Cathay Pacific is not even trying to hide the fact that it is snooping on you. But is that concerning or just refreshingly honest? Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific just updated its privacy policy. While Cathay Pacific is “committed to protecting...
First Impressions: Cathay Pacific A330 Business Class
Hello from Colombo. I’m resting up as I start the long trip home later today (via Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Amman, Bucharest, Milan, and San Francisco…). Here’s my first impressions of Cathay Pacific’s A330 business class. I flew from Hong...
I’ve Fallen In Love With A New First Class Lounge!
After so many years flying the most aspirational first class products and visiting the best first class lounges, I finally found the opportunity to visit a new one in Hong Kong…and instantly fell in love. Last time I flew...
A Perfect Flight In Cathay Pacific First Class
Hello from Hong Kong, where I’ve completed the next leg of my journey and am now relaxing at The Pier. Although it was only a short three-hour flight from Beijing to Hong Kong, I was reminded once again how...
Book Cathay Pacific First Class For 14K Chase Points
You can sample the luxurious Cathay Pacific first class lounges in Hong Kong and get a taste for Cathay Pacific’s acclaimed first class product for only 14K Chase points. That’s a value worth considering if you’re in the area....
Cathay Pacific SHOULD Crack Down On Flight Attendant Theft, Including Ice Cream
Cathay Pacific not only has a right to crack down on flight attendant petty theft onboard, but such a crackdown should be applauded. It’s simple. You don’t take from your employer. Doesn’t matter how inexpensive it is. Doesn’t matter...
Cathay Pacific Should Not Bother With This Slop…
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Although the...
Cathay Pacific Will HONOR Cheap Business/First Class Fares!
Cathay Pacific will honor deeply-discounted business and first class fares briefly available on New Year’s Eve. On Twitter, the carrier stated: Happy 2019 all, and to those who bought our good – VERY good surprise ‘special’ on New Year’s...
Will Cathay Pacific Honor First Class Fare Deal?
Happy New Year! I went to bed just after midnight last night in Germany and woke up with a flood of texts, tweets, and emails about cheap Cathay Pacific business and first class fares out of Vietnam. It was...
Save Big On A Cathay Pacific Business Class Ticket
Cathay Pacific is offering $1,000 off a business class ticket or $500 off a premium economy class ticket during its Black Friday sale. Use the promotion code HOLIDAY when purchasing your ticket and you can save big on your...
Cathay Pacific 747-400 Business Class Upper Deck Dining
Each week, my Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. This week...
Singapore SilverKris Lounge In Hong Kong Disappoints
During my status run to Hong Kong, I returned to the US on ANA in business class and tried my first Star Alliance lounge in Hong Kong, the Singapore SilverKris Lounge. Despite Singapore’s great reputation, it disappointed. If you...
Latest Alaska Devaluation Was Bizarre Overreaction
Have you ever heard the old adage, “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater?” That’s what Alaska Airlines just did in its latest Mileage Plan devaluation. Alaska Airlines now blocks partner redemptions on Cathay Pacific and JAL within...
Cathay Pacific Chairman: No Budget Airline (Thanks to Disgraced United CEO)
While legacy carriers across Asia have introduced their own budget carriers, Cathay Pacific steadfastly refused. Ironically, credit may go to the disgraced former CEO of United Airlines. In a university speech last week, Cathay Pacific Chairman John Slosar told students...
High-End Hotel Bathtub: Soak or Skip?
One of my favorite features of a “high-end” hotel room is a beautiful bath tub. When I am home I rarely ever soak in the tub, but when on holiday in a beautiful hotel with a beautiful tub, I...
Quick Review: Cathay Pacific Lounge Bangkok
In an effort to provide short posts of relevant and updated information I have compiled some quick reviews to help readers benefit from my travel experiences. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Flying in Asia with your Baby
As part of my personal evolution as a travel blogger, this is an early post from Upgrd.com where I joined Matthew and other talented writers (including my husband) which would then merge with Travel Codex, another Boarding Area blog....