How Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite elevates business class to new heights

Cathay Pacific is already the best way to fly from Australia to Hong Kong and beyond – especially when you’re relaxing in the airline’s superb Business class beds or comfortable Premium Economy recliners.

And now the experience is even better, as Cathay rolls out its upgraded Boeing 777-300ER jets featuring the all-new Aria Suite in Business, along with its latest Premium Economy design.

Travellers are already enjoying the Aria Suite on Cathay Pacific’s daily CX161/CX162 flights between Sydney and Hong Kong, and CX104/CX105 between Melbourne and Hong Kong.

From Hong Kong, the Aria Suite already features on selected flights to London, Beijing and Vancouver – with many more destinations to come as Cathay continues its extensive 777 refit program over the coming three years.

The suite spot: Cathay Pacific's 777 Aria Suite cabin.

Aria Suite: business class redefined

Take everything you know and love about Cathay Pacific’s current long-haul Business seat which connects Australia and Hong Kong, including the comfortable fully lie-flat bed, convenient at-seat storage and an angled layout for personal space and privacy.

Now imagine that made better in every aspect. That’s the new Aria Suite.

The elegant Aria Suite is easily the best way to fly to Hong Kong and beyond.

The Aria Suite is underpinned by a ‘human-centric’ approach to design, which means the suite has been shaped by passengers’ needs, wants and expectations.

With high wraparound walls, a sliding door at the aisle and a privacy panel between the paired middle seats, privacy is paramount to each Aria Suite.

Cathay Pacific's Aria Suite is your cosy cocoon above the clouds.

So is personalisation, with intelligent lighting and seat controls to transform the Aria Suite into your space.

The touch of a button automatically adjusts the seat position and ambient lighting to the optimum for dining, working, watching a movie, relaxing or sleeping.

Smart presets adjust the seat position and suite lighting.

The suite’s overall aesthetic is one of elegance and understated luxury, evoking a feeling of calmness and refinement.

This is immediately evident in the craftsmanship of the Aria Suite.

The flowing curves, gentle colours and lighting of the Aria Suite bring a sense of calm.

Gentle curves flow throughout the design, while soft-touch suede walls help absorb sound and breathable wool covers the seats.

And there are plenty of places to keep everything you need at your fingertips, including a multi-tier console topped by a personal cabinet.

Thoughtfully considered storage spaces are part of the Aria Suite's human-centric design.

This ‘human-centric’ approach extends to Cathay’s inflight entertainment system, which has been honoured by prestigious awards for both its user interface and content, including World's Best Inflight Entertainment at the Skytrax 2025 World Airline Awards.

Cathay has paired this with an expansive 24” 4K ultra-HD screen – Cathay’s largest ever – which pairs with your own Bluetooth headphones at the touch of a button.

Each Aria Suite features Cathay's largest-ever video screen.

The marble-effect shelf contains an inbuilt wireless charger, while high-power USB-C, USB-A and AC outlets are all within easy reach, so that every connectivity option is covered.

And as with all Cathay Pacific Business class flights, you can stay connected above the clouds with complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.

Cathay’s designers have gone to incredible lengths to make Aria Suite an unforgettable experience.

If you enjoy flying business class – and who doesn’t? – you’ve got to try the Aria Suite and discover for yourself why this is easily the best Business class between Australia and Hong Kong.

The Aria Suite experience includes quality Bamford pillows and mattresses.

More ‘premium’ than ‘economy’

The same attention to detail has been brought to Cathay’s latest third-generation Premium Economy seats.

You’ll sink into a wide seat with bespoke cushions and a padded footrest which cradles your body for maximum relaxation en route, while delivering generous legroom so you can stretch right out.

Cathay Pacific's latest Premium Economy design features on every upgraded 777.

Extended wrap-around ‘wings’ on each side of the leather-clad headrest afford increased privacy, although it’s still easy to lean forward and chat to a companion.

An adjustable reading lamp thoughtfully built into the wing tracks with you as you recline – much smarter than conventional fixed overhead lights.

The LED reading lamp always shines in just the right spot.

You can unwind with Cathay Pacific’s extensive inflight library of movies, TV shows, music and even podcasts (the largest collection of any airline in the Asia-Pacific region) on the vibrant 15.6” 4K screen, with audio streamed via Bluetooth to your own headphones or earbuds.

Bring your favourite headphones or earbuds along for the ride.

Cathay’s elevated Premium Economy menu highlights the tastes of Hong Kong, with classic Cantonese and international flavours curated by some of the city’s best restaurants, including tasty plant-based choices, and Prosecco is poured throughout the flight.

The Premium Economy dining experience is a step closer to Business.

While you rest, your tech can be recharged thanks to USB-C, USB-A and AC power outlets.

Every Premium Economy seat has its own AC, USB-A and USB-C outlets.

More evidence of Cathay’s considered design: there are two bathrooms in this private cabin, just for Premium Economy passengers, with touch-free controls.

Whether you’re bound for Hong Kong or beyond, to one of the 100+ cities on The Cathay Group network, the airline’s latest Aria Suite Business class and Premium Economy will ensure you enjoy the journey as well as the destination.

Learn more about the all-new Cathay Pacific Aria Suite.

This article was produced in collaboration with Cathay Pacific.