Cathay Pacific's STUNNING FIRST CLASS!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

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[@andydrivesanastra]

I live in Tokyo and am a faithful Cathay Pacific user for traveling to Asia and Europe. Why? BECAUSE OF THE LOUNGES!!! They never cease to amaze me... They used to have THE BRIDGE that closed down during COVID which was done up in the style of THE WING (the mid-90s style) which was also great, but I agree THE PIER beats the other lounges hands down. Having said that, what makes Hong Kong such a pleasure to transfer at is the variety and choice of lounges, with each one giving you a totally different experience, but consistent where it counts (overall quality). Thank you so much for your great videos! You are the best aviation review channel out there as far as I'm concerned! Always eye opening and interesting! Thanks so much Patrick!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@whiskervault]

Had the exact same thing when I lived in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Cathay Pacific were my gateway to Europe!

[@mao-hsinshen9384]

Indeed I did and will do the same so can enjoy these HKG lounges! If you get the chance please try the Qatar Business lounges in Doha DOH.

[@tally1604]

Cathay has been getting a lot of flak lately from many reviwers. Thanks for a balanced review that lays out facts and only facts without a spin or agenda.

[@_autom]

a cornucopia of elegant design abound @HKG and ya the lounge UX looked mighty shwanky; you got some wicked shots! and yes, dig the clear view to planes as well. Cathay's def top tier so not at all surprised with the luxury here - the surprise upgrade i had was way back in '08 and they've sustained quality and style (mark of an exceptional brand) and, yes, you are correct: one can never have too much dim sum

[@mao-hsinshen9384]

Me and my wife will fly the CX First Class from HKG to LAX in May 2024! 😊 It cost us each 125K of CX-Miles plus $??? but one of us might change to Biz for 84K if available. I’ll update and share our final experience with you here! 😊

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s awesome! Safe travels!

[@Cali-707-ica]

Cool review of CX. I’m looking to fly Cathay this September for my first ever trip to Asia, although I won’t have the baller status of first or business class and will have to settle with premium economy.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Premium economy ain’t bad with Cathay tbh. Hope you enjoy it man

[@tong.clement]

You will enjoy it! Have a great flight.

[@kevin19358]

I wish Cathay Pacific, Boing 777-300ER's 1st class has window inside the lavatory, that will be fun and I wish all airlines have window inside the lavatory.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally agree! Always a game changer

[@mrtodd3620]

Hi, the lime is to squeeze onto the other fruit to heighten its flavor.

[@homeland2710]

mewah dan saya terkesima dengan laporan penerbangan adidaya ini 😊

[@botruong4102]

Thanks Patrick for another great vlog as always.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@imnotaduck4800]

Finally I was waiting for a Video about Cathays Furst thank you for making it

[@ianbrinas2492]

I prefer CX first lounges which are more intimate compared EK hub which is humongous but Swiss Lufthansa & Air France hubs looked fancy too. I was surprised Cathay did not offer you Dom Perignon & Krug as bubbles even for short haul

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea I definitely prefer this lounge to emirates. Emirates just needs more space so it feels like a whole terminal basically. Would’ve still loved some dom though

[@jbentley75]

Another excellent, informative and entertaining report - I love the structure you use. Great to see Cathay not only surviving (which many doubted would be possible) but now having ambitious plans - let's hope they succeed. Ps I vote for the Pier! 😊

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man. Love the pier!

[@gregorybaker330]

There is no premium security but after passing through there 300 times since 2001, never a long wait and superb organisation at both terminals.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Good to know! Thanks

[@gregorybaker330]

Really like your videos and thorough,objective explanations. Safe travels.

[@stevene465]

Great review Patrick - I found their first class product to be tremendous- almost like the old days , great food and exceptional crew - HKG JFK

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That’s incredible! I wish I had longer in this product

[@tong.clement]

Thanks for flying from Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. the 777-300ER 1-1-1 first class to Beijing is a steal! Before Cathay Dragon(KA) was merged into Cathay it would typically be operated with a A330 (mostly) and some A320s (up to 15-20 pairs of flights per day from KA and CS alone? - so almost 1/hr during daytime). The first class seat will often be a 1-2-1 on the 330 with essentially the reverse herringbone seat in the long haul business class. I haven't flown the Beijing route since Covid so this is interesting. Beijing is so close with an actual flight time of around 2hrs 50 minutes and is usually flown by businessmen, so usually it's treated almost like a shuttle service. In economy class, I personally prefer lunch/dinner because of the Ice Cream, but breakfast is not bad too. For the lounge, the best part of The Wing is the Heaven with the a la carte menu. For security at HK, I think there might possibly be an expedited track, but the line for HK security is never that long (usually

