{"id":487538,"date":"2024-06-17T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=487538"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T01:17:56","slug":"cathay-pacific-business-class-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-business-class-review","title":{"rendered":"Cathay Pacific&#8217;s Business Class A350 Review: Exceptional Value For Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>After years of waiting, we finally took off from Sydney to Hong Kong to experience Cathay Pacific\u2019s Business Class on their latest A350 aircraft. With a layover in the airline\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-the-wing-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">immaculate first-class lounge<\/a> and a stay in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/island-shangri-la-hotel-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hong Kong\u2019s best hotel<\/a>, the stage was set for a 10\/10 trip\u2026 but did the cabin itself meet the mark? <\/strong><\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"><div id=\"block_3e48488824005dd5ef24f865f9276774\" class=\"wp-block-acf-article-reviews acf-article-reviews\">    <div class=\"review-main\">        <div class=\"review-wrap\">            <h3 class=\"review-title\">                <span> Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Class<\/span>                <span class=\"rating-score\">                    <span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star full\"><\/span><span class=\"star\"><\/span>                <\/span>            <\/h3>                        <div class=\"review-desc\">                <p>Cathay delivers the good where it matters the most. Good food, privacy on a severely outdated product.<\/p>            <\/div>                    <\/div>                <div class=\"review-links\">                            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cathaypacific.com\/cx\/en_US.html\" class=\"button button-primary review-link\"  rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Book Now<\/a>                    <\/div>            <\/div>        <div class=\"review-pc\">                <div class=\"rpc-item\">            <h4 class=\"rpc-title\">Pros<\/h4>            <ul class=\"rpc-list rpc-pros\">            <li>Very competitive Business Class fare prices<\/li><li>Cathay Pier and Wing Lounges are among the world\u2019s best<\/li><li>The best duvet in the sky. It\u2019s heavenly<\/li><li>Hong Kong is an underrated stopover city<\/li><li>First check-in is a breeze\u00a0<\/li>            <\/ul>        <\/div>                <div class=\"rpc-item\">            <h4 class=\"rpc-title\">Cons<\/h4>            <ul class=\"rpc-list rpc-cons\">            <li>Not fully enclosed seats<\/li><li>Western menu is limited<\/li>            <\/ul>        <\/div>            <\/div>    <\/div><p>Cathay Pacific has always held a special place in my heart. It was the first airline I flew Business Class with when I was 14 years old. My parents and I scored an upgrade from Amsterdam to Hong Kong back when \u2018dressing nice\u2019 could get you an upgrade.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-210239217\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_516685299 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_516685299 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[300,250],[320,100],[320,180],[336,280],[640,360]],\"incontent-210239217\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_516685299.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-210239217\");});};adsQueue.push(load_516685299);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487538\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p>Back then, the 747-400 had an old 3-3 layout in the upper deck, which was awesome for the time. It even had a leg rest and ice cream. <\/p><p>Fast-forward to 2024, and Cathay Pacific has just emerged from a long pandemic period, during which the airline (and most of Hong Kong) faced stringent health restrictions.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M4TWG4DRDJAW7F5OYEQKGAOVTA-1400x785.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M4TWG4DRDJAW7F5OYEQKGAOVTA-1400x785.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M4TWG4DRDJAW7F5OYEQKGAOVTA-960x538.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M4TWG4DRDJAW7F5OYEQKGAOVTA-640x359.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M4TWG4DRDJAW7F5OYEQKGAOVTA-768x430.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/M4TWG4DRDJAW7F5OYEQKGAOVTA-480x269.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: NT News<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>These restrictions severely impacted tourism and, of course, Cathay\u2019s revenue. Just last week, the airline\u2019s last plane was taken out of desert storage and reinstated into service. It\u2019s crazy to think we\u2019ve lived our best lives while Hong Kong still struggled to restart.<\/p><p>We took the opportunity to test-drive the airline\u2019s Business Class offering and revisit Hong Kong as a stopover destination. For years, Singapore and Dubai have dominated Australians\u2019 European holiday transits, but is it time for Hong Kong to reclaim the crown of the most fun stopover destination? Maybe.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flight-facts\"><strong>Flight Facts<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route:<\/strong> <\/td><td>Sydney to Hong Kong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flight Number:<\/strong><\/td><td>CX100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aircraft:<\/strong><\/td><td>Airbus A350-900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Seat:<\/strong><\/td><td>16G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/td><td> $7,500 \u2013 $10,000 (AU to EU)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>On-Time Departure:<\/strong><\/td><td>30 minutes late<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Would We Fly Again<\/strong>?<\/td><td>Absolutely.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-in\"><strong>Check-In<\/strong><\/h2><p>Check-in was a breeze at Counter G in Sydney. Dedicated Business Class lines moved swiftly, and my 26kg Rimowa Trunk was checked into Hong Kong. As it disappeared, I quietly held my breath, hoping it would return on the other end. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/best-luggage-brands\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rimowa luggage<\/a>, while cool, always makes you nervous.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-271261353\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1076797539 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1076797539 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-271261353\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1076797539.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-271261353\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1076797539);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Hong Kong has a check-in concierge service for First and Oneworld Emerald. Staff greet you, take your bags, and hand you tickets. This is one of the most seamless check-in processes I\u2019ve experienced, and I highly recommend it for pointy-end flyers. Sadly, Cathay is about to discontinue First Class, so who knows what will happen with this service. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/best-luggage-brands\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baggage allowance\u00a0is generous<\/a>, two times the 35kg allowance.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-the-lounge\"><strong>In The Lounge<\/strong><\/h2><p>As a Qantas Platinum Frequent Flyer, I treated myself to breakfast at The First Lounge at Sydney Airport. As a Cathay Pacific Business Class customer, you can use the Qantas Business Lounge, which still offers a great selection.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-181528518\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_820598393 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_820598393 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-181528518\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_820598393.