Actor David Harris is currently playing the role of the Duke of Monroth in the long-running Broadway hit Moulin Rouge.
12.01.2024 - 22:19 / cntraveler.com
A luxe flight route that’s on many avid travelers’ bucket lists is finally returning to New York City.
For the first time since the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is resuming flights at New York JFK with planes that feature its beloved first-class cabins. The cabin is a favorite option for savvy travelers looking for a glamorous and comfortable way to get from the East Coast to Asia.
During the pandemic, the airline grounded all of its Boeing 777 planes outfitted with first-class cabins. In 2022, it began to bring the service back to a few select cities, including Los Angeles International airport, which is currently the only other gateway in North America where the cabin is available. The limited service makes a first-class seat on Cathay a rare treat that few travelers can access.
The cabin class will make its triumphant return to JFK on March 31, 2024. Operated by the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER plane, the route is nonstop from New York to Hong Kong—meaning the 16-hour flight leaves plenty of time to soak up every amenity this rarefied travel experience has to offer.
Cathay is known for its fine dining: Think caviar and blinis washed down with Krug 2004 vintage Champagne.
Although the Cathay Pacific's first-class seats don’t have fully closing doors like some newer cabins, the space still feels private and exclusive. There are just six seats in first class, and each lie-flat seat is angled away from the aisle for maximum privacy. The seats are configured in a 1-1-1 layout. Passengers will first notice small thoughtful details, such as an orchid at each seat and hand-written welcome notes.
The opulence continues at meal time. Cathay is known for its fine dining: Think caviar and blinis washed down with Krug 2004 vintage Champagne. Other signature dishes include authentic dim sum like wonton noodle soup and bean curd rolls filled with boneless pork in strawberry sauce—all served alongside jasmine rice cooked fresh in-flight. There’s an “All Day” menu, meaning passengers can order anytime they like. Come breakfast, flight attendants can provide dishes like eggs made to order, fresh smoothies, or congee with a side of dumplings.
When you’re ready for sleep, a flight attendant will turn down your seat into a fully flat bed, which, at a width of an astounding three feet, is one of the widest available on commercial planes. The bedding from Bamford is nothing short of sumptuous, with 600 thread-count linens, a substantial mattress pad, a choice between firm or soft pillows, and even a pillow mist laced with lavender to help you doze off more easily.
Other perks include an amenity kit featuring large-format bottles of Bamford’s organic skincare products, pajamas and slippers by Hong Kong-based cotton brand Pye,
Actor David Harris is currently playing the role of the Duke of Monroth in the long-running Broadway hit Moulin Rouge.
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