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One of the world’s best airlines with UK flights reveals new cabins – with better economy seats and suite doors
The airline also won World's Best Economy this year
ONE of the best airlines in the world has revealed their brand new cabins - with better seats in economy.
Cathay Pacific was named the fifth best airline in the world earlier this year in the SkyTrax Awards.
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It also won World's Best Economy this year, as well as World's Cleanest Airline.
Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam saying they were "extremely encouraged" after moving up from the top 10 to the top five for being one of the top airlines.
And launching this month are new cabins on their Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The economy cabin is being "refreshed" with new seat covers as well as improved ergonomics.
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The inflight entertainment interface has been improved, while the headrests are now flexible.
Premium Economy upgrades include padded footrests, leather headrests and 12.6 inch 4K screens.
The privacy features have been improved with "wings" and dividers between the seats.
Reading lights, cocktail tables and extra storage are also part of the new designs.
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The premium economy passengers also get their own bathrooms on the flight, with touchless flush, taps and bins.
And Cathay Pacific is rolling out their Aria Suite in business class.
Major airline with UK flights reveals new economy cabin seats
The "crown jewel" of business class, new suite doors have been introduced for the first time.
The doors are similar to ones on other airlines such as Qatar Airways and British Airways.
The suites also have 24 inch TV screens, wireless charging and fancy suede walls and wool seats.
There are even new storage designs which have cabinets and drawers, with headphone hooks, drink trays and personal mirrors.
Brits can fly with Cathay Pacific on flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Hong Kong.
Flights start from £670 return, taking around 11 hours.
Another airline recently revealed their new cabin designs.
Delta connects the UK to the US with flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Edinburgh.
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What is it like to go to Hong Kong?
Cathay Pacific connects the UK to Hong Kong - and the Sun's Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey visited.
"Hong Kong is a great stopover destination between trips to Australia and New Zealand.
"It’s easy to get around — the Metro is simpler than the London Underground and you can even hop on a “ding ding,” one of the many double-decker trams.
"There are amazing bars to choose from - Ozone is the the highest rooftop bar in the world while the Quinary was named one of the best bars in Asia.
"Escape the city for a day to Sai Kung, an hour away and called the “back garden of Hong Kong” although even reminded me of Hawaii.
"If you want to stay, then the most famous is the country’s oldest hotel, The Peninsula.
"Dating back to 1928 and dubbed the Grand Dame of the East, it has since opened a hotel in London."
Being introduced on their Boeing 757 planes, improvements are being rolled out in economy, premium economy and business class.
And we went to see what to expect from British Airways' mega £7billion makeover of the entire airline - here's what you can expect.
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