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oneworld · Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific

Understated, elegant cabins with some of the most comfortable beds aloft.

Business Class

777 / A350 Business; Aria Suite

8.8/10

10 Positives

  1. +Herringbone seats are spacious and private.
  2. +New Aria Suite adds doors on the 777-300ER.
  3. +Hong Kong lounges like The Pier are superb.
  4. +Bedding and mattress pads are excellent.
  5. +Food reflects authentic Cantonese cuisine.
  6. +Quiet, understated cabin design.
  7. +Reliable Asia–North America connections.
  8. +Asia Miles and Avios both provide access.
  9. +Good on-time performance.
  10. +Wide bed with a large footwell.

10 Negatives

  1. −Older seats lack doors.
  2. −Regional business is angled-flat on some aircraft.
  3. −Service is efficient but can feel reserved.
  4. −Western menu options are hit and miss.
  5. −Wi-Fi is paid and patchy.
  6. −Award surcharges via some programs.
  7. −Aria Suite rollout is still limited.
  8. −Hong Kong connections can be lengthy.
  9. −Amenity kits are fairly basic.
  10. −Cash fares from North America are pricey.

Book with points?

Strong option with Alaska or Asia Miles — good availability to Asia.

Book with cash?

Watch for sales; otherwise average cash value.

First Class

777-300ER First

9.4/10

10 Positives

  1. +Only six seats in a very private cabin.
  2. +The bed is regarded as one of the most comfortable in any first class.
  3. +The Wing first lounge has cabanas with baths.
  4. +Krug Champagne served throughout.
  5. +Caviar service is generous.
  6. +Spacious seat with a buddy seat for dining.
  7. +Calm, refined cabin design.
  8. +Quality pyjamas and slippers.
  9. +Attentive, discreet crew.
  10. +Award space opens more than most first products.

10 Negatives

  1. −Product is ageing and lacks doors.
  2. −Limited routes still feature first.
  3. −Entertainment screen is small by modern standards.
  4. −No onboard bar or lounge.
  5. −Storage is modest.
  6. −Wi-Fi costs extra.
  7. −Cash fares can be extreme.
  8. −Food presentation is simpler than rivals.
  9. −Routes can change seasonally.
  10. −Long connections through Hong Kong.

Book with points?

One of the best first class redemptions with Alaska or Avios.

Book with cash?

Poor cash value — save it for points.