I Got a Quick Taste of Hong Kong Without Leaving the Airport

"The Bridge officially reopened in May 2025, just in time to celebrate the airline's 80th anniversary this year. It also coincides with the launch of the airline's new business class product, the Aria Suite."

"Frequent Cathay fliers like me have historically loved The Bridge for its panoramic views of Hong Kong's mountainous islands and its central location in HKG's Terminal 1, near Gate 35."

"With room for more than 500 passengers over 29,000 square feet, there's plenty of room at The Bridge for business class passengers on Cathay who want to stop by."

"Those aromatic flavors, that striking blue-green horizon shrouded in mist, all of it reminds me that I'm back in Asia, the region that I grew up in and will always feel like home."

The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong International Airport reopened in May 2025, coinciding with Cathay Pacific's 80th anniversary and the launch of the Aria Suite. The lounge, which can accommodate over 500 passengers in 29,000 square feet, is centrally located near Gate 35. Travelers enjoy panoramic views of Hong Kong's mountainous islands, gourmet food options like dan dan noodles and egg tarts, and a selection of elegant jasmine tea, creating a sense of familiarity and comfort during layovers.

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