I have flown with Cathay Pacific a number of times, and we have reviewed their long-haul flights in First, Business Class, and most recently, Premium Economy. My trip reports can be found below. Cathay Pacific also features in our top 10 best business class airlines in the world. I also have compared Cathay Pacific Vs. Singapore Airlines in Business Class.
Cathay Pacific has a number of lounges at Hong Kong airport which we have reviewed, but you only get access to these if you travel in Business or First. All have different names (e.g. The Wing, The Pier, The Bridge, and The Cabin). They are spread throughout the terminal so that passengers can relax in the lounge nearest to their gate. We’ve reviewed most of the best airline lounges at Hong Kong airport including the “paid to enter” lounges that you get access to with a Priority Pass.
We’ve also flown Cathay Dragon in Business Class which is more like Cathay Pacific Premium Economy. Cathay Dragon’s Business Class is actually the same seats as Cathay Pacific’s 2-2-2 regional Business Class. Amusingly, Cathay Dragon’s First Class is actually the same seats as Cathay Pacific’s more famous 1-2-1 reverse herringbone seats.
Below, you will find my most recent flight reviews on Cathay Pacific in Business Class and Cathay Pacific Premium Economy. You can draw your own conclusions.
Business Class & Premium Economy Reviews
Flight Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class HKG to ICN
At the end of September, I finally got the chance to take the business class in the Cathay Pacific A350 planes for my trip from Hong Kong to Seoul. I have previously sat in the Premium Economy seats on the Cathay A350 plane, which I also reviewed. Now, I can pen my thoughts on the Business Class seats. Cathay Pacific has slightly changed their seats on the new A350 planes. The seats are still reverse herringbone seats in a 1-2-1 arrangement, with a total of 38 seats spread out in a larger cabin of 30 seats and 8 more in a smaller cabin. The seats are 20 inches wide and 45 inches in pitch.
Flight Review: Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class
In this trip report, I review my flight on Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class Hong Kong to Düsseldorf. You can read all my Cathay Pacific Business Class flight reviews and First Class reviews. The Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 is brand new, and my flight took me from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) in China to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Germany. The A350-900 has a more spacious and quieter cabin, panoramic windows, and LED mood lighting and burns 25% less fuel than older-generation aircraft.
Review: Cathay Pacific A330 Business Class
This trip review was in Business Class on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 from Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Qatar to Hong Kong (HKG). The flight itself was okay, with a great cabin crew, excellent seats, and unimpressive food. Cathay Pacific features in our top 10 best airlines for long-haul Business Class. Cathay Pacific Business Class passengers have access to the brilliant Qatar Airways Al Mourjan Business Lounge, located on level 3 at Hamad International Airport. From the lounge, it was a ten-minute walk to gate A7 to the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 flight.
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!
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