Cathay Pacific brings the Aria Suite to Milan
Cathay Pacific strengthens its presence in Italy by introducing, for the first time on the Milan-Hong Kong route, the award-winning Business Class Aria Suite, available from January 2026 on selected flights. The new cabin will be operated three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) with the aim of reaching a daily frequency in the first half of 2026.
The Milan – Hong Kong route thus becomes the third in Europe to benefit from the new Business Class, already present on the routes from London Heathrow (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). The aircraft used, the revamped Boeing 777-300ER , also introduces a new generation Premium Economy and a completely updated Economy , enhancing the onboard experience in all classes of travel.
Presented in Hong Kong last October, the Aria Suite is already operational on routes to London, Sydney, Melbourne, Vancouver and Frankfurt, and from December 31 it will also be introduced on some Hong Kong–San Francisco flights. The suite offers a refreshed cabin concept, combining privacy, superior comfort and an ergonomic design designed to adapt to the needs of the passenger.
Aria Suite: a new way to experience travel
The new Business Class allows every traveller to configure their own space to work, rest or relax. Among the most popular features:
- suite doors for added privacy,
- customizable lighting,
- wireless charging,
- Optimized storage space.
On the refurbished Boeing 777-300ER, passengers can also access Skytrax's world-best in-flight entertainment system in 2025. On long-haul flights, the experience is enhanced with menus developed in collaboration with Michelin-starred restaurants, inspired by Hong Kong's gastronomic culture.
Milan has been a key destination for Cathay Pacific for over 15 years. In addition, with the resumption of Rome-Hong Kong summer flights from June 2025, it confirms the centrality of the Italian market in its global strategy while the introduction of the suite will continue progressively on the entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet.