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you Patrick for sharing your flight here. Either selection of lounges that you shared looked very nice. Yes, First Class on many long-haul flights can be expensive but many travelers find airlines that they can use their membership points so much these days to get First Class. And yes, there are the other groups of travelers who have the funds in their travel checking accouts to fly First Class all the time.😊 Then there those travelers who use their AmEx Black cards and or Platinum cards. And therer Citi Sapphire travelers or the Barclay Card travelers out their!😊 Yes, traveling is what it is these days with people in general who went to flying the best way possible on whatever salary they have.

[@WarlockofSF]

WOW cool flight vlog. CONGRATS on your sponsor. Cathay Pacific First Class---> only the best for you!

[@dfwplanespotters_yt]

he finally told us his job :) hes a pilot. i don't know how you fly all this if you're a pilot though lol

[@icon_ic]

The Pier -- hands down! Excellent video and review, thanks for sharing! Definitely makes me miss HKG

[@felsner1]

Thanks for this. Microphone sound (voiceover) is horrible though.

[@MTRAAs-nm8os]

Despite Hong Kong is a part of China, flights travel between Hong Kong and mainland are also in the international departures for mainland airports.

[@MrPerfusionist]

Awesome video Patrick. My one world status has gotten me into both the pier and wing lounges a few times however I am yet to experience the Cathay First class. Have one booked in July! Looking forward to it. My fav lounge is the pier. I thought the food was better in Pier. Cathay delight is also my fav inflight beverage.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Awesome! Safe travels! I’ve gotta try the Cathay Delight next time

[@airroneworld]

Hope you had a great time at HKIA. Cheers, airroneworld

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It was great! Great lounges too!

[@franciscamacho2491]

Excellent video Patrick. I used to fly CX long-haul in biz and first in and out of SFO in the early 2000s, many many times, along with SQ. CX is definitely my favorite airline out of all. They’re catering and service was perfect every time. I still can taste their delicious cheese plate and port and Cathay Delight. once I was the only passenger in first on the Airbus 345 and the crew asked if it would be OK if a couple of the pilots could grab a sleep in the cabin along with me. The lounge agents did many many favors once they saw my face on a regular basis. Minor comment, I thought the Pier lounge was open in the 2000s.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Great memories! The pier was opened in early 2000s. The wing was opened in the late 90s if I’m not mistaken

[@franciscamacho2491]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Great memories indeed, along with great prices. I was paying approximately $1500 roundtrip in paid biz CMB-SFO and could choose between all CX metal or SQ metal. For a couple of years or so, I was flying transpac at least 2 to 3 times per month. Sure miss it at times, which is why I appreciate how you do your videos.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Furthermore, it has been some years since I have flown into over in Hong Kong International Airport. The new/old does looks very nice. It usecto be long long walks to our gates were our flights us to be placed at. I would always take my time walking with my former crews!😊 You said that you where offered a First Class cart to be taken to your gate. I hear you!😊 That is a nice travel amenity at airpors.😊

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Sorry! The usecto should be "use to". 😊

[@EpicThe112]

How did you like the service Patrick? By the wayMy most flown route on Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong to Manila, where I did it four times two economy 2001 December 2005 January 2006 business class. All CX planes do fly to MNL NAIA Terminal 3 just like the 5J RP-C39xx seen at 16:14. If you want a One World Alliance frequent flyer mileage you are better off getting Asia miles you can simply walk in turn American and Alaska Airlines lounges once you are the Max tier level diamond

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting. I loved Cathay

[@linuslisfcmaccount]

Aria Suite is business class I think... New first class will debut on 777X

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Aria suites will be the new business class on the 777-300. The halo suites will be the new first class and only in the 777x

[@madaboutsnooker147]

Love your videos. But tried having it on while working too. Audibly. The EQ of the mic is not that good. Would you like help in getting it sounding better so it matches the video material ? Regards / Pro Mix Mastering Guy from Denmark.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Yea I’m always working on improving my equipment when I can. Thanks man

[@jimmyjames6492]

🏆CX🏆 Thanks for the info + video!

