Cathay Pacific is making its premium economy class available to passengers on 22 regional routes, starting October 27.
The premium economy product will be available on flights to and from Bangkok, Beijing, Cebu, Colombo, Denpasar/Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Nagoya, Osaka, Penang, Sapporo, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Surabaya, Taipei and Tokyo (Narita and Haneda). It will also be found on tag flights linked to a second destination such as Bangkok to Delhi and Taipei to Fukuoka.
Cathay Pacific first introduced premium economy on its long-haul and medium-haul routes to/from Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East and India in March 2012. The separate cabin offers between 26 and 34 seats (depending on the aircraft type). Seat pitch at 38 inches (97cms) is six inches (15cm) more than in economy class and also has a greater recline angle. In-seat features include a large meal table, cocktail table, footrest, a 10.6 inch (27cm) personal television, a power outlet, a multi-port connector for personal devices and extra personal stowage space.
Premium economy passengers enjoy an increased baggage allowance of 25kg, access to dedicated check-in counters, priority boarding and 110% Asia Miles accrual.
Seats are due to go on sale on October 2.
CX extends premium economy product
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