Cathay Pacific Launches Major Cabin Upgrades

Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its new Business class, Aria Suite, and its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. ​

Geoffrey Thomas

By Geoffrey Thomas Fri Oct 18, 2024

Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its new Business class, Aria Suite, and its new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. ​

​The airline’s retrofitted 777-300ER debuted on its Hong Kong-Beijing route today (18 October) before progressively being deployed on other regional and long-haul routes.

Cathay Group Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “At Cathay, we believe in moving people forward in life. This purpose goes beyond simply flying customers to their destinations; we are deeply woven into Hong Kong’s identity as a global aviation hub. To solidify our role in both the industry and the community, we’ve committed a significant investment of over HK$100 billion over the next seven years into our fleet, cabin products, lounges, and digital and sustainability leadership, reflecting our confidence in Hong Kong’s long-term growth and its position as a key player in global aviation.

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“As part of this evolution, we are excited to introduce new seat products over the next three years, each designed to elevate the inflight experience for our customers. First, we are launching our all-new Business and Premium Economy cabins and a refreshed Economy cabin on our retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. These will be followed by a new world-leading First class experience onboard our 777-9s, and a brand-new flat-bed Business class product on our Airbus A330s. Through our investments in cutting-edge aircraft, innovative technology and groundbreaking facilities, we are dedicated to moving beyond expectations – in the air, on the ground and in every experience we create.”


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