The Complete Guide to Booking Cathay Pacific First Class

Cathay Pacific has long been heralded as one of the world’s leading airlines. With top-tier offerings both on the ground and in the sky, the airline has long attracted Miles & Points enthusiasts and aviation afficionados alike.

While the airline was significantly affected throughout the pandemic, when it saw its route network severely restricted compared to years past, the ongoing reopening of Hong Kong to world is coming with the restoration of Cathay Pacific’s network.

Fortunately, this also means the gradual return of one of the most sought-after aviation experiences around: Cathay Pacific First Class.

In this guide, we’ll go through everything you need to know about one of the most luxurious flying experiences that you can attain with a well-rounded Miles & Points strategy.

The Cathay Pacific First Class Experience

With an elevated reputation as one of the world’s best airlines, Cathay Pacific delivers an intriguing experience from start to finish. 

Whether it’s relaxing in a private bath at one of the flagship lounges in Hong Kong or enjoying a refined meal in a comfortable suite in the sky, you’ll want to make sure Cathay Pacific First Class is on your bucket list of travel experiences.

Ground Experience

Cathay Pacific makes sure that its First Class is differentiated as a cut above business class, and you’ll easily notice how there are already differences with the experience on the ground.

Let’s start with check-in. Passengers are always offered a separate area, and in Hong Kong, which is Cathay Pacific’s home base, the First Class check-in area is also connected to a dedicated security line.

With initial formalities taking shorter than usual, more time can be spent at one of Cathay Pacific’s exclusive First Class lounges.

There are two of them in Hong Kong: The Pier and The Wing. These two lounges, a 10-minute walk apart, have separate entrances and sections for business class and First Class passengers.

However, as the airline is still in the process of restoring of its pre-pandemic capacity, only The Wing is open for First Class passengers for now. The Pier First Class Lounge is expected to reopen in mid-2023.

While The Wing has elements that don’t necessarily differentiate itself from other lounges, it offers one…