- Cathay Pacific is launching its highly anticipated Aria Suite business class cabin.
- The spacious new cabin features sliding privacy doors, lie-flat beds, and artwork inspired by Hong Kong.
- The Aria Suites will launch on June 5, and be available daily starting June 15 on Cathay’s route from Hong Kong to Vancouver.
If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong, get ready: the flight is about to be more comfortable and luxurious than ever before.
Cathay Pacific is introducing its new Aria Suite business class, which will be available on selected flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) daily starting June 15. This is the third long-haul route for the Aria Suite, which was originally introduced in Hong Kong in October 2024.
From now until Oct. 25, Cathay will run 17 non-stop flights between Vancouver and Hong Kong three times a week, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The Aria Suite reimagines the business class cabin to be both stylish and comfortable, with close attention to craftsmanship and design details. It features a more spacious cabin and redesigned wrap-around seats that allow for more privacy, as well as a suite door and sliding partition. Lie-flat beds are outfitted with Rohi’s ethically sourced wool for breathable comfort throughout the flight.
The Aria Suite also offers wireless phone charging, intuitively designed storage spaces, and artwork that has a connection to Hong Kong. The Aria Suite will be progressively rolled out throughout the year on Cathay’s fleet of retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
“We are proud to continue our commitment to offering an unparalleled level of comfort and convenience by bringing our highly anticipated Aria Suite to our North American customers,” Chris Vanden Hooven, Cathay Pacific Senior Vice President (Americas), said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. “Just over 40 years ago, Vancouver was our first long-haul passenger route between North America and Hong Kong. We are thrilled to introduce the Aria Suite to the Americas via Vancouver, further demonstrating the importance of the region to Cathay Pacific.”
Last month, Cathay expanded its routes to include a new non-stop flight between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Hong Kong, making it the longest flight in the Cathay network.
“With the recent launch of Cathay Pacific’s new route between Dallas Fort Worth and Hong Kong, the first to connect the airline with the southern region of the United States, we’re further strengthening our commitment to connecting North America with Hong Kong,” Vanden Hooven said in the statement. “Our customers will have even more options, with over 110 return passenger flights per week between North America and Hong Kong this summer, ensuring seamless travel and enhanced connectivity for all.”
