Cathay's new airport lounge takes off

Published Nov 11, 2010

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Cathay Pacific Airways has opened The Cabin, the airline's latest passenger lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, offering passengers a new level of comfort and convenience before their flight out of Hong Kong.

The Cabin is the latest addition to the collection of Cathay Pacific Group lounges at Hong Kong International Airport, which includes three other departure lounges - The Wing, The Pier, G16 - and The Arrival for passengers flying into Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific chief operating officer John Slosar said: "The opening of The Cabin highlights our commitment to offering the highest level of product and service to our valued customers. Hong Kong is the home hub of Cathay Pacific and we will continue to make significant investments to ensure our customers can enjoy an unparallelled pre-flight experience."

Described as "contemporary, refreshing and dynamic", The Cabin features an ultra-modern design that introduces new seating and dining concepts for the benefit of passengers.

The new lounge is separated into five zones - the reception, the IT zone, the deli, the health bar and the relaxing zone - and the design features a blend of warm wood, bamboo, white marble and dark granite that builds on the airline's existing lounge palette.

The Cabin employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure passengers are kept in touch and entertained.

New dining concepts include a delicatessen, where made-to-order hot sandwiches, fresh antipasti and salads are available, and The Health Bar - a reworking of Cathay Pacific's Long Bar concept which also serves freshly squeezed juices and hot or cold Chinese herbal teas.

A number of style innovations have been employed including a reception wall made of Venetian glass tiles by Fabbian of Italy, and the "Cathay Pacific Signature Plate" in the deli, produced by Noritake of Japan. A big talking point in the new lounge will be the new Cathay Solus Chair - a purpose-built unit where lounge guests can eat, work and relax.

As with all Cathay Pacific lounges, The Cabin is a premium lounge open to First and Business Class passengers, Silver and above Marco Polo Club members, and Sapphire and above oneworld members.

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