Cathay Pacific’s New Business Class Is All About Quiet Luxury
- Hong Kong carrier giving front of plane a much-needed upgrade
- New Aria Suite comes with sliding doors, new color scheme
On Emirates, passengers in business class have a bartender to mix a cocktail mid-flight. Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. offers the Loft Lounge, a sky-high saloon where travelers can relax on red leather banquettes. Now Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. is introducing an airborne art gallery.
Hong Kong’s flag carrier revealed its refreshed business class cabin on Wednesday evening, part of a HK$100 billion ($12.9 billion) multi-year outlay on new planes and upgraded lounges.