INCREDIBLE First Class on Cathay Pacific's 777-300ER
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Date of Travel: JUNE 2018
Airline: Cathay Pacific
Livery: Cathay Pacific standard
Route: HKG-YVR-JFK
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Registration: B-KQA
Flight Number: CX 888
Miles: 8835
Airborne time: 18h30m
Notes: Eleventh of 25 legs, round the world
Cost to book: 140,000 Avios plus £44 fees
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Well worth blowing 140,000 Avios for. Save hard!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Next trip report is American Airlines 767-300 in business class down to Miami... and after that a real mix! Flying every legacy US carrier in their premium cabin, plus taking in budget heroes Frontier and Spirit. Exciting stuff... stay tuned. 😊
I'd love to hear your points strategy Paul. Do you focus on Avios specifically or something else like AMEX ?
Clubcard and flying basically. I don’t play with credit cards.
@@Paul_Lucas nice. I wish we had something like clubcard points here in mainland Europe. For me, my AMEX gold card is my main source of points income even though I can only transfer them to airlines at a 5:4 ratio.
Other than that I try and collect with BA Avios, KLM Flying Blue and most importantly Alaska airlines miles. Cashed my Alaska miles recently so I can fly Cathay Pacific business class from Dublin to Hong Kong in December for the first time and I can't wait to see what it's like 😁
42,500 Alaska miles is enough for Europe to HKG in biz
70,000 for Cathay first from USA all the way to South Africa with a free stopover in HKG for as long as you want
Nice video as always! Excited to see frontier because they are on my bucket list!
Paul's Trip Reports Same here and I am pretty close to the required number of Avios.
The closest I've been to first class was by on my way to economy 😃
You have to save up or rack up point to upgrade. If your on a long flight or vacation its work it.
Once I flew New York to Bombay on Air India. I was upgraded to first class. The funny thing is that I prefer most airlines economy to Air India first class.
Feel ya 😂
Same here and I highly doubt I will ever be flying again.. I used to love little flights in economy....just going to disneyland or Vegas with family.
@@janlovesmany6058 yes I think I will be staying out of the sky
"even the life vest is easier to reach than in economy..." i can't.
Who cares if the plebs drown and die. Gotta make sure the worlds elite are safe and sound back in their beds before Tee Time
Erm, First Class is in the front, the passengers there are more likely to, you know...
*die*
(keeping the elite safe, sure...)
*ooooooooooof*
Actually no cause economy class is a safer area to sit lol
They're the peasants, they are easily replaceable
I’ve been afraid of flying for 50 years and your trips have me rethinking my fear. Thank you.
Felix D you meant get over
If you're in the U.S.A., I really don't blame you. The only thing worse than the airport experience is what you must put up with In the air. If you're flying first, you're experiencing what coach travel in the U.S. was like years ago, when passengers were considered to be "guests". "Guests" who dressed-up for the occasion. Seats weren't torture devices banned by the Geneva Convention, and the fares were reasonable. Now that Virgin America is gone, domestic flying is to be shunned. But, if you want to travel overseas, I still recommend flying. Most of the Far Eastern and Middle Eastern carriers still have respect for their customers. And, treat them that way.
Your fear is stopping you from visiting some amazing places. There's nothing to fear, it is the safest form of transport in the world. You will die not accomplishing your goal, so please, please get on a plane. It is nothing special or scary about it.
Renaissanceman… I beg to disagree with you on the "And the pilots (there are always two for safety) want to get there in one piece too " as I can think of two cases where that wasn't the case. Exceptions to the rule? Perhaps. One is still fresh in mind. Of the airlines still in business, I can recommend Alaska, JetBlue, Icelandair, Air Canada, and El Al. Of U.S. airports, perhaps the best is LAX with the worst being almost any other. However, Midway has a degree of distinction in that regard. Of the European ones I've been to, Findel in Luxembourg is a standout in quality. Pity it's under utilized.
Ray Martin: You're right. It's the safest it's ever been. At least in the U.S. and Europe. But, the experience is nowhere near as pleasant as it was back then. I flew in "the back of the bus" frequently from 1965-2001. And, annually from 2001-2013... but haven't even set foot in an airport terminal except to rent a car (the hours are more convenient than any other location) since. I have driven cross-country solo every year since 2013. Except for being stuck with a domestic when going to Alaska or Hawaii, if I fly again from the U.S., it'll be international on a non-U.S. carrier. The xenophobic protectionism on U.S. domestic routes and the difficulty of entry and business longevity for a new entrant has made the U.S. carriers (and too many of their employees) not only institutionally complacent, but to an almost sadistic degree. United at IAD is the most hideous example.
