My route: Copenhagen -> London -> HK -> Penang -> HK -> London -> Copenhagen. A lot of 'in the air' hours, sob sob...a small price to pay. I have to praise Cathay Pacific. I flew with them once about 5 years ago, they were good; now, they're still good, in fact, I think better than before with the new seats - adjustable cushion and head rest but the seat 'shell' is fixed so you won't have inconsiderate front passenger leaning the seat all the way back, leaving you dying in fear of confined space watching tilted TV screen.
Lots of entertainment on plane, new movies - Salt, Inception, Despicable Man etc; strings of TV series (I learnt how to cook baked pork chop rice); haven't even have time to explore the movie collections. And mind you, I was awake for 10 fully entertained hours on the flight because I can't fall asleep, so kudos. Food is good, strangely though, Western food are better than Asian food. Could it be due to the fact that food are prepared by their European kitchen? great sandwiches & salad but very bland pork congee (still regret not having their wonderful frittata).
Air hostess are attending, slightly lack of smile but I stop asking for friendly face since I started traveling within Europe. Smile is free but only mine, European air hostess smiles are a bit more on the rare side. There was once I press the 'attention' button but never get a respond from air hostess, can't remember which airline but European for sure, total negligence.
So if you have to fly long haul & happen to be in the Cathay Pacific coverage, I'd recommend you to take it. Price is reasonable & gives you a good overall package (good food, comfy seats, good entertainment in case you can't fall asleep, and attending air hostess). Their business class provides fully rest position seats, with foot rest. Wonder how first class looks like? someday, maybe ;)
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