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-181528518\");});};adsQueue.push(load_820598393);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The Qantas receptionist oddly gave me grief for not having a \u2018voucher.\u2019 As a partner airline, they provide a voucher to use a specific lounge at the airport. In this case, a Oneworld lounge was the most logical choice.<\/p><p>AMEX Platinum members can use those lounges; however, we recommend the Qantas option for better food and beverage options.<\/p><p>If transiting through Hong Kong, Cathay offers<em> The Pier<\/em> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-the-wing-review\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Wing<\/em> lounges<\/a>. Both are best in class and often overlooked as some of the world\u2019s best airline lounges. Oneworld Emerald Flyers will have exclusive access to special dining and spa services.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-2034520415\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_610939361 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_610939361 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-2034520415\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_610939361.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-2034520415\");});};adsQueue.push(load_610939361);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-onboard-cathay-pacific-s-business-class\"><strong>Onboard<\/strong> Cathay Pacific\u2019s Business Class<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-3-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Class\" class=\"wp-image-487551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-3-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-3-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-3-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-3-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The new Airbus A350 aircraft is an absolute dream to fly on. Like most Airbuses, it\u2019s whisper quiet, has large windows, and a small business class cabin of only 38 seats. This gives a very intimate feel unlike the larger A380 aircraft operated by Qantas and Emirates.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-434806024\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1057181081 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1057181081 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-434806024\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1057181081.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-434806024\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1057181081);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Business Class is split into two main cabins, the other smaller and closer to Economy. I chose 16G, right in the middle of the main cabin.<\/p><p>My neighbour was a lovely Lebanese fellow who claimed to be part of \u2018Brothers In Arms\u2019, a well-known Sydney Middle Eastern gang. He was off with his 11 brothers to visit an orphanage to donate toys and help for a week. True story<em>.<\/em><\/p><p>While Cathay is in the process of updating its aircraft <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-unveil-aria-suite-business-class-cabin-but-can-it-save-a-dying-breed\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with the new Aria business class<\/a>, the existing product still stands the modern-day test and is much better than other airlines that charge more. The 1-2-1 configuration means that everyone has aisle access, and the fit-out is fresh and feels premium. The seats are not closed suites; however, they offer superior privacy compared to Emirates.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1260197281\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1788133058 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1788133058 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1260197281\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1788133058.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1260197281\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1788133058);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-5-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Class\" class=\"wp-image-487553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-5-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-5-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-5-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-5-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The best seats are the window options, but these were all taken when my flight was ticketed, so taking the middle was the only option. I would recommend having a window seat if flying into Hong Kong. While it\u2019s not the old airport which was sketchy, it\u2019s still pretty to look out the window.<\/p><p>A massive pop-out entertainment screen awaits you, with more than enough movies and shows to keep you occupied on a 9-hour flight from Sydney to Hong Kong. The Cathay Pacific 777 alternative will have a slightly older entertainment system with a smaller screen, so you want to score the A350 when booking. That said, there\u2019s a small cabin of just 8 seats on the 777, which is quiet and private. We managed to score this in our second leg against Milan. 12K, baby.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-971266454\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_529784340 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_529784340 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-971266454\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_529784340.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-971266454\");});};adsQueue.push(load_529784340);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-14-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Classbed\" class=\"wp-image-487562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-14-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-14-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-14-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-14-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The bathroom was a personal favourite of mine. It had a window, so you could stare into the blue sky while relieving yourself at 35,000 feet. Incredible. The smaller cabins on the A350 mean fewer people using the bathroom, so it\u2019s a touch cleaner. Yes, I wore shoes to the bathroom, too.<\/p><p>Inflight internet is available for $19.95 USD ($30.00 AUD) for the entire flight. Ensure you have your physical credit card as Google Pay didn\u2019t work for me. It\u2019s quick enough to read email and browse Instagram, but it\u2019s not lightning-fast.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-510438812\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_574405246 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_574405246 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-510438812\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_574405246.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-510438812\");});};adsQueue.push(load_574405246);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-flight-dining-amp-wine\"><strong>In-Flight Dining &amp; Wine<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-6-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Classfood\" class=\"wp-image-487554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-6-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-6-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-6-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-6-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>One thing Cathay Pacific does remarkably well is its selection of food. We had a light Wellness breakfast that consisted of Chia porridge, fruit salad, and, surprisingly, a chocolate croissant. Who knew that a croissant could be part of a wellness diet? Count me in! Cathay also offers Western, Chinese, and lighter breakfast options that cater to almost every taste and morning need.