How not to spill expensive wine “drink it as quick as you can”
If he was really classy and smart he'd have used a straw.
'You can spend the whole flight in your seat not be aware of any other passengers on the aircraft. Immediately behind us is business class....' That was 100% Alan Partridge.
Geez Paul, I waited till 3am to watch this and I got a "My nuts were undisturbed"... LOL mate... PRICELESS!
Oh the turbulence added "character" to the flight... and finally someone demonstrate the way I also do the "how not to spill expensice drink in turbulence" ritual! LOL
And don't forget "glitzy obscenity" - this was one very memorable video and one of my favorites from Paul
Oh yeah, the "glitzy obscenity" is equally priceless!!!! Albeit in a different context...
I almost died laughing
@@MelvisVelour Oh, indeed! I aspire to First or Business Class air travel... but I look at photos and videos of "those" carriers and all I can think is: "How *tacky* is that?!"
The CCTV while sleeping would weird me out. I'd be totally fine with waiting a few extra minutes after waking up!!
Agree 100%!!
Me too!
I'd never be able to sleep knowing I was being watched. So much for the "privacy" of the walls between the seats!
Just the thought of the staff seeing me asleep... mouth open and dribbling would totally put me off. I must imagine the CCTVs are great entertainment for the staff.
Paul Bolin, M.D. - yeah, what if you wanna join the mile high club?? 😉😉😂
I have to say that the thing I appreciate most about you, and your reports, is how real and honest you are. There are so many travelers out there that seem to often, or always, expect over the top service/amenities and/or even complain at the lack of such things. You are always honest, and no matter what, you find something positive to share about your experience, even if we can see it was not really one overall.
Another thing you do is always remind your viewers that there are other ways to gain access to travel like this, not just money, and it is very much appreciated as most of us are clueless on that aspect, not to mention could not afford it all out right. I will say I would love to see a video from you breaking down how it all works, such as the rewards and perks of club cards, points, miles, etc..
So a huge thank you for being such a grounded traveler while showing us such diverse ways to travel, which is rarely something others do. Most only show high end, be it flights or trains. I for one appreciate the economic way of travel as much as I do first class, as it all matters and each can give you a great experience in some way.
Looking forward to more videos :)
**grounded traveller** pun intended
Very nicely put! I like your retort!
Nice observation. His trip report have soul. Nothing is perfect and you can find some negativity everywhere but you are the one who chooses what to see. I choose positivity.
I'd prefer Qatar business class. NEver flew first class lol, I think even I was millionaire I'd still fly business. Something like 20 000$ per flight seems too insane, I better donate money to old poor people. Im pretty 100% honest in it. But for the sake of review using miles I could sure try first class, lol.
“Fortunately my nuts were I disturbed”
😂😂😂😂 had me creased there Paul . All the best 👍👍👍
Was searching for this😂😂😂👍
Paul - these videos are pitched perfectly! You are unpretentious, articulate, thorough, informative and humble. In criticising seemingly minor flaws in your travel experience you do not come across as an entitled prat! So refreshing. I derive much vicarious pleasure from your channel. Thank you.
I was 😂😂😂 at you holding the two wine glasses during the turbulence. Impressed how you drank and didn't spit a drop while trying to stop your arms flying around.
I so much love your voice your accent and friendly bear looks, and your reports are never annoying, you seem to be a well balanced lad, thanks for sharing all this mate.
Paul, well worth your points sacrifice. You absolutely nailed that one. Kudos!
155,000 Qantas points needed for one way JFK-HKG. This video shows everything I need to know, thank you for being so detailed.
You must've felt like a king taking this, especially after your surreal Scoot experience 😂 pure millionaire's luxury. Thank you for sharing this and taking me away for a few minutes.
That's for sure a *fantastic First Class* product of Catchay Pacific. Thanks for entertaining us on a Sunday :)
"They can see you when you wake up." *Shudders*
This isn’t just a trip report channel, it’s an inspiration for the people of dedication and incredibly talented people like Paul to make great videos for all. This is honestly the BEST trip report channel out there! Keep up the wonderful work Paul!
Paul. My family and I just love you. I'm from a very big family here in the USA. We all enjoy your reviews on the many airlines you travel on. Most take your advice, and travel with the Airlines you rate well. You just seem like one of the family to us. Thank you for all your reviews, and excellent presentations on the carriers you've flown on. Cheers to you!
