China – Cathay Pacific sets the bar high

Flying in Business Class takes on a whole new dimension with Cathay Pacific. Especially when you travel from London to Hong Kong. The Aria Suites offer a completely new cabin experience in a completely new design finished down to the last detail. Long-haul flights have never been so much fun!

Cathay Pacific was founded in Hong Kong in 1946. Together with HK Express and Air Hong Kong, they have 231 aircraft. The Cathay Group network covers more than 100 destinations worldwide, including 19 destinations in mainland China. In the meantime, Cathay has grown into a leading premium lifestyle brand with various products and services.

In October 2024, Cathay Pacific unveiled the long-awaited new Aria Suite Business Class in Hong Kong. Recently, Europe also had the opportunity to get acquainted with the long-awaited Aria Suite. Cathay Pacific organised a unique experience in the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. Everyone had the chance to take a seat in the Aria Suite and discover all the technological gadgets for themselves.

Comfort, privacy and a sense of personal space are the cornerstones of the Aria Suite Business Class. Here’s a look at all the features for a more personal and immersive travel experience:

Every aspect of the new Business cabin is designed for ultimate comfort.

Relax in your own personal cabin with sleek seat design, a suite door and a sliding wall.

The premium leather headrest is contoured to provide soft support. Enjoy a restful sleep whenever you want on your spacious lie-flat bed, upholstered in Rohi’s ethically sourced wool for breathable comfort that lasts throughout your flight.

Easily adjust your personal space with a tap of the touchscreen buttons. Adjust your mood lighting from any seat position without disturbing other passengers.

Treat yourself to a movie night in the sky on your 24-inch 4K personal display with Bluetooth audio streaming.

Whether you’re working on the go or listening to music on your phone, keep your devices charged with the Aria Suite’s wireless charging functionality.

Discover the award-winning entertainment system with enhanced touchscreen sensitivity for fast, accurate navigation.

Need to freshen up? Check the screen to see which toilets are available before you leave your seat.

Intuitively designed storage spaces keep everything you need within easy reach.

Use the brand new seat control interface to choose from a variety of customizable configurations.

Each suite is lit by a special light that automatically adjusts to the ambient light.

Enjoy impeccable dishes created in collaboration with leading Hong Kong chefs and restaurants. Complete your meal with a drink from the award-winning Business Beverage Collection.

Discover art above the clouds. Each business cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER fleet features evocative artwork created by an artist with a strong connection to Hong Kong.

Following its launch in Hong Kong late last year, the Aria Suite first flew from London in January. Cathay Pacific’s fleet-wide rollout of the updated Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will continue over the coming months.

Cathay Group is investing heavily in the future, with over 100 new aircraft on order, which will strengthen the fleet in the coming years. The new cabin design is a key part of Cathay Pacific’s long-term vision to become one of the world’s leading service-focused brands. Further investments will be made in cabin products, airport lounges, digitalisation and sustainability.

“We are proud to offer our highly anticipated, premium and customer-focused Aria Suite to our UK customers, continuing to provide them with unparalleled levels of comfort and convenience. London being the first long-haul route for the Aria Suite underlines the importance of the UK market to Cathay Pacific,” said Brian Tsoi, Regional General Manager of Cathay Pacific. “With the upcoming launch of new routes from Munich and the return of Brussels and Rome later this year, we are reinforcing our commitment to connecting Europe and Hong Kong. This summer we will offer almost 100 return flights per week between Europe and Hong Kong, offering our customers a seamless travel experience and enhanced connectivity.”