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Category Archives: cathay pacific

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For Cathay Pacific, Hope Springs Eternal

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 2, 2022July 2, 2022 12 Comments
Cathay Pacific Hiring

As Hong Kong celebrates its 25th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom (and enslavement to the People’s Republic of China), Cathay Pacific announced its intention to go on a hiring spree. Sadly, this strikes me as about as...

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Hong Kong Continues To Cripple Cathay Pacific

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 21, 2022April 20, 2022 25 Comments
Hong Kong Cripples Cathay Pacific

For Cathay Pacific, the hits keep on coming. New rules sharply limiting flights continue to severely cripple the beleaguered flag carrier of Hong Kong. Even as Cathay Pacific bears the brunt of the burden, strict rules adversely impact all...

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Cathay Pacific Will Launch World’s Longest Flight

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2022 4 Comments

While it will not break any point-to-point records, routing restrictions over Russia will suddenly make a Cathay Pacific flagship route the longest flight in the world. Facing Russian Airspace Restriction, Cathay Pacific Will Unofficially Launch World’s Longest Flight By...

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USA Threatens To Ban Cathay Pacific

Matthew Klint Posted onMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021 5 Comments
USA Cathay Pacific Ban

Citing unfair treatment for U.S. carriers in Hong Kong, the United States will scrutinize Cathay Pacific’s schedule and if found to “adversely affect the public interest” may ban Cathay Pacific from both cargo and passenger service to the USA....

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Class Warfare On Cathay Pacific?

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 9, 2021February 9, 2021 14 Comments

Cathay Pacific will no longer mandate that business and first class passengers wear masks while in the lie-flat position. I’m fine with this policy, though I still don’t understand the strong objection to masks. But will this exception create...

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A Stunning New Cathay Pacific First Class Suite Concept

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 2021 19 Comments
Cathay Pacific New First Class

Design firm Yellow Window has unveiled a beautiful new first class suite concept for Cathay Pacific. While not transformative, the elegance and simplicity of the design makes for a beautiful first class product. Cathay Pacific New First Class Cathay...

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Cathay Pacific Will Bypass “Outdated” Union, Negotiate Directly With Flight Attendants

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 27, 2020 11 Comments
Cathay Pacific Flight Attendant Union

In a move that could form a blueprint for other airlines, Cathay Pacific will no longer negotiate with the union representing its flight attendants over pay and benefits. Instead, it will go directly to flight attendants. Cathay Pacific Will...

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Review: Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020 3 Comments
Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge London Review

The Cathay Pacific business class lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 3 is a spacious and comfortable with great food and beverage options. For a review of the adjoining first class lounge, click here. Let me note at the outset that...

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Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge London (LHR)

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 29, 2020 16 Comments
Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge London Review

To say I was impressed by the Cathay Pacific first class in London Heathrow T3 would be an understatement. While not as grand as The Pier, I have yet to visit a nicer outstation first class lounge. This detailed...

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Cathay Pacific Faces Grave Threat As Massive Protests Loom In Hong Kong

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 25, 2020May 25, 2020 13 Comments
Cathay Pacific Protests

A new security law for Hong Kong proposed by Beijing threatens to launch a new wave of deadly protests. That poses a grave threat to Cathay Pacific. New Beijing Law Stirs Resentment In Hong Kong On Friday, the National...

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Lufthansa And Cathay Pacific May Cancel 777-9 Orders

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 16, 2020 2 Comments
777-9 Cancellations

With passenger demand low and resources scarce, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa are reportedly in talks with Boeing to defer or cancel 777-9 (777X) deliveries. Cathay Pacific Wants To Cancel 777-9 Order Cathay Pacific ordered 21 777-9 aircraft, set to...

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Will Coronavirus Make Cathay Pacific Next Victim?

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 15, 2020September 13, 2021 29 Comments
Cathay Pacific Award Space AA

Concerns regarding travel in Asia and restrictions in China have nearly shut some airlines down altogether. Could coronavirus make Cathay Pacific its next victim? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...

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Why Isn’t Cathay Pacific Leveraging US Credit Card Markets to Shore Up Losses?

Kyle Stewart Posted onSeptember 29, 2019September 14, 2021 12 Comments
sized Singles Day

Cathay Pacific has struggled financially prior to the disruptions in Hong Kong. Why doesn’t the airline turn to the US credit card market for liquidity? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...

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Motive? Why Would Cathay Pacific Flight Attendants Sabotage Oxygen Tanks?

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 27, 2019 27 Comments
Cathay Pacific Oxygen Scandal

Cathay Pacific has sacked two flight attendants for allegedly tampering with oxygen tanks onboard and more are under investigation. My skepticism centers on motive. Why would a FA do this? Seven times in the last month, Cathay Pacific has...

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Upgrade Scam Leads To Ban On Cathay Pacific

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 26, 2019September 29, 2019 10 Comments
Cathay Pacific Upgrade Scam

Fraud is never a good idea and certainly never worth an upgrade to business class. One woman had to learn the hard way. Jacqueline Ng is a self-described “social influencer”. She told Christopher Elliot that she emailed Cathay Pacific...

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Cathay Pacific Awards On AA.com = Very Bad News

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 20, 2019September 20, 2019 15 Comments
Cathay Pacific Award Space AA

Cathay Pacific flight awards are now easily bookable on aa.com using miles. What could be the downside? A big one, as it turns out. Cathay Pacific awards have always been bookable using your American Airlines miles. In the past,...

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Cathay Pacific Cuts Capacity, Axes Longhaul Routes

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 12, 2019September 12, 2019 3 Comments
Cathay Pacific Cutbacks

Cathay Pacific is responding to depressed demand by cutting or reducing a number of longhaul routes. August was a horrible month for Cathay Pacific, its worst since the 2003 SARS outbreak. Overall passenger traffic declined 11.3% versus the previous...

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Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 2, 2019September 2, 2019 5 Comments
Cathay Pacific Lounge Kuala Lumpur Review

The small Cathay Pacific First and Business Class lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) was a nice place to escape the crowds from nearby oneworld Malaysia Airlines lounge, but has one major drawback. Oneworld emerald and sapphire members...

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Review: Cathay Pacific A330-300 Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 27, 2019August 28, 2019 20 Comments
Cathay Pacific A330 Business Class Review

My Cathay Pacific A330 fight from Hong Kong to Colombo was comfortable, but unremarkable. Perhaps I was on too much of a high after a great trip in first class from Beijing and visit to The Pier? I arrived...

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Review: Cathay Pacific The Pier First Class Lounge Hong Kong (HKG)

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 26, 2019August 26, 2019 8 Comments
Cathay Pacific The Pier Lounge Review

The Pier is not only Cathay’s Pacific’s finest first class lounges, but one of the best first class lounges in the world. For years I have been looking forward to visiting this lounge. Finally, during a recent layover, I...

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