Cathay's understated first-class product compared to the "Glitzy obscenity of some Middle Eastern Carriers" is well stated, and presented. Am catching-up on your somewhat extensive catalog of videos, and enjoying them all! Thanks.
The Wing and The Pier First Class lounges are accessible for One World Emerald members, which is great. I use them all the time and sometimes even book flights so that I have a longer layover in HKG just to enjoy time at these lounges.
Hi Paul thank you for this brilliant video we are envious, Our first ever flight on Cathay was from LHR to Hong Kong to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary it was on a 747 into Kai Tak airport we actually celebrated our anniversary in the air and was presented with a cake and signed card by the crew, we have flown Cathay since but we will never forget the unbelievable service that we received from Cathay on our first flight please keep bringing these videos to us. Regards Mike & Linda
Love all your vids Paul as someone who cannot travel now due to health problems I really enjoy your laid back style and no holds barred assessment of the travel. And so varied in style Great
Well Paul I would sum up my reaction as WOW!. First wow was the price, but I have to say what a journey and an example to other carriers on how to do it right. Fantastic attention to making the customer feel welcome, valued and comfortable. What a pity about the turbulence during dinner, but still a trip of a lifetime.
Liked the video even before watching! Love the vids Paul, keep up the great work
It's now Feb 05 2022: After 2 years of being pretty much stuck indoors, the thought(s) of flying somewhere - ANYWHERE - makes me drool. I love reviews such as yours as they help me imagine/remember/stay (reasonably?) sane. Thank you - "Time flies and so shall we".
Thank you for sharing the simple elegance of Cathy Pacific’s First Class Service with us Paul.
I've been watching you for a while and ever since you started doing the voice-over thing your videos have been top quality!
"My nuts were undisturbed" Lmao! Great video Paul. But what the hell was that shirt all about bud? Lol.
I've been with Cathay Pacific in business class between Melbourne and Hong Kong and Hong Kong and Manchester really really good
Thank you so much for this video. Years ago I flew First Class on Cathay from Vancouver to New York City (JFK). I too had the fillet of beef but mine was tough and I did not finish it. In Vancouver I was the only person in the First Class Lounge until another man came in, but on the plane I saw that his seat was actually in the Business Class section.
Mate the structure, quality, information and just the overall presentation is amazing. And the music complimented it perfectly
Mention the £14,000 price in the title, it will get lots of views because of it, love your videos!
I’m a young lad born in Hong Kong but lives in USA west coast... first time watching videos keep up the awesome vlogs I like your style I’ll try to keep watching. I’m a light sport aircraft pilot and love watching airline videos especially the food and my parents use to work for Cathay pacific back in the 80’s. Ciao for now...
Extraordinary video Paul! After watching it, it really encourages me to keep saving miles and eventually be able to fly first class for the first time.
Looks like a fantastic flight Paul. Last time I was in Hong Kong was 1995 when I was in the RAF. Flew in and out of Kai Tak Airport in an RAF Tristar which didn't quite have the services levels of Cathay Pacific
Very enjoyable, as always, Paul! I've been checking into several other trip reporters and frankly, yours are par none. The voice over you include and lots of interior shots of the plane/train etc. make it so much more of a "real" experience for me! 👍
Thank you Sharon!
Sharon Hollingsworth I agree, Paul is the best travel reviewer on the planet. Bar none.
His trip reports are the most professionally produced videos I have ever seen on RUclips.
The trip of a lifetime. One day I will do this. Thanks for this Paul.
Really great video!
Loved seeing you "removing the wine from its glass" during the turbulence. Glad I bought the "special fare" for exactly this routing on New Year's day (which brought me to watch this video again) and looking forward to trying it myself.
The pyjamas looked a lot better than that shirt you were wearing, what a shocker!!!
I thought it was Keith Lemon
I lowkey thought his cherry shirt was fantastic
@@Warsnop Same here. A cracking shirt. Though I can understand it would not be to everyone's taste.
I liked it!
i thought his shirt was the PJ LOL
This channel has gone from strength to strength keep up the great work
Just found your channel and I can’t stop watching! You give us such an amazing inside look at flights that some of us may never get to experience! Thank you so much for sharing!
I would never even have thought of considering saving miles for such an amazing trip. Now I know better. Wonderful to see how subdued and elegant the ambiance and service was - particularly the anticipatory awakening by the staff... fantastic! TYSM for this. Safe journeys! :)
When using the warm towels get the back of neck too. You'll feel the difference.
