Why fly Cathay Pacific?

Planning your next getaway? Before you take off, you need to decide which airline is best for you. Most holidaymakers think about price when booking their flights, but there are other factors to consider, including travel classes, baggage allowance, stopover destinations, loyalty programs and general all-round comfort. So let’s take a closer look at the award-winning airline Cathay Pacific. If you fly long-haul to Europe with Cathay Pacific, you will find yourself enjoying the highlights of Hong Kong midway. Break up your journey with a visit to Victoria Peak for impressive city views or enjoy a cruise along the beautiful Victoria Harbour.

What to expect onboard

Cathay Pacific offers guests more choice with Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class tickets available. Even Economy Class passengers will experience a comfortable flight with Cathay’s recent Economy upgrade. Expect a greater seat recline, more storage space and an award-winning entertainment system with a personal 9-inch touch screen. If you choose to go Premium Economy, you can enjoy increased baggage allowance, wider seats, a welcome drink and hot towel service and a larger tray space. Take it up a notch with a Business Class ticket, available on select flights, and expect five-star service with a fully flat bed for in-flight snoozes and endless entertainment on a giant 15.4-inch touch screen. Those lucky enough to fly First Class will be impressed with the exclusive suites offering guests genuine privacy and a guaranteed restful nights’ sleep on a fully lie flat bed with top-quality bedding.

Be rewarded for your loyalty

Be part of the Marco Polo Club and get rewarded for your loyalty with Cathay Pacific. The more you fly, the quicker you can make your way through green, silver, gold and diamond status. Benefits for your loyalty include advanced seat reservation, extra leg-room, dedicated check- in, increased baggage allowance, lounge access and more. Cathay Pacific is part of the Oneworld global airline alliance and you can also earn Asia Miles.

International recognition

Cathay Pacific boasts more than its fair share of accolades, with a number of awards won in recent years. Here are just a few:

• Airline of the Year by the Skytrax World Airline Awards, 2014
• Best Premium Economy by the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Travel Awards, 2014
• Best Business Class by the Airline Excellence Awards by airlineratings.com, 2014
• World’s Best Cabin Staff by the Skytrax World Airline Awards, 2013
• Best Airline Business Class by the Business Traveller China Awards, 2013

Highlights

• Cathay Pacific serves over 32 countries across Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Pacific.
• A number of code-share partners including British Airways, American Airlines, Dragonair, Fiji Airways and more.
• Increased baggage allowance depending on travel classes with up to 40kg for First Class travellers.
• Cathay Pacific is a member of the Oneworld global airline alliance.
• World class entertainment system

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