CATHAY PACIFIC A321NEO BUSINESS CLASS: Great for Short Haul 👍🏻

[@sunrayz81]

CX's A321neo Jcl seats look very sleek in its design, although I wish they opted for flat bed like how JetBlue and SIA have done so. Thanks for another great and comprehensive review!!! 🤟👍💪

[@homeland2710]

kohuk sounds so crunchy as always, alright. kohuk, cheers 🎉

[@roderick3778]

Your good at finding them coat hooks mate lol. Good video once again. Happy travels 🇦🇺🍻👍

[@callmesam]

Hi, Jaden. I just completed my first flight with Cathay Pacific. Coincidentally, I met the same cabin purser as you on my flight. 😊 I really had a great time with CX A321N.

[@JaydenWong]

good to know you bumped into the same nice crew and you had a wonderful flight! ;) thanks for sharing

[@kinqxx1]

Finally the second leg, love ur content soo much. This plane looks crispy and fresh with this livery. I know I’m late sooo sorry. Was at Melbourne (my home city)

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks for watching Josh! Don’t be sorry haha!! I’m often late to upload too😂

[@csp903]

Another great video from my favourite trip reporter!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

The Business Class Looks Great.I Hope We See 2-2 On Short Haul In Europe Soon.Greait Trip Report

[@JaydenWong]

Really!! That'll be great 😍

[@kevinhendricks8272]

Thanks for the report. The plane layout looked nice along with the food. Looked super yummy. Safe travels ❤

[@mba0005]

Great video, Jayden. Cathay's regional business class looked great! It seems very comfortable for shorter flights. The meal looked very delicious as well. It's too bad the connection at MNL was such a hassle. Glad it you made it safely for the HK Express debut ceremony! Happy travels!

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks Mike! Wish AA would adopt those seats haha!

[@asteverino8569]

Enjoyed your trip report very much. You know how to have fun with the coat hukes. 😂😂😂

[@JaydenWong]

hehe I’m glad sir. 😁😁😁

[@simonnicklin1313]

Jayden, thank you for a great review. I always enjoy your flight vlogs. Thank you.

[@sherlockholmes8289]

I really love Cathay Pacific so much, I wish I try to ride this lovely plane!!! 😍💙🙏

[@JaydenWong]

I'm booking this to Hanoi soon in economy hehe

[@nolunchiseverfree]

At 8:04 those GTFs are doing their best imitation of a GE90 spool up.

[@EpicThe112]

CX A321NEO are A321-351N CFM Leap-X you got yourself confused with PR A321-271N GTF engine 8:25-8:40 PR Terminal 2 MNL.

[@GaryInAmsterdam]

Great vlog, the chicken on that flight was amazing for a short flight. I didn't realize Manila was that close to HKG. Great to see Tsuen Wan, I can never get enough of authentic HK. The food there looked so good. Loved the haircut from your father.

[@JaydenWong]

yep it's very very close haha. The PH is a long country. From HK it could take 1-3 hour depending where you're going.

[@ruedigerwedi7957]

Happy EASTERN 🐣🐥. A wonderful Video!!!! Here it is Raining and it is only 6 degrees outside 🥶. Have a Good Time. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@JaydenWong]

Happy Easter🐣 I hope you have a wonderful weekend! From Melbourne Australia

[@AviationFin]

Nice 👍 Thanks for sharing Greetings from Helsinki ❄️ Finland

[@ronknoke5400]

Nice Video & Views...Home today... Casablanca Turnaround tomorrow. Stay Well !!!

[@JaydenWong]

have fun Ron!!

[@CLeungistravelling]

16:07 Tsuen Wan :) Never get tired of walking around there :)

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Your food looked amazing Jayden. That is definitely upscale from the US main line food. Can’t wait to see what I get on United First Class going to Cancun in May❤️✈️

[@JaydenWong]

yes very good for a 1.5 hour flight. Usually no food on US domestic flights, or just main course for Aussie flights! Thanks Diane :)

[@MattCook206]

looks like a decent hard/soft product, like you said- weird seeing a CX narrowbody haha. great video, thanks.