"Glitzy obscenity of some Middle Eastern airlines..." - I couldn't agree more.
ianwyj1 cough* Emirates cough*
Really interesting. I work for Cathay Pacific and I learned things about our product watching this.. thanks!
Robert
Cathay Pacific is love. I rode them to and from the Philippines in first class. My first time being out of the country and now I never want to ride economy again. Definitely the best I’ve ever ridden.
I actually thought you would win more fashion competitions in the pyjamas, than in the shirt you were wearing 😅...I thought the pyjamas were very cool.
Great video as always
Thank you so much for the video, Paul. Man, this brings back so much memory, I took the Vancouver to JFK flight on CS back in July in first class using 35K Alaska Airline Miles, the flight was worth every penny I spend.
I can see that traveling first class for such a long trip. I did a 10.5 hours trans Atlantic business trip. It took me nearly 3 days to recover from the jet lag. I enjoy watching your video travel logs and some what live thru your travels. Thank you!
Great video Paul, greetings from Milan
I love these travel things - they get people to pay so they can travel around the world first class. That’s the way to do it! 😂
In 2017 I flew Cathay RT from ORD to HKG, best coach ever! I preordered Indian vegan meals, they were absolutely delicious and the best IFE of any airline I've ever used! I dont fly enough to get the kind of pts to cash out a First or even Business class flight but if I ever get enough cash to fly that route in a premium seat, I wont hesistate! The only thing about Cathay I can knock is they seem to fly through some nasty turbulence when I'm trying to eat! I'm glad I'm not the only one to experience that, Paul!
First Class reportage from you as usual, Paul! You have a very relaxed, easy, personable and friendly presentation style... which is why we all keep coming back for more! Keep it up... in the air please! ,'-)
it's called a Mandarin collar. But you were close.
Superb video
"The best advice I can give you on how not to spill expensive wine during turbulence is to remove it from the glass as quickly as you can"
Aye, top notch life advice 👌
I think your videos are wonderful. Paul and this was the best I've seen yet.
Thank you so much and keep up the stellar work. It's thoroughly well made and enjoyable.
"My nuts were undisturbed" Classic!!! ROFL!
From what we saw of the food services it looks like the turbulence hit just as you would start to eat
Paul, it goes without saying that your videos are excellent. They also demonstrate the difference between rail 'journeys' and air 'travel'. No one takes a cruise or a journey by air. There's nothing to describe except videos of airline food, rest rooms, lounges, even if it includes the Taj Mahal of lounges, which is a lot of excess for comfortable seats . The rail experience is that of the sights, sounds and adventures of a journey, of history, of meeting and communicating with people, a shared experience. The railway itineraries represent actual physical locations, which itself has a history, and not some three dimensional space that one is passing through. And passing through without any sense of doing so.
Those who find it among the greatest of joys to attend a week of seminars on the topic of plastics will find air travel to be pure heaven. I know...I know...it gets you from A to B in the shortest time. However, when the best feature is having the facilities to spend as much time as possible sleeping, well, that kind of says it all.
Well done Paul. I have had a previous experience with Cathay and i find them just amazing. Congratulations for your video quality. I have been following your flight adventures as i am addicted to airplanes the same as you are. Keep going mate, well done!!
Sounds a great experience & glad you enjoyed it so much 😂👍 One of my few experiences of flying First Class on Cathay was when I was booked in Business with my boss (we usually flew Business on flights over a certain length), but one of the other passengers travelling First was a major corporate client & he wished to sit next to my boss, so we switched seat and for that flight I became rather a well-known & wealthy Singapore Chinese businessperson - not a bad switch for a few hours 😉👍
Great report Paul. I love the CX F pajamas, I actually have them on right now when typing this, they are so comfortable.
The Pier lounge is my favorite lounge in the world, the main reason I keep my BA gold status is to visit there and enjoy it a few hours before a flight.
Always hard to film on night flights with the low light, but some great footage.
Shame you don't like Champagne that much, but the Krug is a great bottle to be served on flights, though I did prefer when JL Served Salon on their First class flights.
And the Caviar service is always wonderful.
The amenity does need an upgrade though, the products inside are not high quality enough for First, and its needs a bit more added to it when comparing to other airlines.
All of the food looked great, I really liked the look of the food on the second leg YVR-JFK, the crab started and Steak looked excellent.
After all of that , Cathay shows how they might not be the most glitzy airline or have all the bits that go with it, but they have a consistently excellent first class product, as I can agree that my CX F flights have been some of the best in the world I have ever had.
