Cathay Pacific’s state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft is set to enter into commercial service on 4 August 2021 when it takes its inaugural flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai (Pudong).
Cathay Pacific has already taken delivery of four A321neos and will receive a further two during the second half of 2021. By the end of 2023, the airline will have a total of 16 A321neos in its fleet, with each aircraft offering 202 seats, including 12 in Business class and 190 in Economy class.
Chief Executive Officer Augustus Tang said: “We’re incredibly excited to see our next-generation A321neo take to the skies for the first time next month as we continue to add more passenger services in the region. The single-aisle A321neo is the newest addition to our fleet and has been designed and fitted with an array of new features that offer the most enjoyable short-haul experience in the world to our customers. We look forward to deploying A321neos on more regional routes and welcoming customers on board.”
The A321neo is Cathay’s first aircraft to feature its newly designed Regional Business Class seat product. This next-generation hard-shell recliner seat provides a cocoon-like feel with divider screens for maximum privacy, and a 15.6-inch 4K Ultra-HD personal TV screen. Meanwhile, the Economy class seats feature 11.6-inch 4K personal TV screens along with a generous recline, comfortable seat cushions and new adjustable headrests.
With the A321neo, Cathay Pacific is the first airline in the world to provide 4K ultra-high-definition screens, a 4K video-on-demand experience as well as Bluetooth audio streaming (being introduced progressively) across all cabins. Customers will be able to watch 4K Hollywood blockbusters using their own Bluetooth-enabled headphones on our flights.
In addition, the A321neo will have a new and enhanced content selection providing one of the largest movie and TV libraries available on a regional single-aisle aircraft. High-speed Wi-Fi is also being introduced progressively onboard.
Cathay has also added new extra-large overhead storage bins in all cabins, providing 60% more space for passengers to stow their carry-on luggage.