[@JaydenWong]

Thanks for watching Matt!!

[@maureen8966]

Hi Jayden thank you for the video the plane looked real good and the meal was very delicious looking. Take care

[@JaydenWong]

thanks Maureen!

[@herenow6953]

Another great vlog Jayden - I've flown from Manila but never flown with Cathay Pacific - btw I absolutely love that name - it evokes images of early pioneering travel. But back to today! I loved the super modern cabin - that's the most 'modern' I've ever seen - seems like a great flight tho I miss the Kai Tak landings 😄

[@JaydenWong]

it is a very fancy name indeed. I don't like they're simplifying their brand to just 'Cathay' Thanks for watching!

[@kodyjjj8664]

Happy Easter Jayden love your videos

[@TheEliteMixer]

AMAZING VIDEO AS ALWAYS!

[@woofvault]

Definitely the best narrowbody product in the world at the moment. Kudos to Cathay! Great video as usual mate

[@keisuke5468]

Not really :< Korean Air, China Airlines, StarLux, Singapore Airlines have superior products in their narrow bodies

[@EpicThe112]

I agree and if you do HKG-MNL A321neos comparisons then it's CX > PR & 5J A321neos. A350s CX > PR since all CX A350s are power plug enabled but PR has Mabuhay Class plugs equipped Fiesta Class none.

[@Traveltheme706]

Great review Jayden as always

[@brispaul1]

Long time no chat Jayden. 😂 You're still my favourite plane review blogger. I really enjoyed the night vision from the air. They looked like led pink pegs sticking up from the bridge. Love how you get so excited over coat hooks 🪝. Your hair was looking pretty wild. 🎉. Glad you got a hair cut 😅 I was impressed with the quality of the plane. Yeah Cathay Pacific!! Happy Easter Jayden.

[@heathertruskinger6214]

Hi Jayden. A bit yukky ( and sweaty 🥵) sitting in a lounge in the tropics, facing west, and the air-conditioning not working properly. But the decent food and drinks makes up for it. Decent seats and meal on the flight, which was great

[@ludwigtails]

Oh heyyy there’s the A321neo review!

[@johnkim8957]

Jayden, nice Business Class flight MNL-HKG, enjoy

[@JaydenWong]

thanks John!

[@InstantLuc]

I flew out out of MNL to HKG on Cathay, but the A330. Good to see the short haul planes are modern. It's a real pain getting out of Manila Airport. Always a big delay.

[@EpicThe112]

You are correct however looking at the competitor parked in terminal to the Centennial terminal in Manila PR their fleets are almost identical to each other but the economy class Interiors are different PR Fiesta Class lose the plugs and keep USB CX have both as standard in all classes. RP-C3501-RP-C3508 A359s upper end A35Ks lack tail camera feature seen on B-LRx A359s & B-LXx A35Ks. If you want to do that first time you might as well do ultra-long haul Terminal 8 JFK CX845/843 if resumed Terminal B EWR CX899 A359/ A35k to HKG then 907 to MNL🇵🇭 from HKG🇭🇰 vs PR127 JFK-MNL. I find CX customer service > PR

[@COOKreapEAT]

congratulations.. you survived that airport. i still love manila, my hometown.

[@danielbondoc]

What is the time of departure of Cathay Pacific from Manila to Hong Kong

[@JaydenWong]

my flight was 5:45pm, but they have many other flights throughout the day to Hong Kong.

[@julz9261]

I never knew that It would interesting to see coat hooks, but each video I'm sitting here waiting to here I'm say coat hooook lol.

[@ariantokurniawan5315]

SQ business class on max was on another level

[@JaydenWong]

indeed but to be fair Cathay don't fly their A321neo anywhere further than Bangkok (two hours) vs. SQ to Cairns (6.5 hours) and Male (4.5 hours). Chances are you barely get any bed time even if they feature flat beds.

