Welcome Back King 👑 Cathay Pacific A350 Business Class DETAILED review [YVR-HKG]

As Hong Kong is beginning to loosen restrictions, I tried out Cathay Pacific's A350-900 business class, which is widely used on many routes. In this full journey from Vancouver to Jakarta and then into Bali, I will show you not only Cathay Pacific's business class seat and lounge in Hong Kong airport, but also the reason why it is the king of the hill, the golden standards, one of the best business classes in the world.
Also a strange reason of why I am stuck in Bali island, but that is for the next part.
#cathaypacific #businessclass #flightreview
CORRECTION: at 6:20 I mistakenly claimed that this was an A350-1000, but this is a review for A350-900. The only difference between the two products is that A350-1000 does not have the mini-cabin I was situated in.
In this video:
0:00 Insanity Begins
1:08 Plaza Premium Lounge YVR
2:50 Boarding
3:36 Seat Review
6:45 Amenity Kit and Headphone
7:42 Entertainment System
9:57 Departure and Take off
11:39 Menu
14:03 Dinner
15:32 Service Speed is Insane
16:43 Bathroom Review™
17:33 Bed Mode, Engage!
18:47 Mid-Flight Burger
20:15 Breakfast
21:11 Landing
21:53 Incredible Lounge in Hong Kong
31:02 Onwards to Jakarta!
33:35 Hello Indonesia
35:15 NAM Air to Bali
36:44 Cathay Pacific Grading
40:30 Insanity Ensues...
Music used in this video:
Heartbeat by Ikson
This is it by Joakim Karud
Tropical Vibes by Retro Detune
Lullaby by Purrple Cat
You and Me by Erhling

[@beyounged]

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[@danielsha7378]

My wife and I just randomly found your channel while we were looking for Cathay Pacific review. Man, you have the most underrated KZbin channel ever! Your content is gold! You are hilarious and informative! Don't ever change! I am throwing as many thumbs as I can at your videos.

[@beyounged]

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[@danielsha7378]

@@beyounged spreaded and spreading the young gospel of cheap and spontaneous travel.

[@TheEliteMixer]

What a legend! I thought i was spontaneous booking it 5 days beforehand until you booked it 3 mins before lol - the best

[@beyounged]

haha thanks! I have also done booking literally at the airport, 20 minutes before check in closes 😜 always good fun to feel the freedom!

[@traveljunkieAA]

Really fun channel and we love your sense of humor. So many of these travel reviewers are clinical, "professional", and devoid of personality. We love that you let yours show through. You're very engaging and a lot of fun to watch -- a little goofy but a real personality. Much better than so many of the other KZbin travel channels. Keep it up!

[@beyounged]

goofy is my middle name! yes, it comes from my great grandfather side who was a talking dog from Disney. Thank you so much for watching and stay tuned for many more videos coming soon!

[@Aidan_Au]

Welcome back Frequent Flyer King Young

[@Rory_Kai]

Absolutely appreciate your video, I'll be flying with them from Dublin to Nagoya via CDG and HK. Guaranteed I'll be looking into business class purely from your video alone, flown with them twice before both in Premium Economy. Thank you!

[@beyounged]

enjoy! they definitely have one of the best business class products in the world! have lots of cathay delight okay?

[@852twm]

Awesomeeee, flew Cathay a few days ago, was nice to be back in Hong Kong again! Great video mate

[@beyounged]

thank you for watching! always good to be back on the throne!

[@yokocavanagh6272]

Great Video! Now I think I will take Cathy Pacific business class when I visit Japan next time. :) Thanks Young!

[@beyounged]

You are very welcome! It is a great airline, but if you have opportunities to try Japanese airlines, they are definitely great as well!

[@jamesarvanitis8659]

Nice video! Really liked the content and review, you're a brave man to transit for over 50hrs lol!!

[@beyounged]

it was a desparate attempt to catch a good deal that they cancelled later 😂

[@roanurquhart8097]

Love the video! Keep them coming!

[@beyounged]

yessir! 😊

[@fiorellazegarra]

loved how spontaneous you are!! ❤

[@beyounged]

it is just the kind of person I am, last second travel and adventures!

[@sawee6874]

The best review in the internet I enjoyed it very much thank you ❤I love your sense of humor

[@beyounged]

thank you so much! please recommend and share with people who you know that may like this～ and I have a bunch of other reviews that you may like too! 😊

[@botruong4102]

Thank you for the in-flight vlog I enjoyed alot.

[@beyounged]

glad you enjoyed! thanks for watching!

[@CDKing503]

I'm glad you found one. I've been getting so much phantom space when booking both CX & JL even in economy.

[@beyounged]

yeah AS is getting super weird with both. this was booked before the whack thing happened.

