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Cathay Pacific Premium Economy awards.

Enhanced comfort with Cathay Pacific Premium Economy

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Find Asia Miles redemptions in Premium Economy.

About Cathay Pacific Premium Economy.

Cathay Pacific Premium Economy offers a dedicated cabin with wider seats, more legroom, enhanced dining, and priority services for a comfortable long-haul experience.

38-inch seat pitch
Wider seats with leg rest
Enhanced meal service
Priority check-in and boarding
Increased baggage allowance

Aircraft with Premium Economy.

Aircraft Cathay Pacific uses to fly Premium Economy on long-haul routes.

Airbus A350-1000

Flagship long-haul

Premium Economy layout 2-4-2
Premium Economy seats 32
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Airbus A350-900

Core long-haul fleet

Premium Economy layout 2-4-2
Premium Economy seats 28
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Boeing 777-300ER

First Class with six private suites

Premium Economy layout 2-4-2
Premium Economy seats 34
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Best Premium Economy sweet spots.

These routes give you the most miles back per Asia Miles when booking Premium Economy.

Hong Kong to London

43,000 Asia Miles

Comfortable for long flight

Hong Kong to New York

53,000 Asia Miles

Worth it for transpacific

Hong Kong to Sydney

43,000 Asia Miles

Good value to Australia

Frequently asked questions.

Is Cathay Premium Economy worth redeeming for?

Yes, Cathay's Premium Economy offers significantly more comfort than economy with wider seats, better meals, and more legroom. It's particularly good value for ultra-long-haul flights.

How many miles for Cathay Premium Economy?

Premium Economy awards typically cost 50-60% of business class but offer substantially more comfort than economy, making them excellent value for long flights.

Do I get lounge access with Premium Economy?

Premium Economy doesn't include lounge access, but Marco Polo Club Gold and Diamond members can access lounges regardless of cabin class.

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