[@icon_ic]

I'm very, very, very curious to see what this single-aisle First Class option will look like -- super interesting.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally. Could be the new best first class product if they can pull it off

[@giagshs9513]

you should check out Air peace from London to Abuja nigeria

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I’ve been trying to fly on air peace for almost 8 months now and every time they have screwed me over and I’ve had to change airlines. Maybe one day… but it’s just not meant to be

[@kevin19358]

18:43, Wow nice. Better than Air New Zealand, Boeing 777-300ER's economy class, Jetblue and Qantas domestic flight, they have free wifi for the whole flight.

[@sebinamuwanga]

Thanks for the video, Patrick. We do not have many Eastern Asian carriers operating into African Airports. Johannesburg does have CX and SQ, which do not fly to any other African airport.

[@delibakerytravel]

I Look Forward To Your Channel Every Week. You Also Seem To Be A Very Bright And Kind Young Man. Thanks So Much For Showing Me Parts Of The World And First Class Flying. I Guess A Old Man Like Me, Can Still Dream Eating Bacon And Caviar In The Sky. LOL!!

[@hkbuddy97006]

At 2:02, you said "sparkling wine" but that's incorrect, they serve true Champagne in the lounges.

[@MICHAEL-vi4pj]

Why at do you fly Mr Shea

[@hanj31]

I love lounge hopping. If you're flying a star alliance business/ First class long haul you can lounge hop at LAX. 4 lounges to hop (5 if flying first class). I hope to fly Cathay one day in business or first.

[@madisonthecat88]

We flew with CX a week ago from MNL to KIX with a layover in HKG! I love the in flight services and meals plus the transfer in HKG is seamless! We will definitely fly with CX again in the future.

[@ASDANINJAPAN]

You are right. I got a better sleep on this than SQ Suite. I do love CX soft products more than SQ after taking it recently.

[@testacct6460]

Awesome video as usual! Maybe it's just me but I feel like the music is just a bit too loud making it difficult to hear you at several parts of the video

[@travelswithsi8932]

How dare you 'Small Sweaty Hotel Room in Bangkok' was my nickname in highschool! 😆

[@Traderbear]

3 hour flight is perfect for a full experience. Longer and you’re sleeping a lot of it anyway. 😊

[@red.guevarra]

Reasonable price to still experience the product itself. That congee looks divine! Gave me an idea what to garnish mine with next time.

[@babuahmed3524]

Is they have any facilities for economy class pressenger?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Nah unfortunately not, but there are plenty of comfortable spaces around the airport to relax while you wait for your flight

[@babuahmed3524]

​@@PatrickSheaAviationMy layover time is 8:25 hour how i will spend the time 😢😢

[@benjaminchua65]

have u stopped flying as a pilot?

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Nah man. That grind has to pay for this one lol

[@thomasgeorgekk8848]

Always wanted to fly Cathay but they don't operate from dulles these days

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

They really didn’t start the post-pandemic growth until much more recently than others so maybe IAD will see them soon 🤷‍♂️

[@thomasgeorgekk8848]

@@PatrickSheaAviation hoping to see cx back here

[@billcrews6704]

Nice video. First time viewer. Best wishes on finding a longer flight. I used bank miles to CX for JFK HKG HND in 1st for 160,000 miles for this October. Also missed the resting rooms at pier with tarmac views. Separated from a toilet like LH FCT resting rooms Safe Landings

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks man! Gotta check out those resting rooms next time for sure

[@shehebehsuebwisshgauwbevsjs]

No priority security! Only for old people or VIPs!

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

Great Trip Report And Info

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@herenow6953]

It seems amazing to me that the new HKG airport has had to have refurbs - I still remember flying into Kai Tak and did so a few times - flying past peoples windows and seeing into their apartments was mad! I've not had the chance to fly Cathay Pacific - maybe one day. I do however love their name - it's romantic and conjures up exotic images of the Orient back before mass tourism etc.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I am bummed I missed out on Kai Tak. What a great aviation haven!

[@aggs1984]

Love your videos Patrick! Keep up the fantastic work and please do some Canadian content at some point with Air Canada, Westjet, Flair and Air Transat, love to hear your view of how you like Canadian airlines. Also to do a long haul from YVR and explore it too. From your Canadian viewer.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

You may like the video coming up in a couple weeks 👀👀

[@paulkazzer]

Another excellent video. CX passengers in the afternoon or evening can access the Qantas’ lounge upstairs after immigration. It is famous for a trolley food service of yum cha and other street food. Well worth a visit as a prelude to the Pier.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Awesome! Good to know!

