Cathay advice

I have a trip planned in Jan and just wanted to get some thoughts and advice from the forum.
I’m flying Cathay, PE from
ABZ -> LHR -> (77W) HKG -> (333) PER.
What’s the options for Cathay upgrades? I read they were trialing a bidding system but this is no longer valid. Not many upgrades ever given unless full fare price uplift is paid, is this correct? And i cant use Avios.

I’m also flying back on the 777 that has the WC in the right of the PE cabin.
Seat 30d is free but i hear nightmares of passing traffic on this seat? so have opted to the next best based on current avail which is a window seat in the second row (32a). luckily the 777 on the way out is the different config.

I haven’t connected in T3 for a while nor HKG for many years so which lounges would you recommend?(I’m BA silver). There are some pretty good reviews of the flagship lounges at HKG.
I like a quiet corner with a view preferably and as long as there is a decent Red wine and a Gin available with some good food then I’m generally happy.

Well, CX Diamond and Ian from HK are the oracles on most things related to CX but it is my clear understanding that a BAEC Silver (OW Sapphire) should get you into the Wing Business Class lounge(s) at HKG. See:

https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/executive-club/tiers-and-benefits/compare-the-tiers

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_GB/travel-information/airport/lounges/lounge-details.HKG.html (Note 2 refers)

In which case head for upstairs rather than the downstairs lounge so that you can avail yourself of the Noodle Bar:

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_GB/travel-information/airport/hong-kong-international-airport/the-wing.html

For a preview of the CX T3 Business Class lounge see:

http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacific-business-class-lounge-london-heathrow-terminal-3

Enjoy!

Peter19, with a configuration that has just 4 seats in the Front Row of PEY i.e. Row 30, avoid row 30 and in particular 30G. The reason is there is enough room for passengers from rows 31 to 34 and ‘Y’ passengers from the Economy cabin to cross in front of you to get to the solitary toilet adjacent to 30G. When there is a queue for the toilet people congregate and invade your space if you are 30G. It is not much fun being woken up by people tripping over you. For some reason CX allow ‘Y’ passengers to use that single toilet. The best seat for me anyway is 32H. It is behind the toilet but far enough away not to be noisy and you can get out easily if needs be. Or try 31C an aisle seat. The seats overall are good.

I definitely prefer the LHR T3 Cathay lounge. The catering is much better and there is a half decent view of the apron.

The following link is a few years old but still useful

http://www.ausbt.com.au/london-heathrow-terminal-3-the-best-oneworld-business-class-lounge