I don't get how CX planes are always so full, why are people rushing to fly with them? I don't like their planes, and the prices are 50-100% higher than others, and even at these prices you only earn a small fraction of miles.
I recently flew AA long-haul, FA's have attitude but planes are decent, prices are cheap, and as long as it isn't class O you'll earn 100% Asia miles in economy and decent club points. On the way back, due to missed connection I was rebooked on a Dreamliner, first time, it was very nice. Then had to route back to HK via CX. On AA I have plenty of room in front of my knees, especially on the Dreamliner, maybe I got lucky with the seat. Then on CX my knees are practically touching the seat and I'm trapped. The plane is 100% full. The AA plane had lots of vacant seats. I don't get it...