Cathay's new Aria Suites enter service: who enjoys them first and when will we see them in Europe
As for 'new cabins' it is one of the events if not the event of the year: we are talking about the entry into passenger service of the Aria Suites, [...]
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As for 'new booths' is one of the events if not the event of the year: let's talk Of the entry into passenger service of the Aria Suites, the new chairs of Business Class of Cathay Pacific.
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For the time being, they have been installed on only one Boeing 777-300ER and at the end of this week they will make their debut on the route between Hong Kong and Beijing, where they will remain until the end of the month before being deployed to other Asian regional destinations.
The Long-haul debut is scheduled for January 2025, with a European destination which will be the first to enjoy the new suites. Cathay would not say on which European route the 'Aria' will make its debut, but it will almost certainly be London.
They are 45 the Aria Suites installed on each 777-300ER Who will receive the upgrade. The configuration is (obviously) 1-2-1 and suites offer total privacy thanks to To the introduction of a sliding door (which is a first for Cathay).
IFE's 4K screen measures 24 inches with bluetooth system which allows passengers to use their own headphones to follow the audio of video content or listen to music.
The technological equipment also includes a wireless charging 'station' for individual electronic devices, as well as A USB-A socket, a USB-C socket and a universal power outlet.
Even the Premium Economy (which can accommodate up to 48 passengers with eight seats per row configured 2-4-2) received an upgrade, with the IFE's screen (also 4K) 'enlarged' to 15.6 inches and a Increased privacy thanks to flaps which were installed on either side of the top of the backrest of the new seats.
In Economy, which has been 'refreshed' with new, more ergonomic seat covers bringing the level of comfort on par with that already found on the Hong Kong-based company's A350s there are 268 seats (3-4-3), with a total capacity of 361 passengers.
