Cathay Pacific Airways is the flag carrier airline of Hong Kong. It is headquartered in Hong Kong International Airport and operates flights to destinations in Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
Read the latest economy class review of Cathay Pacific here.
All meals and drinks are included in your airfare on Cathay Pacific, passengers will experience dishes that have flavors local to Hong Kong.
Printed menus are offered on long haul services, and there is usually a choice of three main dishes on all long haul flights. On shorter routes within Asia expect meal boxes instead.
On long haul services between meals, it’s possible to visit the galley and help yourself to a range of snacks and drinks.
PREMIUM ECONOMY
Passengers flying Cathay Pacific Premium Economy class will enjoy pre-departure drinks on long haul services which include a champagne option. Printed menus are offered on long haul services while medium-haul services do not provide menus or pre-departure beverages.
The food standard is similar to business class dining, proper cutlery and crockery are supplied to premium economy passengers. At mealtimes expect three main meal options, including one vegetarian, one meat and one fish.
Inflight Beverages
Spirits include Chivas Regal 12 years old, Courvoisier V.S.O.P, Finlandia, Gordon’s Gin and Bacardi Rum.
Wine options will include two options of white and red.
Beer will include a mix of local and international offerings.
SPECIAL MEALS
Cathay Pacific special meals include the following options which can be ordered up to 24 hours before departure, on flights to Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Middle East, and Pakistan, all main meals are Halal certified, so there is no need to order a special meal if flying to these destinations.
It’s possible to order the following special meals on Cathay Pacific:
Vegetarian Hindu / Indian Vegetarian Meal, Baby Meal, Bland Meal, Child Meal, Diabetic Meal, Fruit Platter Meal, Gluten Intolerant Meal, Hindu Meal, Kosher Meal, Low-Calorie Meal, Low Fat / Low Cholesterol Meal, Low Salt Meal, Moslem Meal, Liquid Meal, Low Lactose Meal, Vegetarian Raw Meal, No-Beef Meal, Vegetarian Vegan Meal, Vegetarian Jain Meal, Vegetarian Lacto-Ovo Meal and Vegetarian Oriental Meal.
For further information related to your Cathay Pacific special meals, please check here.
Cathay Pacific was one of the first airlines to have rice cookers, toasters, and skillets on board which allow cabin crew to prepare freshly cooked rice, toast, and eggs. Passengers can expect local Hong Kong favourites like Dim Sum for breakfast and Claypot rice offered in the colder months. In addition, the airline is currently collaborating with Hong Kong noodle chain Mak’s Noodles serving up a signature wonton soup.
Cathay Pacific and Duddell’s Hong Kong have partnered to offer an exclusive in-flight dining experience to passengers on select long-haul flights. The collaboration will feature a selection of dishes from Duddell’s menu, including dim sum, Peking duck, and seafood.
The dishes will be served in specially designed boxes that replicate the look and feel of Duddell’s restaurants. Passengers will also be able to enjoy a selection of Duddell’s signature cocktails.
Business class passengers can pre-order their inflight meal before departure, simply head here to do so.
Inflight Beverages
Here’s a sample of some of the drinks that Cathay Pacific offers in business class. Note that these may vary depending on availability of product and flight destination.
Signature drinks include the Cathay Delight and Pacific Sunrise.
Aperitifs and cocktails include Bombay Sapphire Dry Gin, Bacardi Rum, Absolut Vodka, Martini Rosso, Martini Extra Dry Campari, Sweet and Dry Sherry, Bloody Mary and Screwdriver.
Whiskies include Chivas Regal 12 Years Old, Johnnie Walker Gold Reserve, Jack Daniel’s and Canadian Club.
As well as juice, soft drinks, and a range of tea and coffee products.
Cognac and Liqueurs include Hine Rare Fine Champagne, Drambuie, Cointreau and Bailey’s Irish Cream.