Cathay Pacific first class is considered a superb choice by most bloggers and reviewers. Superb seat and bedding make for a very comfortable experience when traveling with this carrier. Drink, food, and service are all excellent, providing a very strong meal and service experience. Lavatory and IFE are both above average, and amenity kits are acceptable for first class. Current reviews note a lack of WiFi, but as our reviews are from 2018 or earlier, Cathay may now have WiFi on flights. Travelers should research their route if WiFi is a critical feature.
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What to Look Forward To: Superb drink program and bedding, excellent seat
What to Watch Out For: No WiFi
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Overall Picture
Number of Reviews in our Database: 7
Number of Different Sites Reviewing: 6
Average Rating: 2.93/3
Average Level of Review Detail: 2.14/3
Highest Rated Category: Drink/Bedding – 3/3
Lowest Rated Category: WiFi – 0/3
The Big 5
Seat: 2.86/3
In Flight Entertainment: 2.20/3
Food: 2.57/3
Drink: 3/3
Service: 2.71/3
Big 5 Average: 2.71/3
Other Scores
Lavatory: 2.50/3
Amenity Kit: 2.00/3
Bedding: 3/3
WiFi: 0/3
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Detailed Cathay Pacific First Class Reviews
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| From | To | Aircraft | Flight Time | Reviewing Site | Date | Review Title / Link | Overall | Detail | Seat | Lav | Amenity Kit | Bedding | IFE | Drink | Food | Service | WiFi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HKG | BOS | 777-300ER | Ultra Long | The Points Guy | 12/14/18 | Classic Luxury: Cathay Pacific (777-300ER) in First Class From Hong Kong to Boston | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | NR |
| SFO | HKG | 777-300ER | Ultra Long | One Mile at a Time | 11/16/15 | Cathay Pacific First Class 777 San Francisco To Hong Kong | 3 | 2 | 3 | NR | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | NR |
| FRA | HKG | 777-300ER | Ultra Long | Points Hacks/ | 9/8/17 | Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First Class overview | 2.5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | NR | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | NR |
| HKG | LAX | 777-300ER | Ultra Long | Sam Chui | 11/17/15 | CATHAY PACIFIC FIRST CLASS HONG KONG TO LOS ANGELES | 3 | 1 | 3 | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | 3 | 3 | NR |
| JFK | HKG | 777-300ER | Ultra Long | The Points Guy | 9/2/15 | Cathay Pacific 777-300ER First Class, New York-Hong Kong | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | NR |
| LHR | HKG | 777-300ER | Long | Live and Let's Fly | 10/29/14 | CATHAY PACIFIC 777 FIRST CLASS LONDON TO HONG KONG | 3 | 2 | 3 | NR | NR | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | NR |
| HKG | BOS | 777-300ER | Ultra Long | Prince of Travel | 2/25/18 | Cathay Pacific First Class Hong Kong to Boston | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | NR | NR | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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