New Cathay Pacific Business Class Takes Flight From Australia

After the announcement of an all-new Cathay Pacific Business Class ‘Aria’ suite in 2023, the airline has finally launched this product in Australia. Its first flight took off late 2024 from Hong Kong. Now Australian travellers finally have the chance to fly it!

Cathay Pacific is a great option for oneworld travellers wanting to fly around the world. You can fly on Cathay Pacific Business Class with a oneworld Business Class RTW! The oneworld ticket is priced by either the distance travelled or the number of continents visited. This is ideal for oneworld frequent flyers as you can earn status credits and points too.

View our oneworld Business Class RTW deal to learn more. Or get in touch with an airfare specialist to discuss and book.

How To Fly the Aria Suite From Australia On Your Next Round the World Trip

On a oneworld Business Class RTW fare, you can fly the Aria Suite as one of the legs on your trip. Out of Australia, there is only one option from Sydney, however you can fly the Aria Suite on more routes ex. Hong Kong. Chat to an airfare specialist to learn about which routes feature this new Cathay Pacific Business Class suite.

Tuesday afternoon’s CX100 flight to Hong Kong marked the first of Cathay Pacific’s refurbished Boeing 777-300ERs to take to Australian skies. It’s also the first long-haul route outside of Europe to feature Cathay’s Aria Suite. The CX100 leaves Sydney at 15:15 and arrives in Hong Kong later that evening at 21:30, making it a little over a 9 hour trip. 

The upgraded aircraft is currently flying five of the airline’s 28 flights a week on the route; from early April the redesigned cabins will regularly be on daily flight CX162. This flight departs Sydney at 11:05 and arrives in Hong Kong at 17:30 in the evening.

There is no update yet to see whether the new Cathay Pacific Business Class seats will become available on new routes from Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide and Perth.

What Are the Features of the Aria Suite

The new Aria Business Class Suites are configured in a 1-2-1 angled layout, with 45 suites spread across two cabins. You’ll find a sliding privacy door and wireless device charging capabilities onboard. Also expect 4K in-flight entertainment screen with Bluetooth audio. Plus, extended wings for enhanced privacy even with the door open. When flying on a Round the World airfare, this quality of cabin will make your journey more comfortable and ensure for a restful part of your trip. 

These extended ‘wings’ are designed to ensure a degree of privacy, no matter if the passenger is working, in do-not-disturb mode or just relaxing. Additional storage will also be offered, with a drawer available under the wide shelf, giving extra storage for personal items. We will finally see the cabin feature gentle curves and woodgrain-like surfaces.

If you’d like to be one of the first to try Cathay Pacific’s Business Class Aria Suite, check out our oneworld Business Class RTW deal, or chat to an airfare specialist here.