Review of Cathay Pacific flight Tokyo → Hong Kong in Premium Eco

Hong Kong to Tokyo Haneda, Cathay Pacific, Premium Economy, 747-400: HERE
Tokyo Haneda to Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific, Premium Economy, 777-300 ER: YOU ARE HERE

CX549
29th December 2015
1625-2030 (Scheduled)
1650-2022 (Actual)
Boeing 777-300ER (B-KPH)

Full report available in my blog

Full Tokyo Haneda CX Lounge Review available through here

Background
After 8 days of travelling (mainly skiing) in Japan, it's time to return to my home port in Hong Kong. My family and I chose to fly Cathay Pacific on their Premium Economy product. Sure, the seat is more comfortable, but other than that, everything is pretty much the same as that offered in Economy Class, which was rather disappointing.

Check-in
Did not do online check-in but check-in would be quick anyways with Business Class check-in (I am a Marco Polo Silver member). The flight was overbooked in both Business and Premium Economy; and the check-in agent tried to persuade us to downgrade with a payment of around US$130 in Japanese Yen. Given that the PEY ticket is often sold at double the price of Economy, we objected the offer.
IMG_0547 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

The Lounge
The Tokyo Haneda CX Lounge was definitely the highlight of the flight. It was spacious and the food offering was excellent. It offers a good view of the tarmac and the terminal; and has different resting areas that provide for different needs (eating, resting, drinking, with company or without, etc.)

Classy entrance
IMG_0592 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

The main dining area
IMG_0554 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

The bar area
IMG_0558 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

My selection (food made from order) - really excellent food
IMG_0567 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

View of the tarmac
IMG_0576 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

No Champagne, but sparkling wine woul do
IMG_0588 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

View from where I sat
IMG_0581 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

The flight
Boarding at Gate 143 today
IMG_0596 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

Our bird today, B-KPH, a 77W with the 4-class configuration
IMG_0597 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

Legroom of the bulkhead seat (note that the door can slightly limit the width)
IMG_0601 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

View for Mount Fuji from the right hand side
IMG_0613 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

Post departure drink service (sparkling water for me) - being in PEY only means you get served first, but the same service ensues
IMG_0616 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

The bulkhead's PTV
IMG_0617 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

Dinner was chicken with rice. Very disappointing - too salty. Also, this is the same as the Economy tray, with plastic cutlery etc. Seems to be catered in Hong Kong - the water is a Hong Kong brand. The portion is also quite small.
IMG_0618 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

Dessert was this teeny tiny biscuit.
IMG_0619 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

Dinner service concluded just above Taipei
IMG_0622 by Herman Lam, on Flickr

PEY cabin prior to landing
IMG_0626 by Herman Lam, on Flickr