CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 4 December 2009 by  George Zemmel   (Hungary)

The worst long-haul economy seat I've had. It makes you slide under the seat in front, no back support at all etc.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 10 November 2009 by  W MacCormac   (UK)

I find the new shell economy seats create the worst of both worlds, less room, no benefits at all unless you are very tall and don't intend to sleep. With no recline these seats are uncomfortable for long flights and you slide forward and bang your knees on the seat in front.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 10 November 2009 by  Roger Leung   (Hong Kong)

I went for an aisle seat and wanted to be able to put my seat back without disturbing the person behind. Getting into the seat, it felt like cheap plastic, as there was the creaking and crackling of plastic whenever you moved. Getting settled in, I found the positives about the new seat - more leg room, and I wasn't disrupted by the person in-front putting the seat back. The recline mechanism was interesting but it didn't go back far enough to be comfy. The location of the seat was great. Wing section of the plane and wasn't near the toilets at the back of the section, instead next to the galley. Convenient to get the mid flight drink and snack.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 11 October 2009 by  H Wong   (Canada)

I understand the need for a shell seat, but this is ridiculous. The seat shifts forward and limiting my legroom, I had to raise my knee up to the tray to feel more comfortable. The headrest will not adjust with the recline, putting you in an awkward position. Cathay Pacific did not consider that if people settle into a reclined position in these seats for 12 hours then get up, you receive back pain!

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 21 September 2009 by  R Howe   (Australia)

Perth/ Hong Kong / Vancouver return. The seats were worn out, lumpy, uneven just horrible. The seat pocket was broken and fell on your knees. Impossible to get comfortable. These planes are inappropriate for long haul flights.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 21 September 2009 by  Claire Dean   (UK)

I found the seats uncomfortable for long haul travel, I travel from London to Melbourne (Australia) yearly and will not be flying with Cathay Pacific again for this sort of travel. The seats do not actually recline instead the bottom of the seat shifts forward reducing leg room.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 15 September 2009 by  Robert Smith   (UK)

I have to say the seats made this the most uncomfortable long haul flight I have been on. I couldn't get comfortable at all and ended up with an extremely sore bum. There was little enough elbow room which made meal times very difficult. Won't fly with Cathay Pacific again.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 12 September 2009 by  Oliver Cully  (Hong Kong)

I cannot say strongly enough how much I dislike the new Cathay Pacific economy seating design. Whilst the padding of the seat, the tv screen and the width are fine, this is totally eclipsed by the ridiculous new "sliding" seat which does not actually recline but leaves you with a painful back. There is also no footrest so your body is contorted into a horribly uncomfortable sleeping position. I am a big fan of Cathay Pacific and am even a shareholder but I cannot fly long haul with Cathay anymore. I would rather the old low-tech seats which properly recline any day. Horrible, horrible decision by Cathay.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 16 June 2009 by  Michael Bakker  (Netherlands)

I was pleasantly surprised to find a seat that I could cope with and I'm 2 meters tall. Great was the fact that only the inner shell of the seat moves, this means that you don't feel trapped when the person in front of you reclines. This normally is a real invasion on your "living space". I also found that I could fold the table out completely and could see the AVOD all the time without trouble.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 9 June 2009 by  Howard Feather  (UK)

This was my first time travelling in the new cabin format in Airbus. I found the fixed non- recline OK and it helps with using the IFE system not having the seat in front right in your lap. Also gone are the mutual seat recline wars. However the cabin was chilly for the whole trap even with 2 blankets and a vacant seat next to me to console me. Others complained and I think the aircrew knew about it but apparently nothing they could do.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 3 March 2009 by  Bill Wagner  (USA)

This new seat design is bad for people with lower back issues. The seats are curved the wrong way and my back hurt for several hours after the trip. I used several pillows to try and give me some support without success. Also, there is no cushion in the seats for a long haul flight. I like Cathay Pacific in every other way, but will not be using them again because of these seats. My back just can not take it. Its a shame they upgrade to this seating design. I think they will lose a lot of repeat customers.

CATHAY PACIFIC ECONOMY CLASS SEAT REVIEW  - 3 March 2009 by  Susan Maclaurin  (Australia)

We travelled from Hong Kong to Johannesburg on this plane and it was the hardest seat I have ever had to sit on. I would compare it to a bench seat as there is absolutely not cushioning. The new design does stop people in front reclining into your space which is and advantage. I found the seating in the older plane more comfortable.