{"id":208910,"date":"2025-12-03T21:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T21:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/cathay-pacifics-aria-suite-set-for-us-debut-in-january-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T21:05:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T21:05:34","slug":"cathay-pacifics-aria-suite-set-for-us-debut-in-january-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/cathay-pacifics-aria-suite-set-for-us-debut-in-january-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathay Pacific&#8217;s Aria Suite set for US debut in January &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the most alluring new airline seats in the world \u2014 and it&#8217;s set for its U.S. debut next month.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning in January, Hong Kong&#8217;s Cathay Pacific will begin flying its brand-new <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/reviews\/cathay-pacific-business-class-aria-suite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aria Suites<\/a> to the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>The spiffy lie-flat business-class cabin \u2014 currently rolling out on the airline&#8217;s Boeing 777-300ER fleet \u2014 will appear on Cathay&#8217;s nonstop flight from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).<\/p>\n<p>That news came from Cindy Lam, Cathay&#8217;s senior vice president for the Americas, while speaking at the Skift Aviation Forum in Fort Worth on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/cathay-pacific-aria-suite-vancouver-hong-kong-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cathay Pacific just launched its stunning Aria Suites in North America \u2014 and we got an inside look<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ELLIE NAN STORCK\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It&#8217;s an exciting new development for travelers who can get past the eye-popping cost of the luxurious, new onboard suites \u2014 or who have enough miles for a transpacific redemption.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Cathay Pacific&#8217;s Aria Suites: What to know<\/h2>\n<p>Cathay&#8217;s new Aria product includes sliding privacy doors and 24-inch 4K entertainment screens with the option for Bluetooth headphone connectivity (though the carrier provides wired headphones, too). The suites are also equipped with some <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/reviews\/cathay-pacific-business-class-aria-suite\/#:~:text=Would%20you%20recommend%20Cathay%20Pacific%20Aria%20Suites%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">innovative and experiential features<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The airline surrounds its seat with an impressive &#8220;soft product,&#8221; too, that includes luxurious amenities like Bamford bedding and top-notch dining.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 756px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/runway-media-production.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/20250317_Cathay-Pacific-Aria-Suite_Erosen-seats-side-overhead.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">ERIC ROSEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The carrier&#8217;s 777s offer 45 of these enclosed suites in two cabins laid out in a 1-2-1 configuration, so each seat has direct aisle access.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"tw-flex tw-items-center tw-justify-center tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-881693933 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-881693933 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   &#10;          \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">1 US route, with more to come<\/h2>\n<p>Until now, the carrier has only flown Aria-equipped aircraft \u2014 which began flying about a year ago \u2014 on flights to Hong Kong from London and Vancouver, British Columbia.<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;ll swap the aircraft in for its flights from California&#8217;s Bay Area next month, with other American cities to come &#8220;eventually,&#8221; according to Lam.<\/p>\n<h3>Itinerary details<\/h3>\n<p>The Aria Suite&#8217;s U.S. debut will come right as 2026 kicks off. It&#8217;ll be on certain SFO-HKG flights beginning Jan. 1.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the flights the product will appear on:<\/p>\n<div class=\"tw-my-8 tw-overflow-x-auto sm:tw-overflow-visible\">\n<table class=\"tw-w-full tw-min-w-[640px] sm:tw-min-w-0 tw-table-auto\" style=\"-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"tw-bg-gray-6 tw-p-4 tw-text-md-medium tw-font-semibold tw-text-white tw-text-left first:tw-rounded-tl-lg last:tw-rounded-tr-lg tw-pl-3\" scope=\"col\"><b>Flight<\/b><\/th>\n<th class=\"tw-bg-gray-6 tw-p-4 tw-text-md-medium tw-font-semibold tw-text-white tw-text-left first:tw-rounded-tl-lg last:tw-rounded-tr-lg\" scope=\"col\"><b>Itinerary<\/b><\/th>\n<th class=\"tw-bg-gray-6 tw-p-4 tw-text-md-medium tw-font-semibold tw-text-white tw-text-left first:tw-rounded-tl-lg last:tw-rounded-tr-lg\" scope=\"col\"><b>Days<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"tw-relative even:tw-bg-gray-1\">\n<td class=\"tw-text-md-regular tw-p-4 tw-pb-3 tw-align-top tw-h-auto\"\/>\n<td class=\"tw-text-md-regular tw-p-4 tw-pb-3 tw-align-top tw-h-auto\">\n<p><span class=\"tw-break-words\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Departs 10:50 p.m. PST, arrives 6:15 a.m. local time (two days ahead)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tw-text-md-regular tw-p-4 tw-pb-3 tw-align-top tw-h-auto\">\n<p><span class=\"tw-break-words\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Every day but Thursdays<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"tw-relative even:tw-bg-gray-1\">\n<td class=\"tw-text-md-regular tw-p-4 tw-pb-3 tw-align-top tw-h-auto\"\/>\n<td class=\"tw-text-md-regular tw-p-4 tw-pb-3 tw-align-top tw-h-auto\">\n<p><span class=\"tw-break-words\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Departs 1 a.m. local time, arrives 9 p.m. PST (one day prior)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"tw-text-md-regular tw-p-4 tw-pb-3 tw-align-top tw-h-auto\">\n<p><span class=\"tw-break-words\"><span style=\"font-weight:400\">Every day but Fridays<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Booking Cathay Pacific with points and miles<\/h2>\n<p>You can book Cathay Pacific flights using its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/cathay-pacific-asia-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asia Miles loyalty program<\/a>, which is a transfer partner of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-amex-membership-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/bilt-rewards-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/capital-one-miles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One miles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/ultimate-guide-citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/a>. You can also book redemptions through Cathay&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/oneworld-alliance-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oneworld alliance<\/a> partners \u2014 but award space is often at a premium.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related reading:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/cathay-pacific-aria-suite-us-debut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s one of the most alluring new airline seats in the world \u2014 and it&#8217;s set for its U.S. debut next month. Beginning in January, Hong Kong&#8217;s Cathay Pacific will begin flying its brand-new Aria Suites to the U.S. The spiffy lie-flat business-class cabin \u2014 currently rolling out on the airline&#8217;s Boeing 777-300ER fleet \u2014 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":208911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-208910","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208910","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208910"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208910\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/208911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}