EXCLUSIVE Is it worth upgrading on Cathay Pacific? The Mail pits the carrier's premium economy against business class on flights between London and Hong Kong and there are some shocks (including wine served in a PAPER CUP) Cathay Pacific has a reputation as a carrier with a classy premium economy Harriet Sime boards this cabin at London Heathrow - then flies to Hong Kong She flies business class on the return leg. Both trips are in a 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 By Harriet Sime For Mailonline Published: 16:18, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 16:18, 16 June 2024 e-mail View comments 'A glass of Champagne for you, Mrs Sime?’ the flight attendant asks with a smile while I settle into my premium economy seat. Just a few seconds later, the next question comes: ‘Would you like a towel, madame?’ as I’m handed a hot, soft cloth from a silver tray.
So far, so very premium. I’m on board a Cathay Pacific flight, testing the airline’s famous premium cabin against its plush business-class offering on a whirlwind weekend trip from London to Hong Kong and back. Cathay launched its premium economy offering in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for finding a comfortable middle ground between business and economy.
My experience starts at London Heathrow Terminal 3 on a sunny but busy Saturday morning. After lengthy queues at security, I board the Boeing 777-300ER via a dedicated pre.
