Cathay overhauls first class
Contributors are not employed, compensated or governed by TD, opinions and statements are from the contributor directly
Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its new first class cabin, with new passenger amenities developed following feedback from the carrier’s frequent flyers.
When asked for input on the new cabin, Cathay’s Marco Polo Club members suggested including a more adjustable meal table, a larger personal closet and additional space to store items such as phones and glasses. All of these facilities have been added to the new seat, as has a new drink holder to prevent cups slipping during turbulence.
In terms of technology, the new seats have been equipped with new 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen controllers, which allow passengers to adjust their seat and reading light, as well as accessing in-flight entertainment. Each seat is also equipped with a multi-port connector which includes an iPhone socket and USB port, allowing passengers to connect their own devices and watch videos through their personal television.
The seats also come with new duvets, pillows, cushions and bed mattress, plus new amenity kits.
“Our… first class suite has been very popular with passengers since it was introduced in 2007. Given its popularity we saw no pressing need to completely replace the product. However, we decided it was appropriate to give the suites a fresh new look and make a few changes that will enhance the overall experience for our premium passengers. This underlines our commitment to excellence in providing an exceptional travel experience for our customers,” said Cathay’s general manager for product, Toby Smith.
The first class cabin entered service for the first time on 26 July 2013, aboard one of Cathay’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. All first class cabins are expected to be revamped by the third quarter of 2014. The first class cabins in Cathay’s B747-400s are not being upgraded however, as they are in the process of being retired.
Comments are closed.