[@marcusyoung5440]

My first time here. I’m still a little new to business class points redemption. I’ve flown KLM, and next will be Turkish and ANA. But I really want to fly CX after that. Thanks for taking us along!

[@beyounged]

welcome welcome! check out my other business class reviews if ya want, some are worth a try yourself! 😊

[@fry888chip]

This is a great review!

[@beyounged]

thank you so much for watching!

[@ssttyyllee2009]

Great review and scoring system

[@beyounged]

thanks for watching and happy new year!

[@kellyverbeem5498]

Other than the length of your journey, I envy this...lots! Asian/Western combo's are great!

[@beyounged]

what are you talking about? 14 hours is barely enough to enjoy all of these 😜 I wish I can do 14 days!

[@Traveltheme706]

Great review & i looove pre departure champagne :)

[@beyounged]

champagne before take off always gets ya in the flying mood😊

[@Traveltheme706]

@@beyounged Love your reviews mate, i just subscribed to your channel

[@druiz012]

Oh man... I need some Alaska miles.... can't wait to see videos of Bali.

[@beyounged]

This is a very rare case of excellent use of Alaska points. Bali is insanely fun, especially when you have no set date of return :P

[@cee_el]

Always check for their promos. I bought 60k points for 1182.50 usd for a biz class from Tokyo to haneda. One-way but to me, that’s an amazing deal

[@fry888chip]

You are very entertaining, please remember me when you get to 500,000 subscribers!

[@beyounged]

awww you are too sweet! I will remember you even when I reach 45 billion subscribers :P

[@heyjee262]

love that burger haha...love Cathay

[@beyounged]

oh the classic Cathay burger. mever gets old 😊

[@Aidan_Au]

Thank you Young for making another great video! You should make an updated ranking tier video with your new grading scheme. I'm sorry that you were hurt by scumbags........ Cue music: It's going down for real

[@beyounged]

this grading is only for business class. not all airlines have or take pride in business class. but that video surely deserves a sequel for all the other airlines.

[@Aidan_Au]

@@beyounged Yes please do a sequel part 2. You should also set up a Ko-Fi/PayPal link so that your viewers can support you for the valuable information!

[@beyounged]

@@Aidan_Au nah I do not want to directly generate revenue until I have reached enough size honestly.

[@francisgo9152]

Thanks for the entertaining video. One point is that for business class, we usually set the flat bed with cover ourselves, instead of asking the FA to do it for you.

[@beyounged]

as an entitled brat disguised as a youtuber who wants to test products, I always ask the attendants to do it for me, worst they can say is no and kick me off the plane midair, so why not? 😜

[@davidbalcon8726]

There was a CX lounge @YVR (guess it’s closed now?) and STAR passengers can use the AC lounge. Just flew CX A350 and found the J seats horrendous and IFE virtually impossible to navigate. Fortunately this was only a 4-1/2 hour flight to CGK…return of the same fare you bought albeit did the first part back in November.

[@beyounged]

woah you actually got to fly? jealous! what was bad about the CX seats? I find them perfectly acceptable.

[@orientaldancernoorie]

Loved your Cathay Pacific review of business class ❤️ I am considering flying from hong kong to India. This really helps! I love your way of explaining and positivity. Do you think it's possible to get an upgrade from premium economy to business class if we reach early to the airport? I have membership of Cathay Pacific 🙂

[@beyounged]

oh hey thank you so much for watching and your kind words! if you have very high status with oneworld, especially cathay pacific, I am talking about Emerald level. you have a decent chance of getting automatically upgraded. I reckon it is around 20% or so. But YMMV. asking by arriving early makes little difference.

[@donisfattoo]

I truly appreciate your sense of humor! Hopefully, you are trying to be funny! I had a quick question about your seat in 21k in the separate small business class cabin. What are your thoughts on that cabin. I am flying to Hong Kong in a couple of months and was torn between that seat and a seat in the main business class cabin. The "complaints" online are that the small business class cabin seats see a lot of traffic from Premium Economy passengers using the lavatories - did you experience this? Otherwise, I really like the idea of being in a quiet little cocoon. thanks!

[@beyounged]

there are a few people who did go through, but the traffic is still significantly less than all the business class poeple going to lavatory and also flight attendants walking around. I would recommend the small cabin if you do not mind a tiny chance they may take your meal order last and thus may not have all the options.

[@oliviadaisy]

Do you recommend sitting in the smaller business class section or larger area? Any pros and cons? Trying to select seats for next flight to HK!❤

[@beyounged]

smaller is generally better. quieter, less foot traffic, and more intimate. However, it has a small chance of: rare case of screaming baby in the front of premium economy, some silly economy passenger who breaks the curtain barrier and wander around to stretch in the galley, also a potential of not having your preferred meal option.

