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Cathay Pacific A330
Sample award winning service with Cathay Pacific
Renowned airline Cathay Pacific is headquartered in Hong Kong, giving it a unique relationship with this spectacular destination. The amazing service offered by the airline ensures that jet lag does not even enter into the equation when travelling with them.
Cathay Pacific’s distinctive flights to 173 destinations in 42 countries with their superior service are a real treat to experience. Flying business class is a worthy indulgence on this airline as the services are truly impressive. Cathay Pacific is the only airline that currently offers a fully reclining flatbed in their business class section that assures the best of privacy and comfort. The latest movies are available on a large screen and the seclusion of the space means you can unwind, work or just catch up on your reading.
When travelling with Cathay Pacific guests can say goodbye to overcooked, flabby food. Cathay Pacific’s chefs put together gastronomically superior food that arrives looking as though they were pulled from the pages of a gourmet magazine. Save space for the cheese platter with a glass of port and of course the excellent desserts. Each course is a delight and guaranteed to make you feel the holiday has begun even before you reach the destination.
Ever eager to please their customers Cathay Pacific has an economy plus section that is priced between business and economy class. Here guests can enjoy roomier seats and extra leg space at a very competitive rate. In fact Cathay Pacific’s Corporate Communications Manager Tracey Kwong noted it is one of the most in-demand products offered by the airline. Economy class is also given attentive service with excellent food and entertainment options.
The longstanding relationship Cathay Pacific has with Hong Kong is evident from the point you step off the flight. An arrival lounge provides showers and luggage storage areas where guests can relax and freshen up after a long flight. They can await their next flight in comfort while catching up on the news and sampling the extensive menu available at the lounge.
Any sadness travellers might feel at departing Hong Kong is sure to be alleviated by the sumptuous First and Business Class lounges at the Hong Kong International Airport. The Pier, as it is known, incorporates a spa, reading areas, showers and a restaurant that would not be out of place in a star class establishment. The extensive menu includes fantastic burgers, comforting bowls of local soup and salads that will make the wait for your flight spin by. Cathay Pacific has also rolled out a revamped Business Class lounge that will meet the standards of their discerning travellers.
Cathay Pacific City is the heart of the airline’s operations in Hong Kong. Located just minutes from Hong Kong International Airport and accessible via complimentary shuttle buses, this HK$4.9 billion complex is one of the largest corporate head office facilities in Asia.
Cathay City is home to more than 3,000 employees who come from all over the globe. Its three open-plan office towers and surrounding buildings have been designed to foster collaboration, creativity and continual learning. The facility includes many informal meeting spaces, as well as a Training and Development Centre featuring classrooms, a large auditorium and a learning library.
The complex also offers all the comforts and conveniences of a real city, including, retail stores and a supermarket, cafes and coffee shops, and The Dakota Club – a leisure centre featuring a pool, gym, sport courts and an alfresco bar. The four-star, 23-storey Headland Hotel, which houses 501 rooms for local and visiting employees as well as a fine dining restaurant and 24-hour cafe is also part of Cathay City.
Environmentally friendly architectural design, with stunning landmarks such as the Footbridge and Central Atrium also includes the Cathay Pacific Experience – a museum chronicling the airline’s proud history. Rigorously trained flight staffs check-in for their flights at Cathay City where they can go through border controls before heading to the airport, a special service allowed only to Cathay Pacific by the Hong Kong Government.
When it comes to comfort, safety and service it is clearly impossible to be in better hands and flying with Cathay Pacific is undeniably the best way to incorporate these essential elements into your journey.