CX857//CX705

At work, I switched groups earlier in the summer. In my new role, I’ll be working with airlines to develop their cabin layouts and products. My first account is THAI Airways, and we had a final design review scheduled in Bangkok. Thus, the team booked some flights, and we were on our way!

Cathay had started direct flights in March of this year, using an A350 on the route. It was a redeye out of SEA, which got you into HKG early in the morning. I was pretty pumped to see what their A350’s were like, after my previous experience on their 777W and also having worked with them a few years back!

They’re using a newer/customized Zodiac/Safran seat, similar to the ones I flew on my recent AA flight…

One big difference though, was this stowage compartment! It was definitely a nice thing to have during the flight

Details!

Seat controls

The A-Team has always has better curtain tracks than the B-Team…

We took off, and they served a light meal before lights out. I should’ve just gone straight to sleep, but I can’t help myself when I fly…

Some custard with sponge cake, and some fruit stuff. Delish.

I passed out soon after, and woke up for breakfast. Congee, tea, a smoothie, a few dumplings, and fruit!

We landed, and I used my Emerald status to get into The Wing. It’s getting a little dated, but still lovely.

I took a shower. They have one of the better shower suites in the world.

My take on bathroom selfies 😉

Then it was off to the dining area. I was seated quickly and had a hard time deciding what I wanted for breakfast #2…

Some buns, rice, and dumplings, milk tea, and mango juice

Belgian waffles

The outside grab-and-go dining area was pretty empty at 6am-ish

One would think that after so many years of business travel, I’d know my way around a bar, and what cocktails to order, but I do not. I think I admire the interior designs and displays more than the drinks themselves…