Cathay Pacific is set to redefine the Premium Economy class experience with its upcoming fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, adding 16 Premium Economy seats compared to other aircraft in its fleet.
With a focus on designing a premium cabin, the airline has taken a more human-centric approach in designing the new Premium Economy experience for guests travelling on their upcoming fleet of Boeing 777-300ER.
The airline’s Premium Economy seats have been ergonomically improved with the new wing-shaped headrest
Set to fully deploy in early 2027, Cathay Pacific made major changes to the existing Premium Economy experience that it has been providing for its passengers since 2012. These changes are designed to make longhaul flights more comfortable for its passengers, which means that Cathay Pacific has to adjust various elements, starting from the seat.
While the size of the seat in the new Premium Economy does not change, the new ergonomics of the seats are more accommodating – improvements have been made to the seat padding and leg rest, and the new wing-shaped headrest. Even the LED reading lamp has moved from above the passenger to the seat, which accommodates the passenger’s seating position as they choose to sit up or recline.
Lastly, deploying and stowing tables in the Premium Economy class has been automated to buttons.
Even the entertainment system offerings have been upgraded. Passengers will now enjoy 15.6 inch 4K TV screens with a new graphical user interface when flying in Premium Economy. Passengers can also use their own headphones via Bluetooth pairing.
Cathay Pacific has also elevated the dining experience for its Premium Economy passengers, offering Jain meal options and plant-based options to health-conscious travellers. The airline also worked with several of China’s leading winemakers to update its wine selection for Premium Economy passengers.
Topping up the changes to the Premium Economy experience include two dedicated washrooms for these passengers flying on the Boeing 777-300ER.
Aircraft models such as the current A350s are candidates for this retrofitting in the future.
Cathay Pacific is set to redefine the Premium Economy class experience with its upcoming fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, adding 16 Premium Economy seats compared to other aircraft in its fleet.
With a focus on designing a premium cabin, the airline has taken a more human-centric approach in designing the new Premium Economy experience for guests travelling on their upcoming fleet of Boeing 777-300ER.
Set to fully deploy in early 2027, Cathay Pacific made major changes to the existing Premium Economy experience that it has been providing for its passengers since 2012. These changes are designed to make longhaul flights more comfortable for its passengers, which means that Cathay Pacific has to adjust various elements, starting from the seat.
While the size of the seat in the new Premium Economy does not change, the new ergonomics of the seats are more accommodating – improvements have been made to the seat padding and leg rest, and the new wing-shaped headrest. Even the LED reading lamp has moved from above the passenger to the seat, which accommodates the passenger’s seating position as they choose to sit up or recline.
Lastly, deploying and stowing tables in the Premium Economy class has been automated to buttons.
Even the entertainment system offerings have been upgraded. Passengers will now enjoy 15.6 inch 4K TV screens with a new graphical user interface when flying in Premium Economy. Passengers can also use their own headphones via Bluetooth pairing.
Cathay Pacific has also elevated the dining experience for its Premium Economy passengers, offering Jain meal options and plant-based options to health-conscious travellers. The airline also worked with several of China’s leading winemakers to update its wine selection for Premium Economy passengers.
Topping up the changes to the Premium Economy experience include two dedicated washrooms for these passengers flying on the Boeing 777-300ER.
Aircraft models such as the current A350s are candidates for this retrofitting in the future.