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Travel + Leisure
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
Cathay Pacific's Luxe New Business Class Suite Is Now Available on This North America-to-Asia Route
If you're planning a trip to Hong Kong, get ready: the flight is about to be more comfortable and luxurious than ever before. Cathay Pacific is introducing its new Aria Suite business class, which will be available on selected flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) daily starting June 15. This is the third long-haul route for the Aria Suite, which was originally introduced in Hong Kong in October 2024. From now until Oct. 25, Cathay will run 17 non-stop flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong three times a week, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Aria Suite reimagines the business class cabin to be both stylish and comfortable, with close attention to craftsmanship and design details. It features a more spacious cabin and redesigned wrap-around seats that allow for more privacy, as well as a suite door and sliding partition. Lie-flat beds are outfitted with Rohi's ethically sourced wool for breathable comfort throughout the flight. The Aria Suite also offers wireless phone charging, intuitively designed storage spaces, and artwork that has a connection to Hong Kong. The Aria Suite will be progressively rolled out throughout the year on Cathay's fleet of retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. 'We are proud to continue our commitment to offering an unparalleled level of comfort and convenience by bringing our highly anticipated Aria Suite to our North American customers,' Chris Vanden Hooven, Cathay Pacific Senior Vice President (Americas), said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure . 'Just over 40 years ago, Vancouver was our first long-haul passenger route between North America and Hong Kong. We are thrilled to introduce the Aria Suite to the Americas via Vancouver, further demonstrating the importance of the region to Cathay Pacific.' Last month, Cathay expanded its routes to include a new non-stop flight between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Hong Kong, making it the longest flight in the Cathay network. 'With the recent launch of Cathay Pacific's new route between Dallas Fort Worth and Hong Kong, the first to connect the airline with the southern region of the United States, we're further strengthening our commitment to connecting North America with Hong Kong,' Vanden Hooven said in the statement. 'Our customers will have even more options, with over 110 return passenger flights per week between North America and Hong Kong this summer, ensuring seamless travel and enhanced connectivity for all.'
Travel Daily News
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Cathay Pacific launches new Aria Suite on flights from Canada
Cathay Pacific introduces its new state-of-the-art Aria Suite Business class experience along with new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy on flights between Hong Kong and Vancouver. HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific is setting a new benchmark for premium air travel with its all-new Aria Suite Business class available on selected flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong starting from 5 June. Flights will be progressively introduced, starting with three flights per week. Vancouver – Hong Kong is the third long-haul route for the airline's Aria Suite, which was unveiled in Hong Kong in October 2024 onboard its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which also features a new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy cabin. The cutting-edge Aria Suite delivers a reimagined cabin experience showcasing unrivalled comfort, style and functionality with a human-centric design that places the customer experience at the heart of the conception. Artistry and craftsmanship have gone into every design detail and the suite offers a more personalized and immersive travel experience, featuring a more spacious cabin, intuitive seat designs and refined finishes that reflect Cathay Pacific's dedication to quality. Flights are open for booking with the following flight schedule: Flight No. Origin Destination Departure Arrival Days of Operation CX888 HKG YVR 00:45 21:25 -1 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday CX865 YVR HKG 00:30 05:35 +1 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday The new cabin design is a key element of Cathay Pacific's long-term vision to become one of the world's greatest service brands by enhancing its global offering and providing customers with exceptional in-flight comfort. It is part of the HK$100 billion being invested by the Cathay Group in its fleet, cabin products, airport lounges, and digital innovation. Cathay Pacific Senior Vice President, Americas Chris Vanden Hooven said: 'We are proud to continue our commitment to offering an unparalleled level of comfort and convenience by bringing our highly anticipated Aria Suite to our North American customers. Just over 40 years ago, Vancouver was our first long-haul passenger route between North America and Hong Kong. We are thrilled to introduce the Aria Suite to the Americas via Vancouver, further demonstrating the importance of the region to Cathay Pacific.' The Aria Suite will continue to roll out across Cathay Pacific's fleet of retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. From now to October 2025, Cathay Pacific will operate 17 nonstop return flights per week between Vancouver and Hong Kong. With the flight frequency that occurs throughout the day, connectivity to Hong Kong and beyond is seamless via Cathay Pacific's expanding global network. Within the first half of this year, the Cathay Group will reach 100 passenger destinations around the world. Vanden Hooven continued: 'With the recent launch of Cathay Pacific's new route between Dallas Fort Worth and Hong Kong, the first to connect the airline with the southern region of the United States, we're further strengthening our commitment to connecting North America with Hong Kong. Our customers will have even more options, with over 110 return passenger flights per week between North America and Hong Kong this summer, ensuring seamless travel and enhanced connectivity for all.'