[@tr1ck5h07]

I left via NAIA Terminal 3 last week and saw that the Cathay Pacific lounge is finally open

[@davidyip8601]

哇 終於❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ludwigtails]

5:54 omg A330neo a plane I really hope Cathay Pacific will get in the future 🥲

[@jackalchung]

Happy Easter! Hey Jayden could you please give Greater Bay Airlines a review video?

[@syc9675]

I liked the sound of the leap engines as they take off from the runway.

[@EpicThe112]

Same if you want to compare it to another A321neo then PW1100G PR🇵🇭 CI🇹🇼

[@woutergijs5246]

Because I had plenty of time, little luggage and am very stubborn I used the free transfer bus between T1 and T3 in March’23. The bus is very worn. And you wait outside in the fumes.

[@eremasirova8060]

Nice plane A321 Neo.

[@JaydenWong]

Indeed it is!

[@ryansofly]

Looks like the air conditioning is a common problem at several terminals in NAIA. I missed the CX A321 on my last trip, got swapped to a A359.

[@woutergijs5246]

I used the Marhaba lounge, review on Google. So so. But with a rain shower ! 😊

[@lugscogs5976]

Wow I see you're rocking a Singapore edition Swatch

[@cocherrie7332]

Haha i actually chuckled when you mentioned how hot it is in the philippines and how the sun seems to follow u around in that lounge 😂 i was also there last december 😂 aircon weak..😂 watching you from 🇵🇭🥵😂

[@JaydenWong]

haha good to know someone feels me😂 thanks for watching!!

[@daniellam1992]

Despite the alcoholic beverages are limited at the lounge, I could still see a draught beer machine. I guess it will be great to have a beer for the weather in Philippines. As well as nice review on new CX's A321 business class. May I know how this compared with the existing regional class (Also known as "Fake J")? Thanks.

[@JaydenWong]

haha I bet! Much better- the new seats got greater recline and better privacy.

[@Guerry-3]

Dear my friend Jayden. It has been a long time, but with me having to catch up on life, I’ve finally am able to make some time to comment on your great flight review video. I cannot express how impressed I am with Cathay Pacific! I am so glad that its parent company hung in there to maintain its excellent service throughout the past difficult years. The time you spent waiting in line for a takeoff reminded me of some flights I’ve taken. On a very few, we were in line so long that the aircraft had to turn around and be refueled before continuing its flight. By the way, as I was hoping to comment on your flight from Narita to Manilla on Japan Airlines. Its service too was above reproach in my opinion. So, what I might say in this comment certainly does reflect my thoughts regarding both of your flights. Did I miss your review of your Pacific flight, or are you still in the process of editing it? I am so impressed by the quality of service on your flight that I find it hard to begin with just one thing. The cleanliness of the lavatory is unbelievably striking to me! Even though the aircraft most likely had a quick turnaround, Cathay’s standards must have emphasized a thorough cleaning. However, I’m sure the cleanliness standards of Manilla most likely played a role in it also. On a flight with a US carrier, conditions in a lavatory are such that there is no way I am going to use it. One thing you mentioned regarding the lavatory was its width. That actually has nothing to do with it being an A321 NEO. It has everything to do with the carrier that purchased it and the cabin layout it also purchased. For I am certain that on A321 NEO’s purchased by other carriers which wish to squeeze in another row, the size of the lavatory would be much more confining. Not only am I impressed with a full meal being served on such a short flight, but its presentation and courses rival those I’ve only received on long haul, overseas flights on US carriers. The presentation was exquisite. Along with how delicious you stated your food tasted, I am so jealous of you. Thank-you for the add-in about your day in Hong Kong. This is the first tour of any I’ve had of the city. It too was indescribably clean. I must visit it. Give me your home address, and I’ll come to see you. JUST KIDDING! Please keep up the great work, my friend. I’m looking forward to viewing your next video.

