After the announcement of an all-new Boeing 777 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 to Beijing and now Australian travellers finally have the chance to fly it!

Cathay Pacific is a great option for oneworld travellers heading to Europe or North America. When flying to North America, Qantas Frequent Flyers will earn 440+ status credits on their trip. For Australian travellers flying to Europe, expect to earn over 360 status credits with Cathay Pacific.

Fly to range of European hubs such as London, Paris and Milan and now experience the new ‘Aria’ suite. If travelling to North America, fly into major destinations such as New York City, Los Angeles and Vancouver.

View our Cathay Pacific Business Class deal to Europe or to North America to learn more. Or get in touch with an airfare specialist to discuss and book.

How To Fly the Cathay Pacific Business Class Aria Suite From Australia

Tuesday afternoon’s CX100 flight to Hong Kong marked the first of Cathay Pacific’s refurbished three-class Boeing 777-300ERs to take to Australian skies, and 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 seats will become available to oneworld members on new routes from Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide and Perth.

What Are the Features of the Aria Suite

Oneworld passengers will enjoy the Aria Business Class Suites that are configured in a 1-2-1 angled layout, with 45 suites spread across two cabins. You’ll find a sliding privacy door, wireless device charging capabilities, 4K in-flight entertainment screen with Bluetooth audio and extended wings for enhanced privacy even with the door open.

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.

Whether you're travelling to North America or to Europe, Cathay Pacific is a great option for Qantas Frequent Flyers. With the ability to earn status credits and points, this oneworld member's newly released product will impress you.

If you’d like to be one of the first to try Cathay Pacific’s Business Class Aria Suite, chat to an airfare specialist here.