[@ismaelmorrissette4338]

Take another airline

[@Aidan_Au]

Young, are you worried that some countries may ban you from entering because you hung out in HK right now? Or require you for more testing

[@beyounged]

this was back in October, so I am fine~

[@tanzil88]

is that a shirt from Uniqlo? I have mine from uniqlo that looks the same, but short sleeve. lol.

[@beyounged]

uhhhh I think so? honestly I do not remember 90% of my clothing purchases. 😭

[@victoriaco4424]

Is there a separate entrance for the economy class? Or do the economy passengers walk pass you ?

[@beyounged]

normally, for cathay pacific, it is a separate entrance for business/first class passengers.

[@Janthefan]

Curious does Cathay usually release last minute award space? And if so what’s the time frame?

[@beyounged]

yes. on their own program, very consistently within 15 days. on partner program, AA seems to get it semi-consistently within a week. while AS gets it in 3 days.

[@Janthefan]

@@beyounged Thank you! Their own program is Asia Miles and I assume AA is Alaska Airlines but what's AS?

[@beyounged]

AA is american airlines. AS is Alaska.

[@Aidan_Au]

What do you think about the new Chase Sapphire lounge in HK? Bad move and lost leader?

[@beyounged]

it surely is interesting, given the fact that it is not a huge market like US. It is for branding image, not for profit imho.

[@druiz012]

Well they didn't have to construct it. They just updated an existing space. So it's not as expensive probably. .. that is a weird place to start though.

[@Aidan_Au]

@@beyounged They should sponsor Young to do a review

[@beyounged]

@@Aidan_Au lmao they do not need it, every reviewer is gonna flock over there just to film it, and they will gladly pay for entrance

[@Ryan_tyx]

Does Cathay Pacific provide turndown service even for Business Class passengers?

[@beyounged]

you can ask for it, it is a hidden amenity.

[@kcwong-nz8of]

What is the emerald club?

[@beyounged]

emerald is a tier in oneworld alliance. it is achieved by getting the highest tiers of the frequent flyer program of any airline from oneworld

[@druiz012]

Great review. You ever consider doing 2 channels? One channel just for flight reviews?

[@beyounged]

maybe, honestly I am at a crossroad for what I should do on youtube, your thoughts?

[@druiz012]

Well. I like your videos. I'll watch them either way. But for the algorithm maybe set up a flight review channel, so people interested in that content can go there. Look at Nonstop Dan... he has flight reviews on one and then when he visits a place he has a channel for for that which is far less popular. I enjoy all your content but you have a lot of different things going on. If you're not subscribed with alerts it would be difficult for KZbin to recommend a video of yours to someone who likes flight reviews. Or someone looking for videos if a specific city. Just something to think about.

[@beyounged]

@@druiz012 yeah that is exactly what I have been thinking. I already have a headache large enough for one channel, starting a different one should be necessary but I am not sure if I can do both at the same time since it is just a fun thing for me to do. I will probably have to trim down a lot of content and just focus on one kind of stuff. Not sure which kind though. And thanks so much for watching whatever crap I put out ahaha

[@vickybobo412]

you are so tolerant even touching the used mask without complaining.

[@beyounged]

yeah, it is disgusting indeed, but after travelling around quite a bit, I learned to suck it up ahaha.

[@EpicThe112]

You could have actually done SkyTeam Alliance all the way from Vancouver to Bali this requires a DL🇺🇲 KE 🇰🇷KL🇳🇱AF🇫🇷 MU🇨🇳 frequent flyer mileage which you can use on your Korean Air Vancouver to Seoul and Garuda Indonesia/Korean Air Seoul to Bali. AS milage is part of Oneworld which allowed you to get milage on CX QR flights. You could have actually done it using Air Canada Canada Star Alliance milage Vancouver to Bali via Singapore Tokyo and Seoul. YVR to CEB CX & KE are better than PR via MNL

[@beyounged]

yes. but this was shot October 2022, most airlines have not resumed DPS yet, such as MU. also transiting in China was prohibited.

[@lawrenceh6202]

i thought QR has cancelled those bug booking from Expedia, didnt it?

[@beyounged]

yes, hence near the end I was trapped in Bali and next parts will be me finding ways to get back 😂 it is cancelled by B6, not QR

[@lawrenceh6202]

@@beyounged sad news. How about give it a try Singapore Airline back?

[@beyounged]

this trip was 3 months ago and I have long been back haha, I will try Singapore airlines on camera soon enough you believe me😉

[@lawrenceh6202]

@@beyounged cannot wait

[@li_tsz_fung]

Why this channel only has 2k subs?