[@JaydenWong]

Hi Guerry! In two weeks time, I will upload a trip report of Delta. I flew them from Los Angeles to Seattle in First Class and I was impressed by the breakfast they served onboard. Are you referring to my flight from USA to Japan? It will be in my Delta video. I am doing two flights in one video :) With regards to lavatory size- you're mostly correct. But at the very front, airlines can't and won't simply make it smaller because the lavatory is located between the exit door and cockpit, they can't change where the door is all A321NEO should have similar or identical lavatory size. Did you see my other reply about the Big Buddha? I finally visited! 🤣 Cheers, Jayden

[@Guerry-3]

@@JaydenWong: Thank-you for replying my friend, and I especially thank-you for correcting me regarding the lavatory in business class. Indeed, I read where you did finally visit the Buddha. I can now quit joking you about it. I hope you took pictures of it. I do look forward to next week's video. Again, take care my friend.

[@achiu4670]

Have a nice holiday, Jayden.

[@global_flyer]

How does it compared to the old regional business class seat?

[@oceanbreeze89]

Love Cathay ❤ Love HK

[@nightowldickson]

Tsuen Wan has definitely changed a lot over the years!

[@JaydenWong]

totally! And so much vegan food🤣

[@aussieflightsimmer9964]

Hey Jayden. I'm going on holiday from Adelaide to Minneapolis, Minnesota in a week and a half. I wonder if I should do a flight review on one of them.

[@JaydenWong]

totally!

[@aussieflightsimmer9964]

@@JaydenWong Yea. I don't think we got window seats though :(

[@Flynso]

I WAS ON THAT QANTASS PLANE

[@colleencielotiri9042]

I flew from MNL to HKG and they use A330 equipment. I did not know they are now using this

[@EpicThe112]

Surprise by it and on MNL-HKG since both CX and PR use A321neo B777-300/ER A350-941 A330-343X your choice will come down to which one of them although the better service comes with CX. A35K CX B-LXx registrations > PR A35K RP-C35xx fleet

[@yinbo5210]

Maybe it is a prejudice from me that narrow body aircraft stands for inferior hard and soft products compared to widebody. Not sure if it is true? Good to see Jayden is enjoying the trip. I do have to admit that I miss your Q&A sessions and hopefully we can have another one in the future video, really looking forward to your Beijing vlog cauz I havent been home for 2 years but I have a flight due in 3 weeks there!

[@JaydenWong]

you're not wrong- most narrow body planes fly shorter distance and hence interior hard and soft products. I'm not doing Q&A at the moment because I'm getting the same questions over and over again. I'll wait for a few more weeks and months and people will have newer questions :) And there won't be Air China videos I'm afraid :( I took the flights two days ago and my phone broke during the journey and I couldn't record :(

[@yinbo5210]

@@JaydenWong Bugger then. Hope your days in China will be different from your phone. Not pushing you on Sth but just saying miss the Q&A haha. Hope your future flight reports won’t be affected by this phone incident. Maybe try bring a camera with you as well next time haha.

[@JaydenWong]

@@yinbo5210 I absolutely hate myself! usually have a spare phone with me but gave it to my cousin when she lost her phone during a trip 😩

[@yinbo5210]

@@JaydenWong God is manipulating your fate so that you can come to Beijing again next time and enjoy yourself at a few other destinations.

[@roxleejohnsayson1368]

As a tourist, your comment on our immigration puts us to shame and you are right about it. Philippine immigration always gives us a hard time when travelling.

[@IndonesianAviation-IDN]

Hello Jayden! Im not sure you remember me but i commented on ur JAL flight 12 days ago and i was wondering if the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera is good in your opinion. Thank You! Love from, Jakarta, Indonesia❤

[@JaydenWong]

For POV shots that could be good! Don’t know much about the brand though, I’m terrible with technology haha

[@IndonesianAviation-IDN]

​@@JaydenWonghaha

[@jasperkelly181]

Also correct me if I’m wrong, but you no longer? Have to wear a mask on Cathy flights

[@JaydenWong]

correct :)

[@BobbyTanDowd]

Nice to see you in Manila. Everything about that place is confusing.

[@JaydenWong]

haha yes😂

[@jojoa12345]

Do Cathay provide amenities on short haul flight ?

