Cathay Pacific's New Aria Suite Arrives on U.S. Flights-What to Know

"Internationally-renowned carrier Cathay Pacific will launch its Aria Suite business class seat on flights to the United States starting Dec. 31, the airline told Travel + Leisure. The new cabin will be available on select flights between San Francisco and Hong Kong aboard the airline's retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. First announced last year, the Aria Suite boasts a sliding privacy door, customizable lighting, a 24-inch 4K ultra high-definition screen, a built-in wireless charger, soft suede walls, wool seats, and leather headrests."

"Travelers will be able to book the comfortable suite six times per week on flight CX873, which departs San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It will also be available on the return flight CX872 from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to SFO. For the inaugural flight, T+L spotted one-way tickets in business class starting at $3,486."

"In addition to the business class seat, Cathay Pacific's retrofitted aircraft boasts both a redesigned premium economy cabin (think: customized seat cushions and leather-padded footrests) and a refreshed economy experience, according to the airline. The aircraft features a total of 361 seats, including 45 lie-flat business class seats, 48 premium economy seats, and 268 economy seats. This isn't the first time Cathay Pacific has brought the Aria Suite to North America."

Cathay Pacific will launch the Aria Suite business class seat on select San Francisco–Hong Kong Boeing 777-300ER flights starting December 31. The Aria Suite includes a sliding privacy door, customizable lighting, a 24-inch 4K screen, a wireless charger, soft suede walls, wool seats, and leather headrests. The suite will operate six times weekly on CX873 from SFO and on return flight CX872 from HKG. One-way business-class fares for the inaugural flight were spotted starting at $3,486. The retrofitted aircraft also includes a redesigned premium economy with customized cushions and leather-padded footrests, plus a refreshed economy, totaling 361 seats.

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