I have flown with Cathay Pacific a number of times and have reviewed their long-haul flights in Cathay Pacific First, Business Class and most recently, Premium Economy. My trip reports can be found below. Cathay Pacific also features in my top 10 best business class airlines in the world.
Cathay Pacific has a number of lounges at Hong Kong airport which I have reviewed, but you only get access to these if you travel in Business or First. I have reviewed most of the best airline lounges at Hong Kong airport including the “paid to enter” lounges that you get access with a Priority Pass.
I have also included a review from Business Class on Cathay Dragon, which is, in effect, a Premium Economy product. Cathay Dragon, previously known as Dragon Air, is a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific and a Oneworld affiliate. Cathay Dragon primarily flies short-haul and regional flights, while Cathay Pacific focuses on long-haul flights.
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Below you will find my most recent flight reviews on Cathay Pacific in Premium Economy; you can draw your own conclusions.
Premium Economy Reviews
Review: Cathay Pacific A350-900 Premium Economy
We review Cathay Pacific on the A350-900 in Premium Economy from London Gatwick to Hong Kong. We have also reviewed Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy Singapore to Hong Kong, and Cathay Pacific Business Class on the A350. The A350-900s Airbus planes were put into circulation on Cathay Pacific's routes in 2016. This plane's premium economy seats are slightly narrower than in other CX plane types (18.5 inches versus 19.5 inches) but with greater seat pitch (40 inches versus 38 inches).
Flight Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Premium Economy Singapore to Hong Kong
On a recent work trip, last-minute schedule changes and overbooking resulted in me taking Cathay Pacific Premium Economy on their A350 plane from Singapore to Hong Kong on a night flight. We have also reviewed the new Business Class on the Cathay Pacific A350. After hanging out at the British Airways Terraces Lounge and the Qantas Lounge for dinner, I went to the gate and boarded the plane. Cathay Pacific Premium Economy has 8 seats in a row, arranged in a 2 4 2 format. There is a total of 28 seats, with 4 rows each on the side and 3 rows in the middle.
Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class & Premium Economy
Cathay Pacific Airways (CX) launched its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft on its Hong Kong-Manila route. This new A350 features Cathay Pacific’s latest inflight products in the A350 Business Class which we have reviewed, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class cabins. The new Airbus A350 series will also be the first fleet to launch with the new Cathay Pacific livery (shown above). However, the airline’s existing fleet will be repainted with the new livery as aircraft go through their normal maintenance schedule over the next five years, with some 150 aircraft getting the new look in total.
Flight Review: Cathay Dragon A330-300 Business Class
During my December holidays, I used my British Airway Avios miles to redeem a flight on Cathay Dragon from Hangzhou to Hong Kong. Cathay Dragon, previously known as Dragon Air, is a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, and a Oneworld affiliate. Cathay Dragon primarily flies short-haul and regional flights, while Cathay Pacific focuses on the long-haul flights. As this was a short flight under 1151 miles, I just used 7500 miles and $23 USD to redeem an Economy Class ticket for this flight. For the peak travel period in December, redeeming this flight via miles was a great deal!
I have compared Cathay Pacific vs. Singapore Airlines in Business Class. It is worth reading my 10 tips on how to find cheap long-haul Business Class flights for a way to save money on your next First, Business and Premium Economy flight bookings.
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