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Jayden being stalked by the sun 😂 See food lol

[@jasperkelly181]

I have a layover in Hong Kong, which AMEX lounge would you recommend is the best? Also big fan of the videos

[@bradcolby3624]

It’s a good thing you had the seat divider 😂😂

[@JaydenWong]

👻

[@bradcolby3624]

Creepy but a nice in flight meal

[@woutergijs5246]

What was wrong with that tattoo guy?

[@waikitcheang1279]

Short Haul with Fine dining ❤

[@Riccap_109]

Great 👍 can u try British or Brussels airlines business class

[@EpicThe112]

Looks like CX copied PR who also uses A321neo for HKG-MNL however PR A321neos lack in-seat power supply in all classes unlike CX A321neos which have all classes in-seat power. HKG-MNL is my most flown route in the CX network since it used to have all types of Aeroplanes in the Cathay Pacific fleet starting with the DC-3 1946 all the way to B777-300 B777-300/er B747 A330-300 & A350-900/-1000. These included the retried A340-300 & A340-600 which will then do CX830 to JFK from the first MNL-HKG flight CX904 and B777-200 which has a 2-5-2 economy class seat no ptv must stand up to watch the programme. In your opinion is CX better than PR on HKG-MNL-HKG? When it comes to the A350-900 I would say CX A359 > PR A359 in terms of comfort and service.

[@gerbs139]

16:42 vegan vlogger nostalgically points the lens at delicious roast duck!

[@JaydenWong]

haha I am vegan, not my phone 🤣

[@woutergijs5246]

It was chicken breast. And the phone said it was good 😅😅😅

[@oscarwyer2771]

Great video once again Jayden. I also hope the Easter bunny treats you well Jayden. One last thing do you think in 6-8 years I could come and live in your apartment with you Jayden??

[@winwinogaming]

Nice new aircraft, HOWEVER from Hong Kong competitors like Thai and Emirates offer lay-flat seats for cheaper. No reason to spend more to get less. This is more like economy plus plus.

[@JaydenWong]

from HK to Bangkok yes. However Cathay has way more flights and therefore suit more people despite the fact that it might not be a bed

[@winwinogaming]

@@JaydenWong That's the route I was looking at. I tried to book on Cathay, even paying a bit more than others for business, but found it was these jets so I cancelled. Before cancelling I asked about changing to a flight with a larger jet and they wanted to hit me with a 40% upcharge. Yikes. Ended up on Thai paying less than the original cost for a full lay-flat experience. I love Cathay but their pricing can be rough.

[@WhatMattersMost88]

You think this Aircraft's business class seating and interior is superior or inferior to the A330-300 business class Jayden? I know it's a much newer aircraft but I'm guessing is much narrower and the seating layout is different too. Thinking HKG to Japan flight in near future

[@JaydenWong]

Definitely more superior than the regional A330. A lot more comfortable and great privacy. Thanks for watching!

[@WhatMattersMost88]

@@JaydenWong Thanks for the quick reply Jayden. Happy flying!

[@woutergijs5246]

Manilla airport terminals: when you take a cab you should know exactly which terminal you need to be. Domestic or international isn’t enough. So beware and prepared 😊

[@SILAPDARREN]

Very handsome boy😊

[@kevinkong2178]

幾時來段廣東話版本😄

[@PeterK153]

Business class suits you Jayden 👍🏻

[@JaydenWong]

hehe I LOVE Business class

[@PeterK153]

@@JaydenWong we all do 🤣

[@aviationwithjeff]

The experience at MNL is such a mess. It's unfortunate that this is often the first impression for for many overseas travelers. At least the flight experience looks nice.

[@TheEliteMixer]

More HK vlogs please!

[@JaydenWong]

I’ll go back July 1 for summer🥵🥵😍

[@lexusdriver1963]

Don't worry I read that there's a new airport going to be built to serve Manila. Bulacan International Airport aka New Manila International Airport. The airport you're in at Manila is very congested and thus the Philippines needed to have another airport serving Manila.

[@JaydenWong]

that’s great news! hopefully it’s real soon. It’ll benefit Philippine Airlines too. Main reason I don’t choose them for transit is their airport

[@lexusdriver1963]

@@JaydenWong Well I hope the new airport will change your tune once it's built and open to the public and airlines around the world. Only one way to find out.

