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First class
Cathay Pacific has upgraded its economy, business and first class offer with the new designs being progressively installed on all new aircraft as they are delivered.
In addition, the new cabins ” launched in tandem with consultants Design Q - will gradually be retrofitted on all Cathay”s long-haul aircraft and will be available on the Asian carrier”s services between London Heathrow and Hong Kong.
”We are confident we have created a cabin that fulfils passengers” needs,” said Cathay Pacific general manager Europe Philippe de Gentile-Williams. ”The design brief highlighted passenger desire for a product that provides more privacy and control.”
The development means that all three classes will now be available from the UK as aircraft are kitted out. Previously, the product had been installed on US services but eventually will be seen on all four daily flights that Cathay operates from Heathrow to Hong Kong.
Specifically, the economy section features seats with 32” (81.3cm) pitch and which are claimed ”to maximise knee and shin clearance [and] a fixed back design which allows the passenger to recline without encroaching on the personal space of others.”
Economy class
A fishbone layout in business class ” with seats arranged at around 45” inwards ” also features fully-flat beds in an upgraded move from the former lie-flat option. A 15” video screen is provided as is a power supply and improved lighting for work. The first class section uses the increasingly popular suite concept with ottoman and extendable table, while all cabin baggage can be stowed in the suite itself.
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Business class
Cathay Pacific operates four daily services to Hong Kong International Airport with onward connections to 111 destinations worldwide, as well as 20 cities in China through sister airline Dragonair.