Cathay Pacific unveiled its modified Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on Friday.
The first converted plane flew between Cathay Pacific’s Hong Kong base and Beijing. The airline said the converted 777s would be deployed gradually on Cathay Pacific’s other regional and long-haul routes, but did not provide further details.
According to Planespotters.net, Cathay Pacific has 36 777-300ERs in its fleet.
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A highlight of the renovation is the new Aria business class seat, which features the airline’s first business class privacy door.
Another improvement to Aria is the addition of a removable divider between the center seats to make it easier for passengers flying together to interact. The suites also offer improved storage space, larger in-flight entertainment screens and more lighting settings compared to the previous generation Cathay Pacific Business Class product, the airline said.
The new premium economy seats feature larger backrest screens, leather headrests and footrests, and flap extensions next to the headrests to ensure privacy. Photo credit: Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific’s revamped 777s also feature new premium economy seats. The seats feature the airline’s largest premium economy seatback screens, leather headrests, leather footrests and wing extensions next to the headrests for privacy.
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Premium Economy cabins also have two private bathrooms.
The aircraft’s refreshed economy seats included updated seat covers and larger overhead bins.
Cathay Pacific currently serves five U.S. destinations and operates the older version of the 777-300ER on routes from Hong Kong to New York JFK and Los Angeles.
