Cathay Pacific Airways’ first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft has arrived at Hong Kong International Airport. It is the first of 48 A350s scheduled to be delivered to the airline. The new aircraft features Cathay Pacific’s latest inflight products in the Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class cabins, enriching the experience of business travellers and helping the airline to deliver on its promise of a Life Well Travelled.

The airline first A350-900 will enter into service on June 1 with a turnaround flight to Manila. It will operate mainly on regional destinations until more A350s arrive, and the aircraft will be deployed on various long-haul routes, including London Gatwick and Düsseldorf, from the third quarter of 2016.

“We understand that for our passengers, sleeping well, enjoying first-class entertainment, and using products that have been designed with them in mind are of the utmost importance,” says Cathay Pacific chief operating officer Rupert Hogg. “The new A350 will provide the very best of all these. The lower cabin pressure and noise levels combine with our new features to set passengers up for the best sleeping experience possible in the skies.”

The A350 Business Class seats build on the success of Cathay Pacific’s award-winning long-haul Business Class product. Alongside a fully flat bed, new features include extra stowage space within easy reach and the personal service offered by a “Do Not Disturb” and “Wake Up Call” functions in the entertainment system.

The Premium Economy Class and Economy Class seats also come with a number of new features, including dedicated tablet holders, which make it easy for passengers to enjoy entertainment content on their own devices, exclusive power outlets and USB ports. Each Premium Economy Class seat has a fully integrated leg rest which, together with the ergonomically designed seat, allows more flexibility to adjust for optimal comfort. The six-way headrest in Economy Class is a proprietary design that provides better support and enhances sleeping comfort.

The new A350 inflight entertainment system is inspired by the airline’s latest design philosophy. The interactive user interface is contemporary and fresh looking. It is equipped with notable new interactive features which broaden the inflight entertainment options for passengers along with a wider screen in all classes. Connectivity is installed for the first time in a Cathay Pacific aircraft, allowing passengers, for a fee, to browse the internet, send and receive emails and connect on social media.

In addition, powered by the latest technology Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, the A350 is the quietest among the aircraft types in its class and also 25 percent more fuel efficient.  www.cathaypacific.com