Cathay Pacific Airways’ new offerings at HK Int’l Airport

Cathay Pacific Airways has opened The Bridge, the airline’s sixth passenger lounge at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

The new 2,567-square-meter lounge is on Level 5 of the West Concourse near Gate 35. Cathay Pacific commissioned world-renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners to design The Bridge.

Cathay Pacific has come a long way since it opened its first lounge, The Wing, in 1998. In 2001, The Pier was introduced, followed by The Arrival in 2008, and The Cabin in 2010. Together with Dragonair’s G16 lounge, the Cathay Pacific Group now operates a total of six lounges at HKIA.

THE WING Open ceilings and unobstructed views remain the hallmarks of The Wing. The lounge furniture is sourced from the world’s best craftsmen and designers, specially selected to provide comfortable seating for passengers.
THE WING Open ceilings and unobstructed views remain the hallmarks of The Wing. The lounge furniture is sourced from the world’s best craftsmen and designers, specially selected to provide comfortable seating for passengers.

The Bridge has North and South wings, each extending from a central Reception area.

The North Wing has The Bakery which offers freshly baked bread and pizzas, sandwiches, pastries, Asian and Western soups, and fresh salads. Also there is the Long Bar, with a television lounge and general seating area.

The South Wing features The Bistro, a self-service area where passengers can enjoy Asian and Western hot dishes and cold food selections, including desserts and light salads. The Coffee Loft offers passengers freshly brewed coffee and specialty teas, with freshly baked muffins, pastries and cookies. Also at the South Wing are nine Shower Suites furnished with natural travertine stone, and oak slat walls.

Each suite has a spacious shower that passengers can enjoy as they freshen up before their journey.

The Bridge is open to first and business class passengers; Marco Polo Club members enjoying Silver membership or higher and OneWorld members carrying Sapphire or higher membership departing or transiting in Hong Kong.
Opening hours are from 5:30 a.m. until the last departure.

The Cabin

Also at the Hong Kong airport, Cathay Pacific’s The Cabin has a 1,339-sq-m space designed by London-based architectural firm Foster + Partners. This lounge, located near Gate 23 on the central concourse, boasts of the innovative and unique Cathay Solus Chair.

The Cabin features five different zones including The Reception; The IT Zone, which has high-speed WiFi Internet, 11 PCs, six iMacs, 20 WiFi-enabled iPads pre-loaded with the latest apps, and a video conference suite; The Deli, where passengers can enjoy made-to-order hot sandwiches, fresh antipasti and salads; The Health Bar; and The Relaxing Zone, with a variety of first-rate lounge seating.

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