Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's major airline and uses Hong Kong as its hub. The Cathay Pacific fleet of 146 wide-body aircraft is one of the youngest in the skies. As of August 2014, the average age of the fleet was 8.5 years. The airline is committed to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet and has 85 aircraft on firm order for delivery up to 2024. Cathay Pacific flies to about 170 destinations in 42 countries and is a member of the Oneworld Alliance. Classes of service, which vary depending on each plane's configuration, include Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class and First Class.
Economy Class
After the warmest of welcomes when you board, make yourself at home with storage options to keep your personal things close at hand. A literature pocket holds books and magazines while a new amenity storage was designed specifically with your mobile phone, pen, and glasses in mind. The seat is ergonomically designed with comfortable cushion and adjustable headrest that provides maximum support for your head and neck. Take advantage of the increased legroom to really stretch out during your journey.
Light and healthy meals, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, are served with an award-winning selection of wines and beverages. Enjoy an immersive experience with StudioCX – a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system – presented on your own touchscreen. A carefully curated monthly media highlights will provide a wide range of entertainment, whether your flight is long or short. You’ll enjoy a selection of onboard amenities including our two inflight magazines Discovery and Discover the Shop, a small item tray for all your essentials safe and accessible, and a great selection of games, fun packs and movies for kids.
Premium Economy Class
Boarding is smooth with dedicated check-in counters and priority boarding at the gate. An increased baggage allowance of 35kg means you can pack even more for your trip. In Premium Economy, you’ll be greeted with a welcome drink upon boarding. The cabin crew will provide you with regular snacks and drinks throughout your journey, along with an efficient, personalised service. Settle in to your spacious seat, which has a generous recline, expanded legroom and a supported head rest.
Light and healthy meals, with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, are served with an award-winning selection of wines and beverages. Enjoy an immersive experience with StudioCX – a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system – presented on your own touchscreen. A carefully curated monthly media highlights will provide a wide range of entertainment, whether your flight is long or short. With a larger meal table, working and dining becomes even easier. A cocktail table means a drink is always close at hand while added storage space keeps personal items conveniently close. Freshen up with an environmentally friendly amenity kit that includes socks, an eyeshade, earplugs, toothbrush and toothpaste.
Business Class
Enjoy a more comfortable travel experience with priority check-in and boarding, premium lounge access, and an exclusive cabin featuring fine dining and award-winning seats. Check in smoothly at dedicated counters in airports around the world with a generous luggage allowance of 40kg. Flying Business Class gives you access to our premium lounges around the world, including our flagship lounges in Hong Kong, and service is delivered with a discreet, personal touch—flight attendants will greet you by name, and provide efficient, personalised service throughout your journey. Cathay’s award-winning Business Class seat adapts to your preferences in flight, with two pre-set settings for sitting and sleeping; and controls for smaller adjustments. The seat is designed around your productivity—with privacy partitions, expansive tables, power outlets, and adjustable lighting, you can spread out while you work, uninterrupted. Retreat for more privacy with the touch of a button, or slide your seat forward to converse with a travel companion. And when it’s time to sleep, enjoy the comfort of a fully flat bed, soft pillows, a duvet and a luxury amenity kit.
The menu incorporates locally sourced, sustainable ingredients that are in season, whilst also offering lighter and healthy dining options. To complement your meal, experience an award-winning selection of wines and beverages, accompanied with fine chocolates. Enjoy an immersive experience with StudioCX®—our state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system—presented on your own touchscreen TV. A carefully curated monthly media highlights will provide a wide range of entertainment, whether your flight is long or short.
First Class
Enjoy world-class service, luxurious details, and your own private, spacious suite. Speed through security with a fast-track pass at major airports around the world, and enjoy an additional luggage allowance of 50kg. First Class passengers departing from Hong Kong benefit from their own check-in area, with 10 dedicated podiums and you have access to premium lounges around the world, including the flagship First Class lounges in Hong Kong. Experience he warmth of Asian hospitality from attentive flight attendants—who will greet you by name, and welcome you aboard with a refreshing drink of your choice, and do their best to anticipate your cabin needs.
Once on board, you’ll experience the tasteful luxury of your private First Class suite, padded with soft leather and comfortable fabrics. Easily adjust your seat with our 4.3” touchscreen controller—you can even enjoy in-chair massages. Asian and international influences are showcased on the menu, created by a dedicated culinary team. For an authentic taste of Hong Kong and China, try our range of classic Chinese dishes. Cathay are progressively rolling out state-of-the-art, personal high definition TV screens, which at 18.5 inches, are now even bigger. They are also introducing a new video handset so you can browse entertainment, order duty-free items, and see the interactive map without interrupting your viewing on the main screen. Enjoy an immersive experience with a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system and BOSE® noise-cancelling headsets. From Hollywood blockbusters to award-winning TV shows to classical music, the thoughtfully curated media content will provide a wide range of entertainment.
First Class amenity kits come with luxurious toiletries from Aesop, tailored for either men or women. Women’s cases include a variety of creams, such as the Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm; while the amenity kit for men includes Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream and Rosehip Seed Lip Cream. Your sleep suit, eyeshade, and soft slippers, tailored with touches of modern Chinese styling, are made with 100% organic cotton and designed by PYE, a Hong Kong brand renowned for quality.