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Economy

Feel the difference in the World’s Best Economy – seats of unmatched comfort, delicious meal options and an award-winning inflight entertainment system. Voted by Skytrax twice in a row in 2024 and 2025.

A refreshed feel

There’s a new dynamic energy in our Boeing 777-300ER Economy cabin. With contemporary materials, warm mood lighting and a distinctly modern touch, we’ve designed an inviting space that puts your comfort first.

Settle into our refined seats and discover something captivating in our award-winning entertainment system. Your personal screen offers exclusive features that enhance your experience. Check lavatory occupancy, pair your personal headphones over Bluetooth – and soon, sync your inflight entertainment with your travel companion.

Beyond the seat, you’ll notice other thoughtful elements, including new lavatories with touch-free features that minimise contact.

Discover our new Boeing 777-300ER Economy cabin, taking flight now.

*New Boeing 777-300ER cabins will be progressively introduced. Featured renderings and simulations of aircraft cabins are for reference purposes only.

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Greater comfort

Experience greater comfort in our best-in-class Economy seats. Ergonomically designed with enhanced cushioning and an adjustable headrest, you’ll enjoy maximum support for your head and neck.

Keep your personal items close at hand with functionally optimised stowage options by your seat. A dedicated shelf* keeps your mobile device at eye level, to enable you to watch your own content with ease – though you’ll want to dive into our incredible collection of inflight entertainment.

*Available on our Airbus A321neo, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 fleets.

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A world of culinary adventures

Our Economy menus, crafted in partnership with Michelin-starred restaurants*, highlight local flavours, regional delights and international cuisines, as well as plant-forward dishes. Get a taste of Hong Kong with a classic egg tart, perfectly paired with our special blend of freshly brewed coffee.

Pair your meal with something from our award-winning selection of wines or beverages, including Betsy beer, our pale ale handcrafted for 35,000 feet.

*Available on selected routes.

Dining with us

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A movie premiere in every seat

Experience an unparalleled cinematic experience with our inflight entertainment system, crowned the world's best at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards — for the second time in three years. Catch up on Disney+ Original titles, HBO hits and live sports* while in the sky. Immerse yourself in our collection of 4K HDR entertainment available on selected aircraft – we’re one of the first to bring this feature to Economy.

*Available on our A350 aircraft.

Find out what's playing on your flight

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Stay connected in the sky

With our in-flight Wi-Fi*, you can stay connected and caught up – no matter where you are, or where you’re heading. And remember, it’s free to access the Cathay Shop in the skies.

*Being progressively introduced across our fleet.

Inflight Wi-Fi and connectivity

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Joyful discoveries

You'll never experience a dull moment on board. Our inflight premium travel lifestyle magazine, Cathay, will ignite inspiration, and children's toys* will keep kids entertained away from the screen.

Looking for more inspirational reads? Explore our digital hub for more stories on travel, culinary delights and beyond. Access is free when you connect to our inflight Wi-Fi.

*Available on our long-haul routes.

Browse for more inspiration

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Convenient check-in

With our Economy fares, you can select your own baggage allowance and check in however you wish, whether that’s smoothly and efficiently with our mobile app, or at our counters around the world.

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