[@rampge5605]

Great Review on this newer aircraft! I must add though that NAIA (all terminals) is listed to be one of the worst airports in the world so it's really best to avoid it at all costs.

[@JaydenWong]

haha i agree. Avoiding it from now on

[@vkobi8208]

why do Cathay pacific always have Australian pilots

[@Kenneth_Temporada-622.]

Instead of Manila Airport film Mactan Cebu International Airport in the Philippines😍

[@sunrayz81]

Happy to see that CX is FINALLY using a narrow body a/c for the HKG-MNL vv route! 👍 I can never understand why CX loved deploying B777-300ERs to MNL in the past. 😖 The coat hook certainly looks unique! 🤩 Am amazed to see that CX deploys a SP and a FP for a narrow body flight. Thumbs up for CX on this, as SQ deploys only one LS (equivalent to FP in CX) for narrow body flights and the rest of the crew are all the junior ones! 😂

[@JaydenWong]

Haha CX loved deploying all sorts of long-/short- haul aircraft for MNL, BKK, TPE and SIN instead of letting them sit in HK between long haul flights. Like Qantas A330 between SYD-MEL at 6-7am :) then 9-10am they go Asia. Yep very weird to not see ISM onboard!!

[@sunrayz81]

@@JaydenWong TPE, BKK & SIN I can understand. MNL ... hmmmmmmmmmm ... 🤭🤭🤭 Anyway, glad to see this review. Very few CX A321neo reviews to date, thus am delighted to see this comprehensive review, especially on the unique coat hook. 😊😊😊

[@jaydenpizza19]

@@JaydenWong I am pregnant

[@jaydenpizza19]

@@JaydenWong my name is Jayden Lo

[@LADYSAMANTHA7]

YOU ARE VERY USFUL

[@JaydenWong]

thanks :))

[@benwilson9150]

What happened to your normal very dapper dressing style, don’t think you have ever been so casual for a business class flight or even an economy one! It does seem strange for anyone mentioning a single isle Cathay plane, guess it is a sign of the times and needing to diversify.

[@JaydenWong]

it was towards the end of my 2 weeks trip and I did not have any clean clothes left😂 And I left my jeans on my Tokyo-LAX flight a week prior

[@benwilson9150]

@@JaydenWong you left your jeans on a flight a prior, do I even dare ask how lol!!! 😂

[@JaydenWong]

changed to the PJ I was wearing in this video. Put my jeans in the overhead bin. Forgot to change it back and just left it up there 😂😂😂

[@prinscharles4817]

👍👋😀🙏🇮🇳

[@simongreasley8643]

Love you wifey ❤

[@peteryamazaki2489]

2:10 Nobody believes me when I say that Filipino siu mai is the best siu mai in the world. Even Filipinos dont believe me. They make it differently in the philippines

[@kitadriantiulamela194]

Can't agree more, the immigration officers here in the Philippines are the worst!

[@woutergijs5246]

It is bit different: the cabins have 2 officers sitting next of each other. Travellers just stand there and don’t notice that a place is free. So a supervisor has to call loudly to people.

[@dormamo6917]

Manila airport is worst. That's why I always choose clark airport or cebu(mactan airport).

[@Cik_Siput.Luar_Biasa]

you are so handsome and yummy🫦

[@daffaellong6557]

sum tin wong

[@EA00000]

Must say I don’t like Honk Kong it is concrete jungle ! I do prefer stop over in Singapore and is more relaxing with good food

[@keithsmith4059]

You need to venture out of the metropolis to beaches and islands that are outstanding.. cafes by the sea .. #HongKong

[@JaydenWong]

haha it’s not for everyone. For me it’s perfect 🤣 indeed only 30% of HK is built up though. 70% is beautiful hills, islands and beaches. Singapore don’t really have them😏

[@EA00000]

@@keithsmith4059 Yes that is more like me 😁 Thank you !

[@EA00000]

@@JaydenWong Maybe I did not see everything outside the city area