In recent years, Hong Kong's aviation industry has been enhancing its competitiveness to meet the diversified travel needs of passengers by constantly updating its hardware and software facilities, and consolidating and polishing Hong Kong's "golden signboard" as an international aviation hub.
Among them, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has recently completed the upgrade of its fleet of Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft. On October 18, the airline's first upgraded Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft was officially put into operation, with the first flight from Hong Kong to Beijing, and will be put into service on other regional and long-haul routes.
On 18 October, Cathay Pacific's first upgraded Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was officially put into operation, making its maiden flight between Hong Kong and Beijing.
Nandu and N video reporters found at the scene that the upgraded passenger plane has 361 seats and is distributed in three cabins. This includes 45 lie-flat Business Class seats, 48 Premium Economy Class seats and 268 Economy Class seats.
With the gradual recovery of air travel demand, there is also a strong demand for new cabins from high-end customers. Cathay Pacific's fleet has focused on its new business class, a business class called Erya.
Cathay Pacific has launched the new Erya Business Class.
In response to questions from reporters from Nandu and N Video, Cathay Pacific's general manager of customer experience and design at Cathay Pacific, Lo Wing Yee, who was involved in the design of the cabin, said that the company has high expectations for the new "Erya" business class, and expects that these new products will help the company gain a higher market share on key routes and make greater progress by improving the overall service.
Nandu and N video reporters learned at the scene that this new version of the business class focuses on the integration of art and space, and makes full use of the latest technology to improve interaction methods and improve convenience. In terms of technology, passengers can also adjust the lighting atmosphere with one click through the preset buttons. The cabin is also equipped with a 24-inch 4K UHD screen, and passengers can also pair their own Bluetooth headphones to experience entertainment.
Sky Gallery with Hong Kong-inspired décor.
On the evening of 16 October, Cathay Pacific held a ceremony in the hangar of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company at Hong Kong International Airport to kick off the launch of its passenger aircraft upgrade.
In the hangar of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company at Hong Kong International Airport, Cathay Pacific showcases the results of the upgrade of its passenger aircraft.
"We have committed to investing more than HK$100 billion over the next seven years to make significant investments in our fleet, cabin products, lounges, digital upgrades and sustainability. It not only demonstrates Cathay Pacific's strength in the aviation industry and contribution to society, but also reflects our determination to continuously strengthen Hong Kong's position in the global aviation industry and our confidence in Hong Kong's long-term development. ”
Writing/Photography: Nandu, N video reporter Xiao Yao from Hong Kong