Cathay Pacific is amongst the world’s top three best airlines

It was also recognised for having the best economy class and in-flight entertainment.

Cathay Pacific has been ranked amongst the top three airlines globally in the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

It was also named as the World’s Best Economy Class Airline for the second year in a row and the World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for the second time in three years.

The Cathay Group is investing over $100b to elevate the customer experience and strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status. This includes investments in aircraft, new cabins and lounges, and digital innovation.

Over the past year, Cathay Pacific has introduced its new Aria Suite Business class, new Premium Economy, and refreshed Economy cabins onboard its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in October last year.

Customers can currently experience these new cabins on selected flights between Hong Kong and London and Sydney and Vancouver, with more routes being progressively added.

Cathay Pacific has also partnered with Michelin-starred restaurants to create curated menus on selected flights departing Hong Kong.

This includes French classics from Louise and Cantonese fine dining from Duddell’s in First and Business, and Cantonese classics with Yat Tung Heen in Premium Economy and Economy.

In April this year, the airline introduced “Chinese Classics” in-flight dining options, complementing its existing “Hong Kong Flavours” and “International Favourites” offerings.

These new “Chinese Classics” are being rolled out in Business class, debuting on selected flights from Hong Kong to the Chinese Mainland.

Moreover, Cathay Pacific will be one of the few airlines globally to offer 100% seatback in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi connectivity in every cabin on every aircraft from August this year.

On the ground, the airline is undergoing a lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and beyond.

Last month, Cathay Pacific redesigned and reopened its lounge, The Bridge, at Hong Kong International Airport.

The airline will be opening new flagship lounges in Hong Kong, Beijing, and, for the first time, New York in the coming years.