[@MrShaunG]

6:10 now surely you’ve seen the Al safwa lounge in Doha? 😂 I’m joking that’s the only first class lounge I’ve ever been in and it’s very nice 👍🏾

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

That Al Safwa lounge is the only lounge that rivals The Pier imo. Love that lounge for sure

[@caelus666]

I guess many people will miss this one: at 17:16 you can see a Condor plane parked at the gate but Condor don't fly to HKG, it's a one time charter flight from Frankfurt! Seeing this plane in HKG is a rare occurrence.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Dang that’s fun! I just assumed it was one of their normal routes!

[@willieho3056]

Your short haul first class ticket is much cheaper than long haul business class ticket, however, the long haul business class cannot go in the Cathay First class lounge. Your HK to pek flight costs 4 times less than khg to ord flight, Cathay should do a Better evaluation for the lounge access requirement.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Interesting. That sounds like some strange lounge requirements

[@janellek21]

I've heard from other people and seen aviation review vlogs that Cathay Pacific's product has gone downhill quite a bit since the pandemic. I'm glad to see the product still looks outstanding and that you had a good experience.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I mean the seat is a little outdated, but the product is definitely enjoyable

[@Qacc6]

I’ve always thought the Pier the most tastefully done lounge of any major airline, and it’s great that Cathay adopted that aesthetic for all of their lounge renovations since.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

It’s definitely a great place. The only other Cathay lounge I’ve been in is the one in SFO, and its design reminds me more of a Polaris Lounge

[@louiscy]

See CX finally adopted the idea of serving champagne in a larger kind of white wine glass instead of a flute. Seems they have a mini upgrade to the upholstery and the TV. Wonder when the next major upgrade to a suite will be? These seats are really old, must be at least 15-20 years old.

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

The seats are a bit old, but once the new 777X aircraft arrive, we will get to see the re-imagined product upgrade!

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Patrick How Are You Happy Easter

[@flyingdentist]

Lovely Cathay Pacific flight review mate.After the pandemic Cathay tries very hard to recover and day by day they become better and better

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Totally agree! Can’t wait for the new product!

[@ricardog5408]

Flew it from YVR-JFK and HKG-JFK and it was one of the best experiences ✈️

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Awesome!

[@Fairview104]

I look forward to each new video. It's become part of my routine as I eat breakfast on Sundays. 🙂 LOL on throwing some shade about finding the center line. 🤣

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

lol thanks man

[@YUANLINLIANG]

You missed out on their signature noodle dish in the lounge😁😁Highly recommended

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

I heard about that noodle dish after the fact. I guess I’ll save it for next time

[@sig_7760]

Another beautiful blue sky day in Beijing!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Ha!

[@wellsw3]

It looks like the airport is Beijing Capital (PEK). There's another newer international airport in Beijing called Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). They have gradually moved most of non CA and its partners to PKX. I was surprised that CX was still allowed to fly into PEK.

[@caelus666]

CA owns parts of CX, maybe it has something to do with it....?

[@MqLei]

@@caelus666 Besides that, PKX is too far away from Beijing, so PEK is more favored for a flight focusing on business travelers

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

From what I can tell, a lot of CA’s partners are trying to remain at PEK. Still haven’t seen the new airport yet though. So maybe one day

[@prismofrandom6080]

What a wonderful video! Thanks for sharing!

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Thanks!

[@jackhuo2758]

Hey just a note Cathay has announced all current 777-300ER with F will have their F class removed during refurbishment. Effectively CX won't have F soon until the new 777X planes.

[@michaelj3282]

Kids in bunkbeds in first class? Please no, both first and business should have age restrictions - no under 18s.

[@hoangminhx007]

Bro try to ban whole family lmao ☠️

[@Real1cooks]

Yes because it makes more sense to leave an 8 year old by themselves in economy

[@michaelj3282]

@@Real1cooks Parental responsibility, the parents should be there with the kid.

[@rico7141]

use that brain of yours 🙏

[@Real1cooks]

@@michaelj3282 or just teach their kids how to behave

[@thehypetraveler8114]

When was this???? @PatrickSheaAviation I COULD HAV BEEN THERE

[@PatrickSheaAviation]

Just last week! The dates are always down in the description. Maybe I walked right past you! Ha!

[@thehypetraveler8114]

@@PatrickSheaAviation Nope. Was at k11 with a friend