Cathay now also bans OW FF from pre-selecting seats

[Mattg]

I just booked a CX paid Y fare on the Cathay Pacific website, entered my QFF number at the time of booking, and was able to select exit row seats for free (I have oneworld emerald). Cannot change the FF number now, though.

 

[chitown_boy]

Have been able to select exit row seats easily on all 4 sectors of CX (MEL-HKG-JFK, BCN-HKG-MEL). At check-in in MEL as a lowly QF WP, was offered an entire bulkhead row blocked out. It’s been decades since I’ve flown CX, but I’m very impressed how they treat partner OWE

 

[aikman]

No luck for me. Y reward ticket with my QF Gold FF number recorded. I don't have leading zeros. I have a genuine fear of ending up in a middle seat and I don't know what to do about it.

What you need to get around is to sign up for Cathay member, then you can select seats.

Didn't work for me.