Thanks for Sharing Paul.
Cheers James. It’ll be interesting to see what CX do when the cabins come up for refresh. I wonder if they’ll go with the trend of sliding doors creating enclosed suites in F.
I know that CX has been struggling to make a profit for the last few years, which is a real shame.
Notice how their A350's don't have first class, so I think there is a high possibility of CX removing all first class from their planes in order to pack in more Business class seats.
When I Travel The World if anything, CX might follow other premier large Airlines, and keep first class for Premium routes that are always busy.
British Airways have done this, of late, leaving business class on lesser routes, and keeping first class on their busy premium routes.
Premium routes will always be Hong Kong - London, New York - London, LA - London, and London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Australia, and Hong Kong to LA.
I would imagine that shorter Direct routes centred around the Pacific Basin may just stick to 2 class cabins.
It's always a great shame when an airline removes a cabin in order to increase flight revenue, but I suppose the accountant's will always be in charge of airline operations.
I adore Cathay Pacific, and whenever I fly to the Far East, and down to Sydney or Melbourne, I always choose Cathay, as they are my favourite far Eastern airline.
I mostly fly business class, as I can't afford to always fly first, but when I do have the opportunity to upgrade to first I always try to if I can.
I've been waiting to see this segment of your world trip. Everything looks just fantastic, from bed to food. That turbulence seemed rough and you looked lighthearted! This video made me smile! Next stop, onto my US. 🛫
I just discovered your channel, it's wonderful! Looked at 5 hours of your videos straight! You're great at what you do. Thanks
Paul, this is your best video so far. Keep it up. I like your music selection especially the take off in HK. Can I nominate myself as your next lucky customer please?
I really do love flying but when it comes to turbulence I can't handle it
I've flown Cathay countless times, I remember the 747's and I recently flew on the A350, I used to live in Hong Kong and return every single summer, Cathay Pacific was just the icing to the delicious cake which is Hong Kong. An Airline should reflect its home and that is EXACTLY what Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon (Draginair) do.
A great video, as usual, Paul. I could really enjoy the way you gave us a comprehensive glimpse of travelling first class on Cathay Pacific.
Lol “and business class is directly behind us” I was honestly waiting for a sound effect that’s just “*EWWWW*”
Edit: oh no the turbulence spilled the tea 🤷♀️
Haha Paul in a bath tub! I would say that this video shows that a good first class product is not only about a good seat/suite, but the overall experience. And the fillet of beef 🥩 - amazing, wondering how they made that, since they don’t cook on board as far as I know. Do they stock well-done fillets, too?
A very, very special trip report!
That’s a good question. I don’t know about the beef, but they did ask me how I’d like it and it did come out how I wanted. Maybe they do stock various fillets of different grades of cooking.
Paul, filets and tenderloins are simply seared on the grill in the flight kitchen and boarded nearly raw on the aircraft, thus allowing the trained galley flight attendant to finish off the steak in the convection oven according to the passenger's desired degree of preparation.
travelmentary TV just to add to what others have said, a few premium operators, do have Galley staff that cook on board in premier classes. The steaks are slightly pre-cooked and then by the finished off in convection ovens, or finished off in specially prepared searing trays in the Galley in order to cook them through to completion as you like.
Clint Tapper, when I began flying back in the early eighties, we cooked eggs to order in first class. When I was laid off for 6 weeks due to a machinist strike, I worked in the first class pantry where we prepared all the meals served on the flights still operating. I had culinary experience and thus was placed in that position. I cooked the filets 25 seconds on each side as they were to be finished onboard in the convection ovens.
Thank you guys for your answers!
Another great report Paul, and the food looked amazing, i have only took one trip with Cathy Pacific, and that was from Hong Kong to Melbourne. And like you they do not disappoint. 👏👏👏
One of your best Paul. You've become so good at making these vids that they seem really professional - at every level.
Looks like turbulence is quite bad. Oh man I hate turbulence
"CCTV camera overlooking the cabin"
"This means they can see when you wake up"
Well I'm glad your nuts went undisturbed but mine definitely won't.
Fantastic review Paul, what a great report that was to watch and I'm sure you won't be forgetting that trip any time soon! One of your greatest videos.
Fantastic trip report! Makes me want to hock my belongings and fly first class on Cathay. Just brilliant!
Wow... I think I'd forego the CCTV camera watching me while I sleep for a simple call button to let the crew know that I've awaken.
Yes, a call button! What if you need to use the bathroom and just want to go back to bed and sleep? Or are just a restless sleeper? Not to mention being spied upon!
