resulting in slightly smaller seats, even in business class. Not a big deal, but it feels more cramped.
The Cathay Pacific fleet has a very nice mix of different types of aircraft. They seem very well equipped for lots of different routes and requirements.
It seems that the a330neo is getting popular day by day… Please do a video on the a330neo family orders and in services like before but updated 2024 version 🙌🏻
The Airbus A-330neo is loved by Passengers and Pilots She has the best Economy Class configuration: 2-4-2 Only 2 out of 8 passengers are stuck in the middle-seat
Love CX. ❤ One of my 2-3 top favourite airlines. Happy to see them having big plans, especially, for Airbus planes, by far my favourite. I’m just praying CX doesn’t get acquired as persistent rumours resurfaced every so often
Not only Cathay Pacific, but also a lot of other companies are moving more and more into business and premium classes IMO. Will economy class survive, or gradually dissapear? And flying becomes out of reach for many passengers? Or only at LCC?
Profit margins in premium classes are way bigger than in economy. Airlines are smart to make the economy class experience gradually worse and offering passengers new products like premium economy as an affordable alternative. I expect this trend to continue. We will see ever denser economy class seating, worse food (perhaps with paid “upgrades” to more palatable choices), pay-per-view IFE (or no IFE at all), harder seats etc. All of this to encourage some passengers to upgrade and leave the rest with a miserable experience.
Airlines have to please Airbus just in case Boeing end up unable to deliver for the long waited 777x Airbus tend to be more reliable choice, wise call by Cathay
Cathay Pacific is the best airline in China, way beyond the AirChina, China Eastern and China Southern, also Cathay will be the first airline in China who operates the A330NEO and 777X Excellent Cathay Pacific
@@DanDan-pk6tx I' m sorry, but i didn't observe any confirm order form HaiNai Airline, of course i saw there are news for it's potential order in April
@@DanDan-pk6tx also i believe even they have their confirm order in 2024, the first delivery of 330NEO probably won't early than 2028 (simliar with Cathay)
Did CX improve their customer services training, especially language training? Do Chinese mainland customers flying to HK need to speak English in order to get quality service?
It takes more than new aircrafts to regain the trust of non chinese pax who were far longer before the Covid pandemic lost trust in CX as it is getting more communist chinese and less the Hongkong oriental western style we loved and cheerish. Beside SQ Cathay was a beloved carrier back then especially because of their intern. FAs. These ppl. made a trip - together with far more better food in quantity and quality - with their great hospitality to be remembered. I flew a lot CX regionally and internationally from the 1990 until 2019. Even as kid I flew their Tristar and older B747 100. I know what CX service then and now. Believe me, it got worst and their pro China and less Western mentality now, just broke the camel's back on me. So bye CX, you have been once a great airline for me.
I'm not sure what you mean by an airline "getting more communist chinese," but airline service has gone downhill across the board as more and more people can afford to fly. It's not just CX, it's every single airline in the world if you want to compare with the 80s and 90s. We are cattle on a glorified flying bus. CX service is already incredible compared to European and American airlines. If you want even friendlier and more down-to-earth service on an Asian carrier, you can always try EVA and JAL but their cabins aren't as nice as CX and their staff is less internationally diverse.
It did not cost Airbus much, it is economical and a thorn in the side of the 787… I do not think Airbus ever considered it to be a world champion but rather a sensible option in their catalogue.