Hong Kong’s home carrier Cathay Pacific has announced the launch of a new Premium Economy cabin on flights from Chennai to Hong Kong. This initiative underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing both its service network and customer experience.

The Airbus A350-900 will feature this new cabin alongside Business and Economy classes, catering to a range of traveler preferences.

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Anand Yedery, the Cathay Regional Head of Customer Travel and Lifestyle, stated:

“We are excited to introduce our Premium Economy cabin to the Chennai market. This addition reflects our dedication to offering customers greater comfort and choice.”
“Chennai is a key destination for us, and our focus is on delivering unparalleled service and travel experiences.”

With evolving traveler needs, the new cabin aims to provide a comfortable alternative between Business and Economy classes, especially for medium to long-haul flights.

Cathay Pacific’s Premium Economy class features design elements such as enhanced recline, extra legroom, and ergonomic headrests, all aimed at ensuring passenger comfort. It includes full-length calf rests, leather-padded footrests, and larger meal tables for enhanced dining comfort.

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In addition, the airline plans to increase its flight frequency on the Chennai to Hong Kong route, ensuring that, from January 2 to March 1, 2025, flights will operate four times weekly and rise to five times per week from March 2 to March 30, 2025, to meet growing demand.

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Through this strategic enhancement, Cathay Pacific continues to fulfill its pledge to improve travel experiences for passengers traveling from India.