In late 2024, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world.
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"There are no firm plans to retrofit this product on other long haul aircraft, including the Airbus A330, Airbus A350, etc. Furthermore, regional Boeing 777s won’t be getting these cabins. However, this is also the product we’ll find on the carrier’s new Boeing 777-9s"
I wouldn't be surprised if the 779s get something slightly different that would deviate from the current suites and the A350s get the same seats as the 779s down the line.
I could see more improvements being made such as improved storage options especially with a wider cabin, etc.
Thanks for this update. Any thoughts on how this new business class seat improves on the old one?
Last month I flew in Aria Suite for 2.5 hours, followed by 12 hours in the old configuration. I wish it could have been the other way around.
Cathay is big no consistency.
The B777-9 will get exactly the same seat, the A350 is also likely to receive it to but at a much later date as the fleet is still young.
I could see further refinements being made to the seat similar to how the A350 seats were improved from its predecessor.
The Cathay share price is still holding up in spite of the turbulence we find ourselves experiencing. Recovery since the Chinese virus pandemic has been most acceptable too.
Whatever the fleet management decide to do seat wise is unlikely to bankrupt shareholders.
Ugh. Wish JFK-HKG got this. Oh well. 2 of 3 daily flights usually on a350, so not bad.