Is it worth upgrading to Cathay Pacific? The Mail pits the carrier's premium economy class against business class on flights between London and Hong Kong and there are a few clashes (including wine served in a PAPER CUP)
Cathay Pacific has a reputation for being a carrier with premium economy class Harriet Sime boards this cabin at London Heathrow – then flies to Hong Kong She travels business class on the way back. Both trips are by Boeing 777. What do you think of Cathay Pacific? Vote in our poll... READ MORE: Air France's first class cabin vs its new business class
'A glass of champagne for you, Mrs. Sime?' the flight attendant asks with a smile as I settle into my premium economy seat.
A few seconds later, the question next comes: “Would you like a towel, ma’am?” » as I am handed a warm, soft cloth from a silver tray. So far, it's very premium.
I'm on board a Cathay Pacific flight, testing the airline's famous premium cabin by compared to its luxury business class offering on a whirlwind weekend from London to Hong Kong and back.
Cathay launched its premium economy offering in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for striking a happy medium between business and economy travel.
My experience begins at London Heathrow Terminal 3 with a sunny but busy Saturday morning. After long lines at security, I board the Boeing 777-300ER via a dedicated premium economy lane - a nice touch when upgrading to economy.
'A glass of champagne for you, Mrs. Sime?' the flight attendant asks with a smile as I settle into my premium economy seat.
A few seconds later, the question next comes: “Would you like a towel, ma’am?” » as I am handed a warm, soft cloth from a silver tray. So far, it's very premium.
I'm on board a Cathay Pacific flight, testing the airline's famous premium cabin by compared to its luxury business class offering on a whirlwind weekend from London to Hong Kong and back.
Cathay launched its premium economy offering in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for striking a happy medium between business and economy travel.
My experience begins at London Heathrow Terminal 3 with a sunny but busy Saturday morning. After long lines at security, I board the Boeing 777-300ER via a dedicated premium economy lane - a nice touch when upgrading to economy.
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