Right on!
Great video! The same crew as on Dantorp aviation’s flight!
So happy you posted this Paul. I’m flying JAL to Japan in the Spring (Cherry Blossom time) for 3 weeks and then a week in Hong Kong. Flying Cathay back to the States. Both in First Class. Now I know what I’m in for 😀
Rob Youngquist so how was it?
Over the years I've completed three trans-pacific flights, two in economy and one in business, but on each occasions I experienced quite heavy turbulence.
As always great video Paul, I look forward to seeing future posts.
18k for that?? You can easily buy a car with that amount of money. That airplane is huge.
CX's performance, service and overall value-for-money have become a meme among Hongkongers haha
I guess as long as one doesn't have to pay for their Business or 1st Class experience with real cash, one tends to be more lenient and forgiving :P
Otherwise it hasn't been too kind to their junior staff of late and for Economy they even plan on further squeezing the seat arrangements to 3-4-3 from 3-3-3 . . . the whole business just smells of incompetence and austerity 😂
That said, to me CX still remains the first sight of home when boarding a direct flight back home, and I guess that's the source of my fellow Hongkongers' love-hate for the brand :)
To be fair, Cathay is still FAR better than 99% of the airlines around the world no matter what class you are flying on. The only real competitors on par with or above Cathay would be Singapore, ANA, as well as the big three middle eastern airlines. Airlines in Europe and NA are complete jokes compared to these airlines.
CX has so much to improve
@@tonytang5452 Well you can fly United or British then... I will fly Cathay any day. Maybe fly Air China if you are in Asia? Lol
Its not just the junior staff they treat like rubbish. My Dad is an expat captain with CX and gets treated badly.
They gonna lose customer once they started 343 config.
Great review as always. Thanks Paul! Keep’em coming!
Just out of curiosity, how do you afford to do all these flights? Especially first class?
Think Paul stated early, this flight was via his Avios points, 140.000.
@@Thursdaym2 That's a relief, I had him pegged as an international diamond smuggler or narcotics kingpin. But then again with that accent he could be a double zero agent.
Flying is for droids. Being flown is for first class.
General Kenobi, you are a bold one!
Another good trip report. Thanks for featuring CX First. Makes me want to try too.
Great trip for you , well done. Ive done that express train and check in several hundred times so glad to see it again
Glad blowing your entire Avios points collection was worth it. I've only ever flown Cathay in economy so I can't relate 😂 I found the staff, service and food just so-so. I wouldn't fly them again in a hurry.
Sheila that's a shame, Sheila. How many times have you flown on Cathay? Do you think you were perhaps unlucky on that particular flight, or those flights, or is it possible that their service fluctuates?.. I've flown on Cathay in all three cabins, and I have to say that the staff were always attentive, even on the flights when I was flying economy. I might have just been fortunate I guess.
I can't speak for every flight, obviously, and it's possible that their service might have just been better on the particular flights that I had.
Cathay have a very good reputation for looking after their customers, and I hope that their service doesn't go down in future years because it would be a great shame for such a great airline.
Anyway, Sheila, I wish you good travels whichever airline you fly in the future, and it would be interesting for you (if you are ever lucky enough, to have the chance) to experience business class on Cathay Pacific, and see how it compares to your economy flights.
very surprised at the lack of greeting to you as you entered the plane no smile from the stewardess i would expect a bit better paying 14000
I doubt if first class folks really care about all of that, just help me with my seat and I am all set...and that is what the lady did no nonsense and set you on your way...smiling and greeting is so economy class :D
I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Every aspect from seat, meal service, amenitites to food and entertainment was covered. Well done and not a flat spot in the information.
I once used most of my Avios for a return business class ticket between LHR and HKG. I enjoyed every minute of it. Took a while to accumulate, but well worth the trouble.
Great video report. Thanks very much! Must go and see how many Avios I have now...
70,000 points or miles is industry average for a business class single one way so with that being a double legged trip and first it was good value. Cathay used to be the undisputed Asian leader....
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Yesterday I booked my trip from Sydney to Paris with Cathay Airways. The portion from Hong Kong to Paris will be in the first class seat. Thanks for your video!
Soooo enjoy your reviews. Excellent descriptions. Thank you.
That brought back great memories of when I went to Hong Kong back in 2015.. I loved flying with Cathy Pacific even though I was Economy scum :P.. So ends the Asian leg of the world tour, looking forward to the North American :)
"Economy scum..." Hahaha