Cathay Pacific's new business class is ready: 'Aria Suite' debuts on 777s

After launching a teaser video last summer., now Cathay Pacific officially announced its new business class cabins.: the new "air suites" - this is the name chosen by the eastern company for the new cabins - Keep the options most valued by travelers unchanged (for the example, the seats facing the windows). and improve, not by a little, all the rest.

Let's find out, in detail all the new features.

The sliding door

Sliding doors in business class have become, by now, a must-have. And Cathay Pacific, ça va sans dire, does not want to be outdone. Business travelers, therefore, They will be able to have maximum privacy: once the door is closed Will have at their disposal a real private suite. 

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Note, however, that the new cabins have a larger "shell" that covers the side view even when the sliding door is open: one will be able to have, in short, some privacy even without locking oneself inside one's suite.

Side partition in the middle rows

Still on the subject of privacy: Cathay Pacific finally decided to put the divider in the middle seats. If you are traveling as a couple or with a friend, no problem; but when you have a stranger beside you, a little extra privacy doesn't hurt. Travelers will appreciate this improvement; it is what is missing in the current business class cabin. 

Infotainment 

Cathay has decided to give the screen in its business cabins a makeover: In the new Aria suites there will be an impressive 24-inch 4K display; the IFE, in addition, will have a new GUI and will also have Bluetooth, so you can use your own headphones. 

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Wireless Charging

Hong Kong company will also implement wireless charging in new cabins: simply place your device in the space next to the seat, and charging will start.

Increased storage

The new Aria Suites - sideways, right next to the wireless charging space mentioned above - They will also offer a large storage locker to store one's belongings, as well as a small cabinet equipped with a mirror.

Free Wi-fi

Cathay has always offered free wi-fi only to first class passengers: now, however, In the new Aria Suites, even business travelers will be able to surf without spending a euro. Not only that: Cathay Diamond status holders will also enjoy this option., even if they fly premium or economy.

Design

The new Aria suite cabins also feature a new design: Hong Kong carrier describes it as "quiet luxury." With these new warm colors and with a patterning reminiscent of wood grain, the design of the new business class cabins is significantly more elegant and sophisticated than its predecessor. 

In conclusion

Cathay Pacific's new business class cabins are less and less to debut: Starting from the second quarter of this year, as communicated by the company, all Boeing 777-300ERs in the fleet will have the new Aria Suites. 

The new business class also, Will also be present in the Boeing 777-9: Cathay has ordered approximately 20 of them but, due to Boeing's well-known delays, will not receive them until 2025.

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