[@beyounged]

time to spread the word to others you know who will like these videos 😉

[@space_guy_04]

Got points from my cc. I can book a business class in cx soon. Hehe

[@beyounged]

congrats! and enjoy! 😜

[@space_guy_04]

@@beyounged I did booked to HK😂. I have miles left for another business class but I guess I will use it for JAL business class to Tokyo later.😅 First time for a business class flight

[@beyounged]

oh get ready for the most unforgettable experience in your life! I remember my first business class better than my first kiss😜

[@space_guy_04]

@@beyounged thanks

[@ismaelmorrissette4338]

I took Cathay business from HKG to JFK in november..The food was horrible as it was in 2019. They changed the menu and quality back then. Those new seats on A350 aren't made for large shoulder anymore. Back pain and shoulder pain. I prefer old EVA airways plane or air Canada.

[@beyounged]

oh I am so sorry to hear this. would you mind yelling me why do you think the food was not good? would love to know the details. and yeah not for wide shoulders when sleeping for sure

[@tong.clement]

Sorry about your bad experience - would love to hear more as well (just curious) - many thanks

[@stephenr6194]

I’m very impressed how much you can eat 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@beyounged]

I was practically exploding...

[@jeffreyrivera8158]

Oh man, after watching this it makes me really sad that Cathay decided not to fly from washington Dulles.

[@CraigFarangBa]

Very enjoyable video. One thing: the champagne name is pronounced Tay-tin-ger, not

[@CraigFarangBa]

Tatt in ger

[@beyounged]

oops here I go butchering names again. I am more proficient in pronouncing "coca cola zero" haha

[@CraigFarangBa]

@@beyounged me, too! especially Coke Zero caffeine-free

[@mrsgomezmd]

I dont like that the lounge is not 24/7 especially given the current limited flights and overnight layovers. We could not even leave the airport to check into a hotel because of current quarantine regulations. While I cannot wait for Cathay to fully claim its former glory, currently QR is at least slightly ahead in terms of long haul J class product in my opinion.

[@beyounged]

there is no more quarantine restrictions, you can overnight at an airport hotel now. but I just flew through HKG yesterday and they basically eliminated all first class lounges and only had 2 business class lounges operating limited hours. The Wing used to be first, but now it is open for business too.

[@mrsgomezmd]

@@beyounged Good to hear no more restrictions, no more swabs as well? Yes, when we were there last December only Wing and Pier were open. Wing for mainland and red zone passengers if I am not mistaken. Pier for everyone else.

[@beyounged]

yes no more of any restriction in place, I guess after the sudden opening they cannot cope with the two zones mingling so they just decide to accommodate business passenger in Wing

[@mrsgomezmd]

@@beyounged a

[@mrsgomezmd]

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[@andylam73]

man. cant believe the garbage and mask from the previous passenger are still there and u dare to touch the mask yourself. did the garbage got cleaned up right away? the garbage and the mask will drive me nuts and would have spoiled the mood of my flight by 2/3 already. u have been lucky to have the flight attendant to come to set the bed for u. i didn't have the same service when flying from toronto to hong kong in 2019. i am feeling so jealous. anyway. very good video. keep going man.

[@beyounged]

oh I feel disgusted too. but honestly I did flumble around it to show on camera ahaha, KZbin is a hard job 😝. for turndown service you have to ask them. It is generally a hidden amenity in most airlines.

[@jesscaspe9650]

Did I just hear you call the passengers in Economy "peasants"??? 😤

[@beyounged]

sorry, peasants is an outdated term. My apologies. I meant plebians. 😜

[@alfredneuman6488]

Did you wash your hands after touching that dirty mask?

[@beyounged]

I did sanitize my hands, yes. but yeah it was kinda dirty

[@alfredneuman6488]

@@beyounged You are so like many of my Chinese friends.... very food orientated and who can snack and graze all day and even the smallest females can eat like horses given the opportunity. Good work!

[@retire14pattaya9]

Lost confidence in Cathay when they Cancelled flights on numerous occasions. Once not even telling me. I fly with anyone but them now. Their prices are crazy expensive now.

[@tong.clement]

Sorry to hear about that. That must be disappointing. Yeah prices are quite high now from my perspective as a HK citizen as well - hopefully they can ramp up capacity sooner rather than later.

[@yh_8023]

这口音。。。

[@beyounged]

I apologize if my accent makes understanding me a bit difficult. If you can point out words that I should work on, it would be very much appreciated.

[@MarktheSharkC]

I like Cathay Pacific but I’m sorry you had to fly on the AirJunk 350-900! Sucks man!

[@beyounged]

not sure if I get you. I think for their fleet, this one on A350 is the best business product.