By Farozan Jivraj
The Cathay Pacific logo
Cathay Pacific Airlines is an Asian airline company that primarily serves North America and South
Asia. It is a popular airline offering flights with a luxurious business class and comfortable economy class that cater to a large number of passengers. Cathay Pacific also has an interesting frequent flyer club called the Marco Polo club. Frequent travelers can also sign up for Asia Miles and receive miles for using Cathay Pacific or its airline partners.
Wows and Woes
A Cathay Pacific flight taking off
Cathay Pacific offers reasonably priced tickets. The airline offers good in-flight entertainment catering to different languages and age groups. The flight crew is courteous. However, Cathay Pacific must improve their food. The fruit should be fresh, and the meals should be tastier. More leg space is needed for comfortable travel.
Insider Tips
Cathay Pacific Airbus A330
Request aisle seats or seats near the door of the plane. Ask for free snacks like fruit or cucumber sandwiches. You can switch meals in flight if you do not like what you ordered. The flight crew will get it for you if they have it in stock. Also, sign up for the Asia Miles program in flight so that you get credit for your present flight and any flight within the past three months.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
Inside a Cathay Pacific flight
While waiting for my second bag in baggage claim, I noticed a badly ripped suitcase. While pitying the traveler to whom it belonged, I was struck by the familiarity of the clothes. It was my bag that had been damaged in transit!
I negotiated with the staff and was reimbursed only for the suitcase after 3 stressful weeks. I was unable to get reimbursement for my outfits that were lost in the plane.
Bottom Line
In-flight meal
Cathay Pacific is a good travel option for Asia if you do not mind a crowded plane. Inexpensive fares attract hordes of travelers so get your reservation in advance.
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About the Author:
With more than seven years of combined experience as a newspaper editor and technical writer in the Silicon Valley, Farozan Jivraj brings a unique versatility to her writing. She has been published in the "Deccan Chronicle" and on various websites and volunteers on the Admin Council of the Society for Technical Communication (Silicon Valley chapter).