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1381748849\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_255490299 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_255490299 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1381748849\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_255490299.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1381748849\");});};adsQueue.push(load_255490299);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>After breakfast, we were served lunch, which I decided to pre-book a week before to test the service. There\u2019s nothing worse than missing out or getting what you don\u2019t want after paying $10,000 for a flight. Cathay Pacific\u2019s pre-flight menu is extensive, with both Western and Eastern options.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-4-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Classdrink menu\" class=\"wp-image-487552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-4-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-4-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-4-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-4-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It\u2019s more skewed toward Eastern, but you\u2019ll find many treats there. I would recommend sticking with the Eastern menu as it\u2019s their specialty and great.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-386119693\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_2117751857 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_2117751857 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-386119693\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_2117751857.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-386119693\");});};adsQueue.push(load_2117751857);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>If you\u2019re flying out of Hong Kong, you can select from top Michelin-starred restaurants like <em>Louise<\/em> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.duddells.co\/home\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Duddell\u2019s<\/em><\/a>, which have designed specific meals for some routes. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.louise.hk\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Louise<\/em><\/a> is a nostalgic look at traditional French food, whereas <em>Duddell\u2019s<\/em> is high-end Chinese food made with premium ingredients. Sadly, I slept through dinner service on my return leg and missed my pre-booked <em>Louise<\/em>-prepared dinner. Pas mal.<\/p><p>If cocktails are your thing, you\u2019ll have various popular options like Negroni, Martini, and Manhattan. Signature drinks like Cloud Nine and the non-alcoholic Cathay Delight are sure to\u2026 delight.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-7-1400x788.jpg\" alt=\"Cathay Pacific\u2019s A350 Business Class dessert\" class=\"wp-image-487555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-7-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-7-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-7-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Cathay-Pacific-A350-Business-Class-7-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DMARGE<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The wine selection is extensive, with wines from Italy, France, and Adelaide. There\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/travel\/cathay-pacific-chinese-wines\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">even wine from China<\/a>, which I tried and was great. I recommend the<strong> Silver Heights Jiayuan Marselan<\/strong> red from the Ningxia region. There\u2019s no need to be afraid of Made in China regarding red wine.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>Cathay has ground to make up in the luxury travel space, but this current product and the new Aria business class will help them return to the top of the airline rankings. The cabin staff were lovely, efficient, and always happy to help. I actually hit the call button for the first time in years because they were so friendly and helpful. Unlike Emirates, it didn\u2019t feel like a bother.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1415958000\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1090458766 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1090458766 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1415958000\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1090458766.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1415958000\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1090458766);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>The biggest kicker in this review is the price. Cathay Pacific is the most competitively priced business class from a top-tier airline. In February, a Sydney to London ticket was around $7,200 compared to $14,000 with Singapore Airlines. Dare I say the product is only marginally different? Emirates and Qantas are just as expensive as Singapore, too.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/doing-business-hongkong-1400x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-487564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/doing-business-hongkong-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/doing-business-hongkong-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/doing-business-hongkong-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/doing-business-hongkong-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/doing-business-hongkong-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: DC Strategy<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>It makes sense that Cathay is reducing prices to get people flying again, especially as Hong Kong has dropped off as a stopover destination. While it\u2019s a slightly longer flight to Europe by a couple of hours, Hong Kong is a fantastic stopover destination that is almost unparalleled for good restaurants and hotels. The train from the airport to Kowloon\/Central is quick, and the shopping is incredible, especially luxury shopping. And it remains a foodie haven for Cantonese delights.<\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1806229608\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_751567696 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_751567696 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1806229608\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_751567696.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1806229608\");});};adsQueue.push(load_751567696);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p>Generally, Business Class airfares are tipped to come down, so it\u2019s safe to assume Cathay will be many people\u2019s first choice when looking to save a few thousand on their next European holiday or business trip. Lock in a few nights at the <strong>Island Shangri-La<\/strong>, our recommended luxury hotel on Hong Kong Island.<\/p><p>Lastly, you can earn Qantas Points, but they are only half of the normal rate. Booo! So don\u2019t expect a full haul of status credits if you plan a status credit run.<\/p><p>Until next time, keep your seatbelt fasted, keep your dumplings warm and champagne glass full\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make Hong Kong great again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":487541,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[237],"tags":[835,146406],"coauthors":[146525],"class_list":{"0":"post-487538","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-business-class","9":"tag-reviews"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487538"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487538\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":534364,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487538\/revisions\/534364"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487538"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=487538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}