Which Routes Feature Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite? Vancouver Is Next!
Several months ago, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world.
Several months ago, we saw Cathay Pacific launch its new Aria Suite business class. I’ve had the chance to fly it, and it’s a phenomenal product. Cathay Pacific is a world class airline, and this really elevates the carrier’s business class to being among the best in the world.
As is the case with any new product, the challenge is the lengthy rollout, as actually retrofitting aircraft with a new product can take years. There’s an exciting update, though, as the Aria Suite will shortly be making its North America debut. Let me recap all the details, including which planes have the Aria Suite product, and which routes the planes regularly fly.
Which planes have Cathay Pacific Aria Suite seats?
Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite business class is debuting on Boeing 777-300ERs. Specifically, the airline is reconfiguring its entire fleet of long haul 777s with these new cabins, and hopes to finish this project by the end of 2027.
There are no firm plans to retrofit this product on other long haul aircraft, including the Airbus A330, Airbus A350, etc. Furthermore, regional Boeing 777s won’t be getting these cabins. However, this is also the product we’ll find on the carrier’s new Boeing 777-9s, once those are delivered (the aircraft has already been delayed by at least six years due to certification issues).
As it currently stands, five Cathay Pacific 777-300ERs have been reconfigured with the new cabins. This includes the planes with the following registration codes:
The sixth plane to get the new cabins has the registration code B-KQX, but it’s still in the “shop” in Xiamen (XMN).
Which routes feature Cathay Pacific Aria Suite seats?
Which routes is Cathay Pacific currently operating with its Aria Suite Boeing 777-300ERs? Currently, you’ll find the plane operating between Hong Kong (HKG) and the following destinations:
- Beijing (PEK) 6x weekly (excludes Saturday), on the CX334/335 rotation
- London (LHR) daily, on the CX255/250 rotation
- Sydney (SYD) 6x weekly (excludes Wednesday to Sydney and Thursday to Hong Kong), on the CX161/162 rotation
- Vancouver (YVR) 3x weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday), on the CX888/865 rotation; this is new as of June 5, 2025
As you can see, the Vancouver route is new, and it’ll be the first destination in North America to consistently get the Aria Suite product. That’s exciting. Let me of course add the disclaimer that aircraft assignments are always subject to change, and you’ll want to consult the seat map for the flight you’re looking to book, to confirm that it’s expected to feature the Aria Suite.
If you’re looking to redeem miles for this product, keep in mind that Cathay Pacific’s own program has access to the most award space, so that’s how you’d want to book.
Bottom line
Cathay Pacific currently has five Boeing 777-300ERs equipped with the new Aria Suite business class product, and plans to reconfigure all 777-300ERs by the end of 2027.
Currently, you’ll find the planes flying from Hong Kong to Beijing, London, and Sydney, with Vancouver now scheduled as the next destination. I’m delighted to see that the Aria Suite will finally be available to a destination in North America!
What do you make of Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite routes?
