Is Cathay Pacific Business Class Still Worth It?

✈️ Cathay Pacific Business Class - Our Honest Review We flew Cathay Pacific business class expecting one of the best experiences in the sky - especially when it came to the food… but did it actually live up to the hype? In this video, we break down everything - from the seat to the food to the lounges - and share whether we think Cathay’s older business class is still worth your points. 👉 Also watch: Our 2025 Points Travel Recap (Business Class, Hotels & More) https://youtu.be/en6UN5I-e14?si=IuRQ_4HKQqNYNXyZ — We compare this Cathay flight to everything else we flew last year. ⭐ Our Rating - Overall: 7 / 10 *A solid, reliable experience - but not one that stood out in a crowded field of top-tier business class products.* - Hard Product (Seat & Cabin): 7 / 10 *Spacious and functional, but slightly narrow and starting to show its age compared to newer seats. We’d be curious to see how it compares to Cathay’s new Aria Suite.* - Food & Drink: 7 / 10 *A mixed experience overall - with some highlights, but not especially memorable.* - Service: 7 / 10 *Efficient but fairly reserved - very Hong Kong-esque in style. While more than adequate, it didn’t feel especially warm or above-and-beyond.* - Lounges: 8.5-9 / 10 *A clear highlight - excellent food and a calm, premium atmosphere, especially in Hong Kong.* 💳 How We Booked This Flight - Airline: Cathay Pacific - Route: SFO → HKG → PVG - Points Cost: 115,000 miles per person (transferred from Amex) - Taxes/Fees: $168 USD per person - Program: Asia Miles - Booked on: Nov 2024 - Flight date: Oct 2025 *Note: As of early 2026, the new Aria Suite is available on CX873 and CX872. Amex also devalued the transfer ratio to Asia Miles from 1:1 to 5:4.* 🎥 What’s in This Video 00:00 Intro 00:30 SFO Lounge Experience 05:10 Boarding & First Impressions (SFO-HKG) 05:37 Menus & Dinner Service 09:22 Lavatory 09:41 Mid-Flight Snack Service 12:00 Cabin Comfort (Noise, Temperature & Seat Selection) 13:46 Breakfast Service 17:18 The Wing Lounge (HKG) 18:50 IFE & Touchscreen 20:00 Second Flight (HKG → PVG) 20:05 Hard Product Comparison 21:21 Meal Service (Flight #2) 📺 More from our China trip https://youtu.be/10Uz5HNAVcs?si=pDPWWc2mB9-pjgMw https://youtu.be/m9uaeAFEp3Q?si=m01OMrZdfipOtU_0 https://youtu.be/I_kWBErqVw4?si=fYwWMQce-0uPEwLk https://youtu.be/9lBwRL7U-DM?si=tl1bjI6J_t_BXLIg 🔔 Subscribe for more travel, food, and points strategies https://www.youtube.com/@angelandjasonyt/videos