Cathay Pacific is having a sale to China and it's pretty good. From now until July 31, 2017, you can book roundtrip airfare from the United States to several cities in China for as low as $574, inclusive of all taxes and fees. That's a pretty good deal to China and … [Read more...]
Held Hostage by Cathay Dragon: Ground Delays In Hong Kong
Every airlines has a contract of carriage and a plan for delays. Airlines do things slightly differently but overall there are standards across the airline industry. To my surprise, Dragon Air now Cathay Dragon, a fully owned subsidy of the larger Cathay Pacific does … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific Creates A Beer for 35,000 Feet
Cathay Pacific in partnership with Hong Kong Brewing company is bringing their own exclusive beer to the sky for a limited of time. Knowing that taste buds dull and sweetness and salt receptors are lacking in flight, many airlines adjust food seasoning for flight. Now, … [Read more...]
Review of Cathay Pacific’s Improved Business Class Amenity Kit
This review is for the Cathay Pacific Business Class Amenity Kit I received in 2016. I flew from Sydney to Hong Kong and Hong Kong to Chicago, part of our trip around the world. Someday I'll finish some other trip reports for it. James has also reviewed a previous … [Read more...]
Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge London Heathrow
The beautiful new Cathay Pacific First Class Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 3 is a lovely spot when transiting this airport that can be a mess. There are several good lounges in Terminal 3, and I think this new lounge is high on the list.On a recent trip I had … [Read more...]
Review: Cathay Pacific First and Business Class Lounge, Paris Charles de Gaulle
Cathay Pacific currently offers 9 weekly roundtrip flights between Hong Kong Chep Lap Kok Int'l airport (HKIA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Intl (CDG), although that number will rise to 10 weekly roundtrips in December 2016.CX 261 departs Hong Kong shortly after … [Read more...]
Review: Dragonair (Cathay Dragon) A330 First Class, Hong Kong to Beijing
Dragonair was recently rebranded by their parent company, Cathay Pacific, and will soon be called "Cathay Dragon." Oftentimes mislabeled as Cathay Pacific's "low cost carrier," Dragonair is actually Cathay Pacific's regional airline operating both narrow-body and … [Read more...]
Review: Cathay Pacific First Class Los Angeles (LAX) to Hong Kong (HKG)
Cathay Pacific First Class is not only an aspiration award but an exclusive experience in the sky reserved for the world’s richest, celebrities, and those who know how to play the points game. I have flown Cathay Pacific First Class several times, yet I will admit, that … [Read more...]
Use Alaska Airlines Miles to Book Award Travel Outside North America
I like puzzles, and the Alaska Airlines award chart is one of the best puzzles out there. I think it’s more accurately described as 44 award charts for different partners and regions. The problem is people try to interpret it like any other airline program, and that’s … [Read more...]
Where Can You Search for Cathay Pacific Award Space?
Last week I shared a post about which North American cities Cathay Pacific serves, including schedule, frequency, and the approximate number of first class seats on each route. However, many people have asked me how to actually find and book an award on Cathay Pacific. … [Read more...]
