Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Review: Los Angeles to Hong Kong

We’re giving you the inside scoop on what it’s really like to fly Premium Economy with Cathay Pacific. From priority check-in to mid-air meals and in-flight sleep quality, we break down every part of the 16-hour red-eye journey from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. If Hong Kong is on your list, be sure to check out our full ⁠Hong Kong itinerary⁠ and ⁠episode⁠ for even more tips and must-do experiences. Whether you're considering an upgrade or just curious if it’s worth the points, this honest review covers everything: seat comfort, service, entertainment, food, and overall experience. Enjoy bulkhead seats with extra legroom, located right behind business class Receive priority check-in and early boarding benefits Get 2 free checked bags, up to 50 lbs each Experience upgraded seating with amenity kits, larger pillows, and calf rests Elevated in-flight meals: beef with roasted veggies, fried pork noodles, Ghirardelli chocolate, and Haagen-Dazs ice cream Sip on wine and cocktails, with a broader drink selection than economy Noise-canceling headphones and enjoy a wide selection of in-flight entertainment Cons: limited storage, no window, and no Wi-Fi Find amazing flight deals on Cathay Pacific Airlines by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and getting daily flight deals (points and cash) sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to save $20 on your first year subscription. Check out our other airline reviews below, or listen to our complete⁠ ⁠Airline Reviews playlist on Spotify⁠⁠ to hear them all in one place: ⁠⁠Singapore Airlines Business Class Review ⁠ ⁠⁠Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review⁠ ⁠KLM Business Class Review⁠ ⁠⁠Egypt Air Business Class Review⁠ ⁠⁠American Airlines Domestic Business Class Review ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Review ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TAP Air Portugal Stopover Program ⁠ —--------------------------------------- Shop: ⁠Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠ Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at [email protected] to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.