Cathay Pacific has released images and a video (see below) of the new seating which will feature on the carrier’s redesigned Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The airline teased the launch of its new business class Aria Suite last summer, but has now provided more details of both this and the all-new premium economy seat which will be fitted to the aircraft.
As is becoming commonplace for new business class products, the Aria Suite will feature a sliding door, as well as a privacy partition between middle seats.
Other amenities include a 24-inch 4K IFE monitor, personalised suite lighting, wireless charging and Bluetooth capabilities, a storage unit with mirror and another smaller storage space which is revealed by sliding across the suite’s cocktail table.
Meanwhile the premium economy seat will offer a 15.6-inch IFE screen, as well as a winged headrest, personal reading light and an unspecified “generous recline and legroom”.
The carrier’s economy seat has also been “refreshed”, with touches including Bluetooth connectivity and a ledge which folds down to hold drinks and personal devices.
Finally Cathay has refreshed the aircraft’s toilets, and is introducing what it is calling a “Gallery in the Skies” – 30 pieces of artwork which will be displayed in business class cabins, “created by artists who share a deep connection with Hong Kong”.
It’s not yet clear exactly when the first aircraft featuring the new cabins will enter service, other than it will be in 2024. And we are still waiting to hear which route the redesigned aircraft will debut on.
For our recent feature looking at new and forthcoming business class products, click here.
